Practice
Areas
Executive Search is not simply a matter of matching a prescribed
set of needs with a corresponding set of qualifications. It
is cultivating an understanding of the tangible and intangible
elements that make a working relationship "click". It means
gaining insight into industry trends, business objectives
and innovative corporate structures and applying our knowledge
and proactive strategies to specific practice areas.
The knowledge required to provide exceptional integrated consulting
services is enormous in range and rarely, if ever, static.
At Mandrake, we have divided our expertise into practices
to ensure that our partners are serviced efficiently and effectively,
and our candidates find the ideal environments to nurture
and reward their skills. 
Executive Practice
Recruiting for positions at the executive level can be the
most challenging, yet critical, hires for any organization.
The right executive leadership is the determining factor in
your competitive position and bottom line performance. Mandrake's
Executive Search Practice assists organizations in building
this superior executive team integral to their overall success.
The consultants who work in our Executive Search Practice
typically have a comprehensive background in the industry
in which they operate most often. They have well developed
relationships with strategic decision-makers in their areas
of expertise, and are considered industry experts often called
upon by media and government for their point of view on critical
issues of the day.
As such, clients have come to rely on Mandrake to deliver
this unique form of search expertise for their marketing,
sales, finance, operations, information technology, human
resources, communications, and general management functions,
across a broad range of industries. Our industry practices
are listed below.
Consumer
Mandrake built its executive search foundation in the consumer
goods industry. In fact, we have been the Canadian industry
leader in executive search in this sector for the past 30
years. As the Canadian consumer goods industry continues to
flourish and evolve in a more global direction, the demand
for classically trained consumer goods executives continues
to increase. Mandrake has decades-long knowledge of the most
respected consumer goods companies, which remain excellent
training grounds for the marketers and business leaders of
tomorrow.
If you would like more information, please contact consumer-team@mandrake.ca.
For a list of Representative Appointments, click
here.
Creative
Mandrake launched our creative recruiting practice in 1995
as a means of offering comprehensive service to our clients.
Declaring this rather unique specialty was a progressive initiative
that placed us at the forefront of a burgeoning sector. It
enabled us to gain exceptional insight into the corporate
profiles of creative organizations and the individuals who
best fulfill their staffing requirements. Today, our candidate
and client contacts are unparalleled and we excel at finding
qualified individuals with the creative eye and strategic
ability to develop and execute effective business solutions.
If you would like more information, please contact creative-team@mandrake.ca.
For a list of Representative Appointments, click
here.
Digital
Mandrake's clients in the Digital Practice include market
leaders in software, hardware, Internet and e-commerce, consulting,
and interactive communications, as well as financial and telecommunications
firms where IT plays a critical role in organizational design
and business development. Projects range from ongoing human
resource needs for major businesses, through designing and
staffing complete executive teams and boards for start-ups,
to complete Internet/interactive business acquisitions.
If you would like more information, please
contact digital-team@mandrake.ca.
For a list of Representative Appointments,
click here.
Finance & Accounting
Traditionally regarded as conservative professions, the Finance
and Accounting sectors are rapidly shedding their 'bean counter'
image. Consolidations and globalization have meant many organizations
are shifting from being process-oriented to embracing a more
holistic, 'big picture' approach.
As the industry evolves, so to have the skills
and background for those employed within it. The requirement
for accounting and analytical skills is being augmented with
a need for forward-thinking individuals with a solid business
perspective in all types of roles.
Our Finance Consultants can advise you
on the market issues affecting the Finance and Accounting
functions, and provide strategic counsel on how to find, attract
and retain solid financial talent.
If you would like more information, please contact finance-team@mandrake.ca.
For a list of Representative Appointments, click
here.
Government / Public Sector
The delivery of government services has never before been
as challenging as it is today. Amalgamation, taxpayer relief,
downloading and offloading of responsibilities, contracting
out, and continuous improvement of service delivery are all
initiatives that oblige senior bureaucrats to continually
innovate and reinvent government.
To meet these significant challenges the requirement to hire
and employ the "brightest and the best" has never
been more critical. Hiring mistakes made in the public sector
result not only in a financial loss, but an erosion of public
trust and political support as well.
If you would like more information, please contact government-team@mandrake.ca.
For a list of Representative Appointments, click
here.
Healthcare
Today's healthcare industry faces unparalleled challenges
and opportunities.
To succeed in this innovative environment,
healthcare organizations will increasingly need to reaffirm
their commitment to welcome and adapt to change. It will be
their ability to identify and embrace new opportunities that
will determine their success. Moreover, a unique blend of
management skills and talents will be required to ensure visionary,
strategic and resourceful growth.
If you would like more information, please
contact healthcare-team@mandrake.ca.
For a list of Representative Appointments, click
here.
Marketing and Communications (Marcom)
The marketing communications industry is often deserving
of its reputation as the domain of frenetic creative energy.
At the end of the day, however, it is consumer insight, business
acumen and strategic thinking that drive success. Mandrake
has been instrumental in developing and staffing some of the
most dynamic integrated communications agencies in the country.
We understand the need for quick response to ensure that our
marcom clients can readily service their clients, and we have
the expertise and contacts to quickly find the best fit.
If you would like more information, please
contact marcom-team@mandrake.ca.
For a list of Representative Appointments, click
here.
Operations
Global economies have changed the Canadian landscape from
an Operations perspective. Individuals in this area have needed
to become more lateral in their thinking, as centers of operational
excellence have emerged. The need to bring greater efficiencies
and effectiveness down to the production level is critical
for the betterment of Canadian manufacturing environments.
The need to understand the effect of one's role in the bigger
picture has risen dramatically.
If you would like more information, please contact operations@mandrake.ca.
For a list of Representative Appointments, click
here.
Public Relations
Public relations has become an increasingly specialized field
with many different practice areas: corporate communications,
financial and investor relations, government relations, marketing
communications, public affairs, media relations, mergers &
acquisitions, crisis counsel, and not-for-profit, to name
a few. In today's high-pressured environment, finding the
right "PR fit" for an organization is essential.
If you would like more information, please contact pr-team@mandrake.ca.
For a list of Representative Appointments, click
here.
Retail
The Canadian retail marketplace remains an exciting and challenging
industry.
Some old familiar faces have disappeared, while new companies
are entering the market. Consolidation, big box concepts,
stores as a branding initiative, stores within a store, 'clicks
and bricks', on-line retailing, and destination shopping are
all but a few of the opportunities in retail. In such a hectic
market the need for top performing leadership in all functions
is crucial to the success of a retail operation.
If you would like more information, please contact retail-team@mandrake.ca. For
a list of Representative Appointments, click
here.
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