KBRS is pleased to have assisted the University of Alberta in the appointment of Elan MacDonald as Vice-President (External Relations). Additional details can be found in the recent announcement from Bill Flanagan, President and Vice-Chancellor released on November 10, 2020.
I am pleased to...
KBRS is pleased to have assisted the Atlantic Lottery Corporation (ALC) in the recruitment of Suzanne Young as the organization’s Head of Finance and Supply Chain, effective October 20, 2020.
Suzanne, a senior finance and operational leader with over 20 years of progressive experience in both...
KBRS is pleased to have assisted JCL in the recruitment of Laurie Skinner as the organization's CFO.
JCL's official announcement below provides additional detail.
October 14, 2020 (St. John’s, NL) – JCL Investments Inc (formerly Johnson’s Construction Ltd.), a heavy civil construction...
KBRS is pleased to have assisted the selection committee in the appointment of Todd Gilchrist as Vice-President (Finance and Administration) of the University of Alberta, beginning October 26, 2020.
Details are included in the University’s official announcement below from President and Vice-...
KBRS is pleased to have assisted the selection committee in the appointment of Bob Ferguson as the CEO of the The Canadian Corps of Commissionaires New Brunswick & Prince Edward Island Division (CCCNBPEI).
An excerpt from the organization's official announcement below provides additional...
KBRS is pleased to have assisted the selection committee in the appointment of Scott Penney as CEO of the Port of Argentia.
The Port’s official announcement below provides additional detail.
Argentia, NL (September 2, 2020) – The Port of Argentia is pleased to welcome Scott Penney as...
KBRS is pleased to have assisted the selection committee in the appointment of Ivan Joseph as the vice- president: student affairs for Wilfrid Laurier University.
The University’s official announcement below provides additional detail.
August 13, 2020 (Waterloo, ON) - Wilfrid Laurier University has...
KBRS is pleased to have assisted the selection committee in the recruitment of Roberto Pont as Chief Strategy & Operations Officer of McInnes Cooper.
Read McInnes Cooper’s official announcement for details.
Halifax, Nova Scotia (July 6, 2020) – McInnes Cooper is pleased to announce...
KBRS is pleased to have assisted Prescott Group in the appointment of Alice Evans as Executive Director, effective July 13, 2020.
Alice comes to Prescott Group from Club Inclusion which she co-founded and has been Executive Director of since 2007. Under her leadership Club Inclusion evolved from a...
KBRS is pleased to have assisted Wilfrid Laurier University in the appointment of Dr. Mary Wilson as Vice-Provost: Teaching and Learning, effective August 17, 2020.
Read an excerpt from Wilfrid Laurier’s official appointment announcement, published June 9, below.
Mary Wilson, an innovative...
KBRS is pleased to have assisted the the St. John's Board of Trade in the appointment of AnnMarie Boudreau as Chief Executive Officer (CEO), effective July 3, 2020.
The Board's official appointment announcement, published June 23, 2020, can be found below.
ST. JOHN’S, NL – The St. John’s Board...
HALIFAX, Tuesday, June 23, 2020 – Barbara Meens Thistle, CPHR, has joined the Human Resources Consulting Practice of KBRS, a diverse and skilled team of experienced coaches, consultants and leadership development experts. As an Associate, Barbara will work with organizations and leaders in...
KBRS is pleased to have assisted Cox & Palmer in the appointment of Craig Bugden as Chief Operating Officer (COO) for the firm’s Prince Edward Island offices, effective April 20, 2020.
A versatile business professional, Craig is a strategic solutions-oriented leader with diverse operations...
KBRS is pleased to have assisted the University of New Brunswick (UNB) in the appointment of Dr. Carol Nemeroff as dean of Renaissance College, effective July 1, 2020.
Read an excerpt from UNB’s official appointment announcement, published April 22, below.
Dr. Carol J. Nemeroff has been named dean...
KBRS is pleased to have assisted the Town of Sackville in the appointment of Jamie Burke as Chief Administrative Officer (CAO), effective April 7, 2020.
Read the Town’s official appointment announcement, published April 6, 2020, below.
SACKVILLE, NB – Sackville Town Council is pleased to announce...
As of 5:00 p.m. Friday, March 20, our offices will have completed the transition to remote work environments, in light of the COVID-19 pandemic.
