We’ll take you to your leaders.
Finding the right leaders is about fulfilling positions - not just filling them.
Hire
Purpose
Finding the right leader isn’t just business as usual to us. It’s personal. We invest significant time and resources into providing an effective search for the right candidate and provide flexible engagement models.
Our personalized approach consistently delivers well researched and thoroughly vetted individuals based on their skills and experience but more importantly on cultural alignment with your values. They share your mission and purpose. All accomplished with the utmost discretion and confidentiality to protect both client and candidate security.
Recruiting senior executives with talent.
We specialize in finding and placing C-Level Executives (CEOs, CFOs, COOs, CTOs, CFREs), Human Resources Professionals (CHROs, VPs, CPOs), Operations and Logistics Specialists (COOs, Operations Managers) as well as director-level positions.
Our purpose is to help businesses and organizations build high-performing teams by securing strong leaders with the relevant practical and soft skills to guide, manage and motivate.
Our purpose is to help businesses and organizations build high-performing teams by securing strong leaders with the relevant practical and soft skills to guide, manage and motivate.
Connecting with clients across canada
We work with the manufacturing sector, consumer goods companies, investment firms, financial services organizations, benefit providers, credit unions, universities, private schools, health care organizations including senior continuing care providers and insurance companies.
Our goal is to not only find the right leader who fits your culture, but also ensure a smooth transition with onboarding support as well as offering executive coaching to ensure ongoing success.
Our goal is to not only find the right leader who fits your culture, but also ensure a smooth transition with onboarding support as well as offering executive coaching to ensure ongoing success.
Personalized Service. Customized Fit.
We take the time to thoroughly understand your business, culture and specific needs in a leader. Our values are reflected in the skills and tools we employ to secure the leader you are looking for.
Strategy
& Relevance
Using advanced recruitment technology and leveraging data analytics we’ll tailor a recruitment process that addresses your particular requirements, reducing the time-to-hire for critical executive positions.
Transparency
& Trust
We offer a clear and transparent pricing structure; no hidden fees. We have a diverse portfolio of satisfied customers who can attest to how we consistently deliver on our promises and act proactively on their behalf.
Diversity
& Inclusion
You’ll receive a diverse slate of candidates in support of inclusive hiring practices as well as advice on creating a more diverse workplace culture and effectively integrating diverse talents.
Onboarding &
Ongoing Support
We provide onboarding assistance for new executives to ensure a smooth transition and quick integration into your company. We also offer leadership coaching and development programs on an ongoing basis to help candidates succeed and grow within their roles.
Leading your Search
MARK KRAFT
Vancouver, BC
mark@nelsonandkraft.com
Mark is a trusted and sought-after executive search leader and consultant, with over 20 years’ experience in the public and private sectors. Bringing a deep level of care and commitment to his clients, Mark considers a search successful only when the client and final candidate are satisfied. In Mark you find a supportive and relational advisor who will empower your organization not only during the search, but after we’ve found your next leader.
JEFF PITCHFORD
Toronto, ON
jeff@nelsonandkraft.com
Jeff is an accomplished consultant and senior executive, with over 25 years of leadership experience across the chemical manufacturing and food processing industries. He offers in-depth consulting to businesses and nonprofits, and is passionate about building high performance teams. Having been both a for-profit leader and a non-profit board member, Jeff has sat in your seat, and understands the spectrum of challenges that come with making your organization the best it can be.
Voices of
Satisfaction
“I cannot express how helpful Nelson/Kraft & Associates has been to the organization I represent and to me personally. In addition to making the process painless and efficient, Nelson/Kraft captured the culture of our organization and leadership team. I am more than pleased with the outcome and now have a strong, thriving leadership team because of their help.”
Fair Haven Homes Society Joy Parsons, CEO 
“We have worked with Nelson/Kraft & Associates since 2020 and have utilized many of their professional services including executive coaching, Birkman Method assessments, and executive recruiting. N/K completed two successful executive recruitments for Legacy in a professional and timely manner. Mark and his team invest the time necessary to understand organization-specific challenges and opportunities, and team-specific dynamics – information that is critical for applicants and leads to a successful search.”
CCMBC Legacy FundJason Krueger, CEO 
"Earlier this year we contracted Nelson/Kraft to help us find a CEO for our company. The experience was awesome and the results exceeded our expectations! When deciding on a company to assist us in our search it was obvious that Nelson/Kraft had the people and resources to find the right individual. True to form, they came through and found us the right person. The process was amazing and thorough and as before exceeded our expectations."
Wishbone Site FurnishingsJohn Jansen, President 
“I recently had the privilege of working with Jeff, from Nelson/Kraft, when looking for a new CFO to join the leadership team at Capstone. Our criteria was strict but Jeff and his team did an excellent job of understanding our needs and matching candidates to them. The process was well defined, communication was excellent, and Jeff led throughout providing experience and counsel along the way. I won’t hesitate to call upon Nelson/Kraft for the future needs of Capstone.”
Capstone Asset ManagementGlenn Murray, President and Chief Investment Officer 
"When we started the hiring process for a new VP of Development, I was concerned about how long it would take. We had a long list of requirements, a tight budget, and were facing a historically tight labour market. For that reason, I felt it would be important to enlist Nelson/Kraft & Associates in the search. Long story short – this experience far exceeded my expectations. We ended up with an exceptional candidate who was able to start by our target date. Ryan and Jeff were excellent in communication and preparation throughout the process. It really felt like they were committed to the best interests of our organization and not just trying to fill a role. I’d strongly recommend them, especially for senior, executive level positions where finding the perfect person is critical.”
HyLandPeter Helm, President 
“Working with Nelson/Kraft & Associates was exactly the right thing to do in our search for a new Executive Director. It allowed us to complete an executive search with a national scope that we simply would have been unable to achieve on our own. Jeff was a great support through the assessment phase, providing guidance when asked but allowing our search committee the room to find and secure the right candidate for us.”
Mission Services of LondonAllen Page, President 
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We’re ready to help you find the leader you are looking for. With us you hire purpose, values, ambition and impact.
Working with organizations from coast to coast across Canada.