TORONTO, July 20, 2021 /CNW/ - Caldwell Partners
(TSX: CWL) and Bennett Jones today
announced they have entered into a fourth 3-year partnership on
Canada's Outstanding CEO of the
Year® Award Program.
Bennett Jones has been the
Presenting Partner of the CEO of the Year program since 2012, and
Caldwell is delighted to continue the partnership with an industry
leader so critical to the program's success.
"Bennett Jones is one of the most
highly respected business law firms in Canada, and we are thrilled to have them as
the Presenting Partner for a fourth consecutive three-year term,"
said John Wallace, chief executive
officer at Caldwell, the program's Founding Partner. "We've
established a synergistic working relationship with Bennett Jones, and with Chair & CEO
Hugh MacKinnon's critical and
strategic leadership, we continue to develop and evolve the CEO of
the Year program as the preeminent award for chief executives in
Canada. As Chair of the Advisory
Board, Mr. MacKinnon brings invaluable insight and expertise to the
selection process. We couldn't be more pleased and proud to have
Bennett Jones as Presenting Partner
of this important award program."
"Bennett Jones recognizes the
importance of identifying and honouring outstanding leadership in
Canada. The challenges of the last
year have demonstrated how vital strong leadership is for an
organization to not only succeed, but to thrive and flourish. We're
honoured to be a contributing part of this award program, which
recognizes today's top business leaders and supports the next
generation with its Futures Fund student scholarship
program," said Hugh MacKinnon, Chairman & CEO,
Bennett Jones and Chair,
Canada's Outstanding CEO of the
Year Advisory Board.
The Advisory Board meets annually to select the CEO of the
Year Honouree. The independent board comprises more than 25
respected and experienced individuals from across Canada, including past honourees who are
leaders in their industries, professions and communities. Joining
the Board this year is Eric Richer La Flèche, President and CEO of
METRO Inc., and the 2020 CEO of the Year Recipient. The board will
meet this Fall to select the 2021 honouree, who will then be
announced in National Post and on BNN Bloomberg.
For the full list of members and profiles, please visit:
https://ceoaward.ca/advisoryboard.php
Canada's Outstanding CEO of the
Year® is the preeminent recognition for Canadian CEOs. Established
in 1990, this highly respected award honours an executive in
Canadian business who exemplifies integrity, insists upon
excellence, earns the trust of others and has built a globally
competitive organization. The program is supported by several
prominent organizations: presenting partner Bennett Jones, media partners National
Post and BNN Bloomberg and founding partner Caldwell.
Canada's CEO of the Year
features the Futures Fund Scholarship which provides ten
scholarship grants annually to exceptional and deserving university
students in business to further their educational ambitions.
About Bennett
Jones
Bennett Jones is
one of Canada's premier business
law firms and home to 500 lawyers and business advisors. With deep
experience in complex transactions and litigation matters, the firm
is well equipped to advise businesses and investors with Canadian
ventures, and connect Canadian businesses and investors with
opportunities around the world.
www.bennettjones.com
About Caldwell Partners
Caldwell Partners is a technology-powered talent acquisition firm
specializing in recruitment at all levels. Through two distinct
brands – Caldwell and IQTalent Partners – the firm leverages the
latest innovations in AI to offer an integrated spectrum of
services delivered by teams with deep knowledge in their respective
areas. Services include candidate research and sourcing through to
full recruitment at the professional, executive and board levels,
as well as a suite of talent strategy and assessment tools that can
help clients hire the right people, then manage and inspire them to
achieve maximum business results.
Caldwell Partners' common shares are listed on The Toronto Stock
Exchange (TSX: CWL) and trade on the OTCQX Market (OTCQX: CWLPF).
Please visit our website at www.caldwellpartners.com for further
information.
SOURCE The Caldwell Partners International Inc.