By leveraging technology, we will continue to support our clients and candidates through the virtual delivery of our services including Career Transition...
We understand that these are challenging times for you and your organization. Leaders are grappling with the implications of COVID-19 on their teams as they strive for business continuity.
Our team has mobilized quickly to support our clients, candidates, and colleagues virtually, in the...
We are pleased to announce that Andrea Forbes-Hurley, MBA, CPHR, has become one of the Managing Partners of KBRS, joining fellow Managing Partners Kevin Stoddart, Jeff Forbes (no relation) and Anna Stuart in leading Atlantic Canada’s largest executive search, recruitment solutions and HR consulting...
KBRS is pleased to have assisted Ontario Tech University in the appointment of Dr. Carol D. Rodgers as Dean of the Faculty of Health Sciences, effective July 1, 2020.
Read an excerpt from Ontario Tech University’s official appointment announcement, published February 28, below.
Ontario Tech...
KBRS is pleased to have assisted Fonemed in the appointment of Paul Davis as Chief Operating Officer, effective March 9, 2020. Read the organization's official announcement below:
Charlene Brophy, President and CEO of Fonemed is pleased to announce the appointment of Paul Davis, former Premier of...
KBRS is pleased to have assisted the Deer Lake Regional Airport Authority (DLRAA) in the appointment of Tammy Priddle as President and Chief Executive Officer, effective February 10, 2020.
Read DLRAA’s official appointment announcement, published February 7, 2020, below:
The Board of Directors of...
KBRS is pleased to have assisted Acadian Timber in the appointment of Adam Sheparski as Chief Financial Officer (CFO), effective February 13, 2020.
A seasoned change leader, Adam Sheparski is a financial executive with a record of managing effective, results-oriented teams, across a variety of...
KBRS is pleased to have assisted BF&M in the appointment of experienced business and IT leader, Martin Davis, as the organization’s Chief Information Officer (CIO), effective January 15, 2020.
Martin Davis is a results-driven strategic executive, and innovative business leader, with...
KBRS is pleased to announce that Partner, Amorell Saunders N’Daw has been named its Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) Lead. In addition to leading academic searches in Central Canada, Amorell will provide counsel and advice...
KBRS is pleased to have assisted Genoa Design International (Genoa) in the appointment of Laurie Balan as the organization’s inaugural Chief Technical Officer.
Read the organization’s official announcement below.
Genoa is pleased to welcome Laurie Balan as our inaugural Chief Technical Officer (CTO...
KBRS is pleased to have assisted Engineers Nova Scotia in the appointment of DS (Pal) Mann as the organization’s next Chief Executive Officer, effective February 3, 2020.
Read Engineers Nova Scotia’s official announcement below.
Andre Veinotte, P.Eng., President of Engineers Nova Scotia, is pleased...
KBRS is pleased to have assisted Food First NL in the appointment of Joshua Smee as the organization’s next Chief Executive Officer, effective January 6, 2020.
Smee, a passionate community leader, and public engagement and project management professional, brings a wealth of experience and...
KBRS is pleased to have assisted EduNova in the appointment of Nicole Johnson-Morrison as their next President and Chief Executive Officer, effective January 6, 2020.
Read EduNova’s official release, published December 16, 2019, below:
HALIFAX – Nicole Johnson-Morrison has been selected as the next...
KBRS is pleased to have assisted the Port of Belledune in the appointment of Jennifer Cleversey Moffitt as their new Corporate Legal Secretary, effective January 6, 2020.
Cleversey Moffitt, a practicing member of the Law Society of New Brunswick, is a seasoned and dynamic legal professional with...
KBRS is pleased to have assisted the selection committee in the appointment of Dr. Barrington Walker as Wilfrid Laurier University’s new Senior Advisor: Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI), effective January 1, 2020.
Read an excerpt from the University’s official announcement, released October 24...
KBRS is pleased to have assisted Dalhousie Medical Research Foundation (DMRF) in the appointment of their new CEO, effective December 2, 2019. Read DMRF’s official announcement below.
An abundance of fundraising experience, strong business insight, a passion for the Atlantic Region, and a...
KBRS is pleased to have assisted the selection committee in the appointment of Jason Silver as NLC’s Chief Financial and Information Officer, effective October 15, 2019.
