Why Choose Us

    The Number One Reason Why Companies Hire Us

    We work hard and are persistent in our quest to find the right people for you. Our repeat business speaks on our behalf.

    The Other Reasons Why Companies Hire Us

    • We start by becoming knowledgeable about your business. We ask you questions, and we listen. 
    • We use a “best practices” search methodology proven to yield results.
    • We present top candidates until you are satisfied.
    • We do not waste your time with inappropriate candidates.
    • We guarantee our work.
    • We are good ambassadors for your company.
    • Over 25 years of successful search experience.

    About Karen Hanna

    Karen Hanna started her career in executive search working for retained search firms such as the Caldwell Partners and the search practice of PricewaterhouseCoopers. In 1994 she established KAREN HANNA EXECUTIVE SEARCH/RECHERCHE DE CADRES working with some of Canada’s most important companies such as Canadian National Railway, BMO Bank of Montreal, Bowater (now Resolute Forest Products), and many others.

    Over the span of 25 years, Ms. Hanna has worked as a Generalist in the search services sector identifying talent in both the middle and senior management levels for a variety of functions and industry sectors.

    Today, she has focused her expertise on the cybersecurity sector helping companies secure the talent they need to protect their companies.

    She holds a B.A. from Bishop’s University; is a Registered Professional Recruiter (RPR) from the Association of Professional Recruiters of Canada; and has held the CHRP designation for many years.

    Testimonials

    Nina Coniglio

    Senior Director, Human Resources, Stella-Jones Inc. Canada

    “We are pleased with the high caliber of talent that Karen Hanna delivered. We have found her services to be excellent. She is a true professional.”

    Denis Landry

    Executive Vice-President and General Manager, Fordia Inc.

    “Super Karen, many thanks for all your excellent work and the results. Once again you have been able to find our General Manager for our China operations!”

    Georges Cabana

    Vice-President, Human Resources and Public Affairs, Bowater Canada now Resolute Forest Products

    “Karen Hanna has a unique talent for sourcing top-class candidates and raising their interest in your opening. From the outset, she helps you define what you are looking for and becomes a true and effective ambassador of your organization. Her soft-spoken professional approach makes it hard for anyone to plainly say: not interested.”

    Jacques Deforges

    Chief Financial Officer, Adaltis Inc.

    “We were impressed with the professional services and the high quality of candidates Karen Hanna delivered to us for the positions of Director of Finance and Manager, Internal Audit for our Shanghai operations.”

    Kerry Wilkinson

    Senior Consultant – Human Resources Service, Canadian National Railway

    “Thank you for the wonderful work you did for me while we worked on the Canadian National mandate. You understood our needs and found very interesting young bright talent for our more junior openings knowing how important it was that they have the potential to grow with the company. You also found some of our best-seasoned talent for the more senior HR positions we had created across Canada.”

    Sonia Serfaty

    Managing Partner, Human Resources Consulting, Inc.

    “I have worked with Karen Hanna on numerous mandates and I have found her to be extremely professional. The high caliber of candidates is a reflection of the quality of her work. They have all added value to the growth of the organizations.”

    Don S. McKelvie

    President, Stork Canada Inc.

    “Over several years, Karen Hanna worked on a number of search mandates on our behalf. Each search was thoroughly done. She is professional, reliable, hard-working with good judgment and I found her to be a good listener and communicator”.

    Yves Plante

    Formerly Director of Compensation, Canadian National Railways

    “Canadian National had two vacancies to fill in Compensation. Having tried ourselves without success to find suitable candidates, we asked Karen Hanna to assist us. As expected, Karen selected excellent candidates and we hired two individuals amongst those presented. Simply put: Karen is thoroughly a professional.”