Executive Search
and Headhunting in Canada

Claude Martel has been a recruiter in Canadian and international markets since 1997. As a researcher and an associate with important national and international search firms , he has helped recruit executives for more than 400 companies and has evaluated over 7,000 candidates for Canadian SMEs, multinationals, crown corporations, international and governmental organizations, non-profit organizations, colleges, and universities.

His input has led to the hiring of executives in North America, Latin America, North Africa and the Middle East. Drawing on his experience, he founded his own firm in 2012, the latter of which was renamed Ascension in 2019 and subsequently merged with Morgan Philips Canada in 2023. Claude began his professional career in the Canadian Forces, as an officer-cadet and naval officer.

He holds a bachelor’s degree in military and strategic studies and military psychology from the Royal Military College Saint-Jean and is a laureate of the Jean-Pictet Competition in international humanitarian law. He is an active volunteer in the community.

With more than 25 years of experience in different positions related to management and business development, Ms Loiseau spent 11 years as executive director at the French Chamber of Commerce and Industry in Canada. This passionate and experienced businesswoman is seasoned in all aspects of business, contributing to the economic development between France and Canada.

In organizing events within the Chamber, Véronique Loiseau has gathered throughout her career a network of contacts. These contacts are at the highest level within the economic and political fields, established at the national and international capacities. Ms Loiseau has be Knighted to the National Order of Merit for the French Republic and she is also the recipient of the Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee too.

Jessica Ampleman's mission is to contribute to leaders’ effectiveness and work teams’ cohesion. She brings to the task her unique background and passion for work psychology and management. For more than 14 years, Jessica was a health care professional. Her experience in leading teams in a complex and sometimes difficult environment has given her the ability to identify their dysfunctions and to develop measures to restore their dynamism and to instill a sense of well-being at work, for each team member and their leader.

Today, Jessica coaches leaders and teams to increase their performance. Her secret? To equip individuals with interpersonal skills in the workplace. Jessica holds a Master's degree in Public Administration (MAP). She is also a member of the Order of Chartered Administrators (Adm.A).

Drawing on her professional commitment, Frédérique steers her career towards talent recruitment and strategic consulting in the business world upon completing her university degree. Holding a bachelor's degree in Applied Psychology from Bishop’s University, she then continues her academic journey with a certificate in law from the University of Montreal.

With several years of experience in recruitment, Frédérique guides her clients in the hiring of executives and managers across various fields such as engineering, finance, and the legal sector. Driven by a passion for human connection, she takes pleasure in assisting her collaborators in the development of effective corporate strategies related to hiring, retention, and staff integration.

Recognized for her insatiable curiosity, empathy, and positivity, Frédérique stands out for her ability to listen attentively, her authenticity, and her deep understanding of the needs of the professionals she collaborates with.

Mariana Ramirez has been serving as an Executive Recruitment Consultant at Morgan Philips Group in Canada since January 2024. Trilingual, she contributes to the success of recruitment assignments through her intellectual curiosity, keen analytical sense, and exceptional networking skills within the market.

Before joining the Morgan Philips team, Mariana gained considerable expertise in identifying outstanding leaders and developing innovative recruitment strategies. She previously worked at Codesource RH as a recruitment consultant, following her role as a specialized recruiter in the real estate and construction ecosystem. Passionate about career development and social impact, Mariana is committed to the success of Morgan Philips' clients by fostering strong human relationships and serving as an exemplary ambassador for the client organizations she represents.

Her focus on excellence in recruiting elite talent and managing human relationships sets her apart as an exceptional professional in her field.

François Matte has accumulated nearly thirty years of experience in the field of business and management. His journey as a manager has allowed him to develop a deep passion for human resource management, personal development, and executive search.

Recognized for his empathy, analytical skills, and insight, François Matte stands out particularly for the quality of his contacts and his network. These strengths enable him to establish a trusting atmosphere with his clients, conducive to open communication, and successfully carry out executive search mandates, career transition, and HR support entrusted to him.

Eliane Trudel is passionate about human resources. With twenty years of experience in human resources management, she has been working as a headhunter for over twelve years. Eliane's solid experience enables her to leverage her skills in strategic development to promote the growth of individuals and organizations. She is highly involved in the business community.

A woman of action, she sits on three boards of directors and is focused on operations and customer service.

Having pursued studies in social work and human resources management, Katie Lévesque began her career in the field of human resources, primarily within personnel placement agencies.

As a founding member and HR director of a recruitment company specializing in the healthcare sector, she has accumulated over 35 years of experience in HR leadership, management, and executive and professional recruitment. Her extensive experience in HR and executive search, combined with her relational skills, active listening, and dynamic and warm approach, enable her to understand challenges well and establish effective relationships with her clients.

Gaëlle Duchatelle has over fifteen years' experience in sales, customer service and human resources, having worked as a manager in the optical industry in France. Her aspirations for people management and recruitment have enabled her to evolve and flourish in this sphere for several years.

Her empathy and understanding of strategic issues help her to establish a real bond of trust with her contacts, and her versatility enables her to take on each project with a fresh eye. Her energy and convictions enable her to accompany each partner with authenticity, and thus to proudly carry out the mandates entrusted to her with great professionalism.