Read an excerpt from the Corporation’s official announcement below:
"I am pleased to announce the appointment of NLC’s new Chief...
KBRS is pleased to have assisted in the appointment of Captain (N) E.G. Forward, RCN as CEO of Commissionaires Newfoundland and Labrador. Read CNL's official announcement below.
St. John’s NS – The board of Directors of the Newfoundland and Labrador Division of Commissionaires is pleased...
KBRS is pleased to have assisted the hiring committee in the appointment of Mary Jane Adams as the Associate Vice-President of Capital Planning and Operations at the University of New Brunswick, Fredericton Campus.
Read the official announcement, made by UNB’s Vice-President Administration and...
KBRS is pleased to have assisted the hiring committee in the appointment of Janet Bradshaw, P.Eng., FEC as CEO and Registrar of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists Newfoundland & Labrador. Read PEGNL's official annoucement below:
St. John’s, August 26, 2019 – The Board of Directors of...
KBRS is pleased to have assisted the hiring committee in the search and appointment of Patrick Parent as CEO of Alcool NB Liquor (ANBL) and Cannabis NB (CNB), effective September 3, 2019.
Kevin Stoddart, Managing Partner at KBRS, would like to thank the Chair and the entire board for their...
Halifax, NS – KBRS is pleased to have assisted the selection committee in the appointment of Christina Schindler as the next Head of Prep School at Halifax Grammar School, effective August 12, 2019.
Christina Schindler joins Halifax Grammar from Trafalgar Castle School in Whitby, Ontario, where she...
KBRS is pleased to have assisted the hiring committee in the appointment of Pedro Barata as Executive Director of Future Skills Centre.
Read an excerpt from the official announcement below:
Future Skills Centre, – Centre des Compétences futures, has announced the appointment of Pedro Barata as the...
KBRS is pleased to have assisted our client, Research Nova Scotia, in the appointment of Stefan Leslie as CEO, effective September 4, 2019.
Read Research Nova Scotia’s official appointment announcement below:
On behalf of the Board of Directors, Dr. Alice Aiken, Chair, is pleased to announce the...
KBRS is pleased to have assisted the St. John’s International Airport Authority Board of Directors in the appointment of Peter Avery as Chief Executive Officer.
Read the SJIAA’s official announcement below:
ST. JOHN’S, NL, Thursday, June 27, 2019 – The St. John’s International Airport Authority (...
KBRS is pleased to have assisted the hiring committee in the appointment of Stephen Clarke as Head of School at Armbrae Academy.
Below is Armbrae Academy’s official announcement, released March 4, 2019.
Halifax, NS – The Armbrae Academy Board of Governors announces the selection of...
KBRS is pleased to have assisted WorkSafeNB, a Crown corporation committed to promoting healthy and safe workplaces for New Brunswick’s workers and employers, in the appointment of Perry J. Cheeks, CPA, CMA as Chief Financial Officer (CFO), effective May 6, 2019.
Cheeks brings over two decades of...
KBRS is pleased to have assisted the Newfoundland & Labrador Organization of Women Entrepreneurs (NLOWE) in the appointment of Jennifer Bessell as CEO.
Read NLOWE’s official announcement, released June 5, 2019, below:
ST. JOHN’s, JUNE 5, 2019 – The Newfoundland and Labrador Organization of...
KBRS is pleased to have assisted the selection committee in the national search and appointment of Cathie O’Toole as General Manager at Halifax Water.
Below is Halifax Water’s official announcement, released May 9, 2019:
Following a national search, Halifax Board Chair Darlene Fenton is pleased to...
Campobello Island, NB — KBRS is pleased to have assisted the Roosevelt Campobello International Park Commission in the appointment of Michelle R. Landry as Superintendent.
Michelle R. Landry is a seasoned administrator with over 15 years of experience working at historic sites as a curator,...
KBRS is pleased to have assisted Dalhousie University with the appointment of Dr. OmiSoore H. Dryden as the James Robinson Johnston Chair in Black Canadian Studies within the Faculty of Medicine’s Department of Community Health & Epidemiology.
The following is an excerpt from Dalhousie...
