Press Release

Conroy Ross Partners Merges with Optimum Talent Executive Search

STRATEGIC TRANSACTION FORMS LEADING SEARCH & CONSULTING FIRM – Conroy Ross Partners, a retained search and consulting firm, is pleased to announce that it has merged with eastern-based firm, Optimum Talent Executive Search.

The merger brings together two established executive search organizations and positions the combined company to better serve clients and candidates from offices across Canada. The Conroy Ross Partners team will now include over 80 connected professionals operating out of seven offices in Calgary, Edmonton, Regina, Toronto, Ottawa, Montreal, and Quebec City, and via a strategic partnership in Halifax with Venor Search Group.

Mike Bacchus, CEO of Conroy Ross Partners stated, “Partnering with Optimum Talent was an easy decision. Our organizations share similar clients and industry specializations, making it a natural fit.” He added, “This merger furthers the momentum gained from last year’s acquisition of Toronto’s Funnel Search Group which enhanced our presence across the country. Establishing office locations in Central and Eastern Canada allows us to deliver a greater level of service to national organizations as well as on regional levels. We look forward to working together with Optimum Talent as we continue to invest in and support our company’s ongoing growth efforts.”

“The merger of our Executive Search division with Conroy Ross Partners provides a number of benefits to our stakeholders. The landscape of recruitment is changing. The world is getting smaller and top talent is in high demand. Having access to national and international networks through offices across Canada allows us to fulfill the needs of clients looking for exceptional candidates. We are excited to enhance our approach to executive search while being able to offer it on a broader geographical scope. We are also very excited about leveraging each organization’s specific expertise in all markets we serve,” said Ronald Dahms, President of Optimum Talent.

Conroy Ross Partners is well known for their ability to deliver business results through a full suite of services: Executive and Professional Search, Interim Management Solutions, and Consulting. This merger will provide Conroy Ross Partners with the opportunity to further develop the depth and breadth of their service offerings.

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For More Information, Please Contact:

Kim HirschKim Hirsch
Marketing & Communications
Conroy Ross Partners
403-261-8080 ext. 310
khirsch@conroyross.com

Renelle Lacasse
Director, Web and Communications
Optimum Talent
514-687-2261
rlacasse@optimumtalent.com 

ABOUT CONROY ROSS PARTNERS

Founded in 1994, Conroy Ross Partners is a national search and consulting firm with offices across Canada. The firm works with leadership teams to help their organizations thrive. Conroy Ross Partners has expertise in both the private and public sectors, and services a diverse group of clients, across a breadth of different industries. Please visit www.conroyross.com for more information.

ABOUT OPTIMUM TALENT 

Optimum Talent is a leading provider of human resources consulting services with expertise in Career Management, Executive Coaching, Executive Search, Organizational Psychology and Occupational Health and Safety. The firm’s common objective is to provide its clients with the highest level of integrated talent development solutions. Originating back to 1975, Optimum Talent works closely with clients to identify and recruit superb senior level talent. Their reputation and track record of success over nearly a 40-year history reflects a commitment to understanding clients’ needs, corporate culture and criteria for success. Please visit www.optimumtalent.com for more information.