Functions
Board and CEO Leadership Executive Search
Few decisions matter more than choosing who leads and governs an investment organization. We recruit board directors, chief executives and presidents for asset managers, institutional investors, banks and insurers, starting with an honest view of what the organization needs next.
Our perspective
The search that sets an organization's direction
A CEO search is as much about the organization as the candidate. We work closely with the board, owner or search committee to define the mandate, and we give candid advice on every finalist.
What's shaping leadership in this function
- Boards adding investment, risk and governance expertise
- CEO succession that weighs internal candidates fairly against the market
- Founder and partner transitions at privately owned investment firms
Leadership roles we recruit
- Board directors and independent directors
- Chief Executive Officer and President
- Chief Operating Officer
- Business, division and country heads
Who leads your search
Mark RossCEO & Founder
Mark Ross founded Ross & Co after two decades as a senior financial services partner with some of the world's largest executive search practices. He has completed more than 400 searches for asset managers, wealth platforms, institutional investors, banks and insurers.
Industries we serve
Asset and Wealth Management
Executive search for asset managers, investment fund companies and wealth advisory platforms, led by Mark Ross, a specialist in asset and wealth management search.
Pension Funds and Institutional Investors
Executive search for pension plans and institutional investors in Canada, covering board, investment, finance, risk and operations leadership.
Banking and Insurance
Executive search for banks, insurers and capital markets firms in Canada, covering business heads, investment, finance, risk and distribution leadership.
Real Estate and Infrastructure
Executive search for real estate investment firms, hospitality real estate owners and infrastructure investors in Canada.
Frequently asked questions
Does Ross & Co recruit board directors and CEOs?
Yes. Ross & Co recruits board directors, chief executive officers and presidents, chief operating officers and business heads for asset managers, institutional investors, banks and insurers.
Who does Ross & Co work with on a CEO or board search?
These searches are typically run for a board of directors, a chair, an owner or a search committee, working closely with whoever holds the decision.
Let's talk about your next leader
Every search starts with a confidential conversation with Mark Ross.