KBRS is pleased to have assisted the selection committee in the appointment of Scott Duguay as Acadia University’s first Vice-Provost Students, Recruitment and Enrolment Management.
Below is Acadia University’s official announcement, released May 7, 2019:
Wolfville, NS (May 7, 2019) -- Acadia...
On February 4 2019, WorkSafeNB welcomed experienced Information Technology leader, Jeff Sheehan, as Chief Information Officer.
Over the past 20 years Sheehan has held progressive leadership roles in information technology, most recently Senior Manager with EY’s Atlantic Advisory Practice. He has...
KBRS is pleased to have assisted the selection committee in the appointment of John Esaiw as EfficiencyOne’s Chief Strategy and Technical Officer. Mr. Esaiw assumed the role in April 2019.
Mr. Esaiw, an industry expert in the energy sector, has over 20 years of experience in the areas of commercial...
KBRS Managing Partner, Anna Stuart, is thrilled to be a distinguished speaker at the Senior Women Academic Administrators of Canada (SWAAC) Conference, in Waterloo, ON. Anna will be participating on the “Recruiters: Your Allies in the Hiring Process” panel, with Dr. Imogen R. Coe as the moderator,...
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KBRS welcomes new Partner to its growing national Academic Executive Search Practice
Amorell Saunders N’Daw has joined the national Academic Executive Search Practice of KBRS as Partner. Amorell has a 27-year track record of advancing the goals of academic, government...
KBRS is a proud sponsor of the 2018 Summit & Annual Conference for Faculty Bargaining Services (FBS), which aims to support participating institutions in both bargaining and contract administration of academic staff.
Our team will be in attendance in Montreal from October 31st – November 2nd,...
Halifax, NS - KBRS is pleased to welcome Joanne Brown to the Firm’s Human Resource Consulting practice. As an Associate, Joanne’s focus is on working with organizations to design, develop and implement HR systems and processes to achieve their goals.
Joanne has more than two decades of HR...
KBRS is pleased to have assisted Genoa Design International, Ltd. with the appointment of Kevin Kelly as the organization’s first Chief Operations Officer.
The following is an excerpt from Genoa Design’s release as of October 18, 2018:
Gina Pecore, Chief Executive Officer, Genoa Design...
KBRS is pleased to have assisted the selection committee of Canada’s Ocean Supercluster (OSC) in the appointment of Kendra MacDonald as CEO.
Below is OSC’s announcement issued September 27, 2018:
Canada’s Ocean Supercluster Appoints Innovator and Global Leader Kendra MacDonald as CEO
ATLANTIC...
KBRS is pleased to have assisted MacEwan University with the appointment of Myrna Khan as the organization's first Vice President, University Relations.
The following is an excerpt from MacEwan University's release:
MacEwan University has appointed Myrna Khan as the institution’s first vice-...
Meridia Recruitment Solutions is pleased to have assisted Halifax Regional Police with the appointment of Mr. Andrew Kozma to the newly created role of Chief Information Security Officer (CISO).
Mr. Kozma brings over seventeen years of cybersecurity as well as network and security...
From Business Voice, June 1st, 2018:
By Carol Dobson
The search for a new position involves a great deal of stress especially on behalf of the searcher. One of the hardest parts is waiting to find out where in the search process the person is after they have reached out to a potential employer...
KBRS is pleased to have assisted C-CORE with the appointment of Paul Griffin as the organization's new President and Chief Executive Officer.
The following is an excerpt from C-CORE's release:
St. John’s, Newfoundland (24 May 2018) - C-CORE, a St. John’s-based R&D company specializing in...
KBRS is pleased to welcome Associate Partners, Jan Campbell (Toronto) and Louise MacDonald (Montreal) as KBRS continues to expand its national academic search practice.
Jan Campbell is a highly regarded leadership, strategy execution and change specialist with over 20 years of experience partnering...
KBRS is pleased to have assisted Mount Allison University with the appointment of Dr. Jean-Paul Boudreau as the organization’s new University President and Vice-Chancellor.
The following is an excerpt from Mount Allison University's release:
SACKVILLE, NB - At a meeting on March 12, 2018,...
KBRS is excited to be a partner with Canada's Ocean Supercluster
The Ocean Supercluster is the private sector-led partnership concentrated largely in Atlantic Canada that is bringing companies together to boost innovation and modernization in Canada's ocean industries.
Companies from a variety of...
KBRS is pleased to have assisted University of New Brunswick (UNB) with the appointment of Dr. David MaGee as the organization’s new Vice-President, Research
The following is an excerpt from UNB's release:
UNB is pleased to announce that the search committee for vice-president research has...
KBRS is pleased to have assisted Ontario Institute of Technology (UOIT) with the appointment of Dr. Steven Murphy as the organization’s new President and Vice Chancellor Elect.
The following is an excerpt from UOIT's release:
The Board of Governors of the University of Ontario Institute...
The FCPA designation is a prestigious honorary designation awarded to CPAs who, through their outstanding achievements including community leadership, bring distinction to the accounting profession and serve as a role model to others.
Candidates are considered for leadership and...
KBRS is excited to welcome Louise Macdonald as Associate Partner with our Academic Search practice. Located in Montreal, she is fluent in both official languages. Louise’s primary focus will be business development among bilingual and French universities and colleges, as well as supporting searches...
Wendy Jones, a long-valued member of the KBRS Career Transition team, has joined the Human Resource Consulting team as a Senior Consultant. As one of the most experienced professional credentialed coaches in Atlantic Canada, Wendy has built an impressive reputation with leaders and...
KBRS is pleased to have assisted Noia with the appointment of Charlene Johnson as the organization’s new Chief Executive Officer.
The following is an excerpt from Noia’s release, November 23rd:
"On behalf of the Board of Directors and Noia staff, I am very pleased today to announce Charlene Johnson...
KBRS is pleased to have assisted Neptune Theatre with the appointment of Jeremy Webb as artistic director.
The following is Neptune Theatre’s release from August 28, 2017:
Director, producer, actor and writer Jeremy Webb will be Neptune Theatre’s new artistic director. The announcement was...
KBRS is pleased to have assisted Innovacorp with the appointment of Malcolm Fraser as the organization’s new president and chief executive officer.
The following is an excerpt from Innovacorp’s release, August 30th:
Mr. Fraser has been a leader in Canada’s digital sector for the last 20 years,...
July 13, 2017
KBRS is pleased to have assisted University of Ontario Institute of Technology (UOIT) with the appointment of Catherine Davidson, University Librarian effective Thursday, June 1, 2017.
The following is an excerpt from the University’s release March 21, 2017:
Through her administrative...
May 16, 2017
KBRS is pleased to have assisted Ryerson University with the appointment of Carol Shepstone as Chief Librarian effective September 11, 2017.
The following is an excerpt from the University’s release May 4, 2017:
Carol Shepstone has been working in academic libraries for more than 18...
April 28, 2017
Peter George, former President and Vice-Chancellor of McMaster University and former Advisor to the Knightsbridge Robertson Surrette Academic Advisory Council, passed away on April 27, 2017.
George has left a lasting impact on the academic leadership in Canada.
During his three terms...
April 18, 2017
Career Women Interaction will host the 10th Edition of their Women in Leadership conference in St. John's on Wednesday, May 10, 2017. The focus of the conversation will be "The Confident Leader". Attendees will hear from an outstanding lineup of accomplished women leaders...
April 10, 2017
Knightsbridge Robertson Surrette is pleased to have assisted Acadia University with the appointment of Dr. Peter J. Ricketts as the University's next president and vice-chancellor.
Below is the University’s announcement issued April 3, 2017:
Highly regarded environmental science...
March 31, 2017
Knightsbridge Robertson Surrette is pleased to have assisted HGS Canada with the recruitment of Freda Stolz as the Vice President, Human Resources.
An accomplished HR leader, she excels in forging collaborative relationships to enhance operational effectiveness and in developing...
March 31, 2017
Knightsbridge Robertson Surrette is pleased to have assisted Saint Mary’s University with the appointment of Dr. Malcolm Butler as Vice-President, Academic and Research, effective July 1, 2017.
The following is drawn from a release issued by the University on February 1, 2017.
“I am...
March 10, 2017
For over 12 years, Kelly Slaunwhite has positively contributed to life and work at Knightsbridge Robertson Surrette as Office Assistant. Beyond keeping our Halifax office clean and organized, she has demonstrated the tremendous impact that a smile and an encouraging word can have on...
March 1, 2017
Knightsbridge Robertson Surrette, one of Canada’s leading academic executive search practices, is pleased to welcome Katherine Frank as Partner. A proven human resource leader within universities, her focus will be on building and supporting leadership of higher education institutions...
February 15, 2017
Halifax, NS - Knightsbridge Robertson Surrette is pleased to welcome Catherine J. Woodman to the Firm’s Human Resource Consulting practice as a Senior Consultant focused on Leadership Solutions.
“Catherine is a well-respected leader. Her diverse background in human resource...
February 9, 2017
Recognizing the critical importance of resilient leaders to ensure business success, the St. John's Board of Trade is hosting a Resilient Leadership Series. On Tuesday, April 4, 2017, Heather Peters, Senior Consultant with Knightsbridge Robertson Surrette will tackle Leadership...
January 25, 2017
Knightsbridge Robertson Surrette is pleased to announce that Peter Clarkson, Senior Consultant and career transition professional, has become the provincial lead of the Firm’s career transition practice in New Brunswick. Located in Knightsbridge Robertson Surrette’s Moncton office...
January 19, 2017
The Institute of Corporate Directors will be hosting a panel discussion on Wednesday, February 22nd from 3:00pm - 5:00pm entitled Critical Collaboration - The Relationship between the Board and the CEO. The discussion, moderated by Jeff Forbes, President and Managing Partner of...
January 13, 2017
Knightsbridge Robertson Surrette is pleased to have assisted Wilfrid Laurier University with the appointment of Deborah MacLatchy, a distinguished scientist and academic leader, as the next president and vice-chancellor.
Below is the University’s announcement issued January 11,...
January 4, 2017
Knightsbridge Roberson Surrette is pleased to have assisted the University of Ontario Institute of Technology with the appointment of Dr. Akira Tokuhiro as Dean of the Faculty of Energy Systems and Nuclear Science, effective March, 2017.
Dr. Tokuhiro is a noted international expert...
November 30, 2016
Knightsbridge Robertson Surrette is pleased to have assisted in the appointment of Karen McGrath as Horizon Health Network’s next chief executive officer.
Karen McGrath, an experienced health-care executive, was chosen through an open and transparent national search process. She...
November 2, 2016
Knightsbridge Robertson Surrette is pleased to have assisted in the appointment of Alice Kennedy as Newfoundland & Labrador Council of Health Professionals (NLCHP), Chief Executive Officer and Registrar, effective November 14, 2016.
As a leader recognized for her commitment to...
September 15, 2016
Knightsbridge Robertson Surrette is pleased to have assisted Acadia University with the appointment of Christopher (Chris) Callbeck, CPA as Vice-President, Finance and Administration and CFO, effective August 8, 2016.
Immediately following his graduation from Acadia in 1978,...
July 4, 2016
Dr. Robert (Squee) Gordon, President Emeritus of Humber College and Academic Advisor to Knightsbridge Robertson Surrette, has been appointed as an officer of the Order of Canada in recognition of his dedication and commitment to higher education in Canada.
Dr. Gordon has...
April 4, 2016
Knightsbridge Robertson Surrette is pleased to have assisted in the appointment of Dr. Mohamed Lachemi as president and vice-chancellor of Ryerson University, effective April 4, 2016.
The following is drawn from the release issued by Ryerson University on March 31, 2016.
"An...
March 30, 2016
Knightsbridge Robertson Surrette is pleased to have assisted University of King’s College with the appointment of William Lahey, as their President. Below is the official announcement of William’s appointment:
William Lahey named King's next President and Vice-Chancellor
William...
March 22, 2016
On May 13th Memorial University’s Master of Employment Relations (MER) program is hosting a one-day Conference on Workplace Harassment and Violence: Research, Policy and Practice in partnership with the Newfoundland and Labrador Centre for Applied Health Research (NLCAHR) and...
March 18, 2016
On April 7th Career Women Interaction (FCI-CWI) is hosting their 9th editing Women in Leadership Conference Series titled Successful Leadership in Today’s Business Environment. 12 outstanding leaders including Beverley Evans, Partner at Knightsbridge Robertson Surrette will share...
January 6, 2016
On January 14th FEI Atlantic Chapter is hosting Coach the Coach Workshop, sponsored by Knightsbridge Robertson Surrette
Tony Case, Senior Consultant, Knightsbridge Robertson Surrette will lead the workshop helping attendees improve coaching conversations and drive...
October 1, 2015
Knightsbridge Robertson Surrette is pleased to have assisted Horizon Health Network (Horizon) with the appointment of Maura McKinnon, as their Chief Human Resource Officer. Below is the official announcement of Maura’s appointment:
Maura McKinnon named Chief Human Resource Officer
(...
September 30, 2015
Andrea Forbes-Hurley, Executive Search Consultant, Knightsbridge Robertson Surrette is pleased to have assisted United Way Halifax with the appointment of Sara Napier as President and CEO. Sara’s first day in her new role begins October 5, 2015.
Sara joins United Way...
September 18, 2015
On October 21st 2015, the Institute of Corporate Directors and the Executive Council Office will host a lunch time session exploring best practices and insights for board member orientation, and methods for evaluating and developing board members to enhance their effectiveness....
May 19, 2015
Knightsbridge Robertson Surrette is pleased to have assisted Bragg Group of Companies with the appointment of Mr. Mike McAloon as the Chief Financial Officer.
Mr. McAloon has a proven track record of successful financial leadership established over his 30 year career. He has extensive...
July 30, 2015
Knightsbridge Robertson Surrette is pleased to have assisted the Worker’s Compensation Board of Nova Scotia (WCB) with the appointment of Dr. Paul Eagan, as their Chief Medical Officer. Below is the official announcement of Dr. Eagan’s appointment:
WCB Nova Scotia Chief Medical...
May 27, 2015
Congratulations to our colleague Wendy Jones, the new President of International Coach Federation (ICF) Atlantic Chapter.To learn more about Wendy, Senior Consultant at Knightsbridge Roberston Surrette click here.Below is a media advisory provided by ICF Atlantic...
May 11, 2015
Halifax, NS – Knightsbridge Robertson Surrette (KBRS), Atlantic Canada’s leading recruitment and HR consulting firm, has announced the purchase of the Atlantic Canadian operations of Lee Hecht Harrison (LHH), the global leader in career transition and talent development. Moving forward...
January 14, 2015
Knightsbridge Robertson Surrette is pleased to have assisted Nova Scotia Business Inc. with the appointment of Ms. Laurel Broten as the new President and CEO.
Ms. Broten brings to her new role a range of private-sector and public sector expertise from a career that includes more...
February 4, 2015
We are pleased to unveil our new website for Knightsbridge Robertson Surrette.
Clients and candidates will find the same key features that drew them to our old site, including career opportunities, engaging articles as well as information on our people and our services. However,...
KBRS has created a registry for individuals interested in sharing their time and talents by serving on the Board of Directors for a charity or not-for-profit organization.
To receive email notifications of opportunities, join our mailing list.
To promote your board opportunity to our...
December 3, 2014
St. John's, NL - The St. John’s Board of Trade recognized some of the city’s most outstanding entrepreneurs today at the 22nd annual Business Excellence Awards.
“These awards recognize the achievements of private sector business and acknowledge the significant contributions members...
People leave their jobs for many reasons and, regardless of why, they all share a few things in common. Individuals in career transition face uncertainty and challenging circumstances that impact their personal, financial and professional life. These challenges hold true whether you are a CEO and...
August 19, 2014
Knightsbridge Robertson Surrette is pleased to have assisted Medavie with the appointment of Greg Bambury as Vice President of Human Resources.
In this newly expanded role, Mr. Bambury will support both Medavie Blue Cross and Medavie EMS. Based in the Dartmouth office, he will play...
July 28, 2014
Heather Peters, Senior Consultant with Knightsbridge Robertson Surrette, has attained the Associate Certified Coach (ACC) designation from the International Coach Federation (ICF).
Over the past 5 years, Heather has diligently worked to complete the prescribed course work,...
July 11, 2014
Knightsbridge Robertson Surrette is pleased to have assisted Saint Mary’s University with the appointment of Dr. Margaret MacDonald as Dean of Arts.
Dr. MacDonald, a religious studies professor at St. Francis Xavier University, began her five year term with Saint Mary’s on July 1,...
June 4, 2014
Atlantic Canada Petroleum Show is a celebration of the east coast energy industry that brings together suppliers and service companies with buyers in the local industry.
Knightsbridge Robertson Surrette and Meridia Recruitment will be among the 160 exhibiting organizations showcasing...
March 13, 2014
Knightsbridge Robertson Surrette is pleased to have assisted High Liner Foods with the appointment of Paul Jewer as CFO.
Paul was most recently CFO with Sobeys Inc., a leading grocery retailer and food distributor, where he was responsible for all financial functions of the company,...
March 19, 2014
Knightsbridge Robertson Surrette is pleased to have assisted CPA Education Atlantic with the appointment of Anne-Marie Gammon, FCMA as its first Chief Executive Officer.
As a part of the unification of the Canadian accounting profession, CPA Education Atlantic will deliver the new...
January 29, 2014
Knightsbridge Robertson Surrette is pleased to have assisted Symphony Nova Scotia with the appointment of Christopher (Chris) M. Wilkinson as Chief Executive Officer. Chris is a proven leader with a passion for developing sustainable orchestras that contribute both to the community...
January 10, 2014
Knightsbridge Robertson Surrette [Photo: Beverly Evans] , Atlantic Canada’s largest human resources consulting and recruitment firm, welcomes Beverley Evans, CA as the regional Practice Leader for Executive Search in Newfoundland and Labrador. Most recently Executive Vice...
Ovtober 13, 2013
St.John’s, NL – Knightsbridge Robertson Surrette (KBRS) names Natalie Hand, Regional Manager, Contingency Search Division and Director, Business Development for Newfoundland and Labrador. The Firm is Atlantic Canada’s largest human capital consulting firm, employs over 40...
September 26, 2013
Knightsbridge Robertson Surrette is pleased to have assisted the Saint John Regional Hospital Foundation (SJRHF) with the appointment of Jeff McAloon as President and Chief Executive Officer.
Jeff was most recently the Principal of Touchstone Community School in Rothesay, New...
September 16, 2013
St.John’s, NL – Knightsbridge Robertson Surrette (KBRS), Atlantic Canada’s largest human resources consulting firm, welcomes Heather Peters as Senior Consultant. She will be based in the organization’s St.John’s office, located in the Baine Johnston Centre. KBRS is comprised of...
June 17, 2013
The Institute of Certified Management Consultants of Atlantic Canada (ICMC-Atlantic Canada), an association committed to fostering excellence and integrity in the management consulting profession, announced on June 6 that Anna Stuart, FCMA has been named a Fellow Certified Management...
April 3, 2013
Knightsbridge Robertson Surrette is pleased to have assisted Huntsman Marine Science Centre with the appointment of Jamey A. Smith as Executive Director.
Jamey brings to the organization over 30 years of experience in work related to socio-economic, environmental and natural resources...
January 30, 2013
Knightsbridge Robertson Surrette is pleased to have assisted Atlantic Cat with the appointment of their new Vice President and General Manager, Andy Hunt.
Andy’s career has spanned senior roles with Purolator Courier, GE Commercial Finance, Day and Ross and most recently Direct...
November 6, 2012
CMA Canada, the world leader in shaping strategic financial management professionals to lead successful enterprises in the global marketplace, announced November 5 that Anna Stuart, MBA, CMC, CMA, FCMA has been named a Fellow of The Society of Management Accountants of Canada (FCMA...
November 23, 2011
Anna Stuart, Vice President at Knightsbridge Robertson Surrette won the top award in the category of "Excellence in Human Resources" at the 2011 Atlantic Canada Human Resources Awards.
The Atlantic Canada Human Resources Awards are celebrated annually to recognize Atlantic Canada'...
June 30, 2011
Knightsbridge Robertson Surrette is pleased to have assisted St. Thomas University with the appointment of their first female president, Dawn Russell. Dawn is an alumna of the university and has maintained a deep connection to the institution since her days as a student.
A native of...
January 31, 2011
Knightsbridge Robertson Surrette is pleased to have assisted Credit Union Atlantic with the appointment of gaming industry veteran Marie Mullally as President and CEO for the largest credit union in Nova Scotia.
Marie is a confident and seasoned leader who has had tremendous...
