Perras Consulting is a member of Waterhouse Executive Search Partners. Strategically located in Toronto; Vancouver; Winnipeg; London; Madison, Wisconsin; and Seattle, Washington, the Waterhouse team of professionals has combined retained executive search experience of over 150 years. Each of our alliance partners runs a regional executive search practice, and they are viewed as established recruitment experts in their business communities. Well respected for their local and regional knowledge, they are known as full service solutions providers, assisting their clients in solving complex problems through a structured consultative process.
We adhere to the Code of Ethic and Professionals Practice Guidelines laid out by the AESC (Association of Executive Search Consultants), the professional association representing retained executive search consulting firms worldwide. Working seamlessly together on major client engagements, we have demonstrated outstanding search outcomes on behalf of major clients across Canada and the United States.
We adhere to the Code of Ethic and Professionals Practice Guidelines laid out by the AESC (Association of Executive Search Consultants), the professional association representing retained executive search consulting firms worldwide. Working seamlessly together on major client engagements, we have demonstrated outstanding search outcomes on behalf of major clients across Canada and the United States.
Jon Stungevicius -Toronto, ON
Jon received a Bachelor of Science degree from McMaster University in 1982 and has been involved in recruitment since 1990. From 1990 to 2000 Jon focused on the recruitment of highly specialized professional and leadership talent for the technology industry. Since 2000, Jon expanded his search practice to include a broad variety of disciplines (finance, human resources, information technology, public sector, not-for-profit, healthcare, business operations, etc) while refocused his search practice to align with executive recruitment, executive assessment and the management of large-scale recruitment initiatives as a result of organizational transformation. During his career Jon has successfully led over 200 executive search assignments in the both the broader public and private sector and has conducted search assignments on both a provincial and national basis. As a result, Jon has staffed positions in both rural an urban locations and is familiar with the challenges of recruitment in different geographic regions.
From an industry perspective Jon works across all verticals. Jon's private sector experience includes technology, financial services, retail and manufacturing. In the public sector, he has worked with government at the federal, provincial and provincial levels -- these include funded agencies, commissions, healthcare and a range of not-for-profits.
Paul Verriez - London, ON
Paul began his career in sales and marketing with Gillette UK. After moving to Canada with Gillette, he took on various positions with Edmont Canada, a division of Beckton Dickinson. Paul's transition into executive search occurred in 1980, when he joined Dunhill Consultants. He illustrated his aptitude for the business quickly, garnering recognition as the top-producing Dunhill Consultant in Canada in 1982. In 1983, Paul became a member of the Dunhill Round Table Discussion Group, a committee reserved for the top 10 Dunhill producers in North America; he became Operations Manager of Dunhill soon after. In 1985, Paul incorporated his own executive search firm, The Verriez Group Inc. Specializing in the accounting and finance disciplines, Paul Verriez has built solid business relationships nationally and internationally in markets such as the UK, Canada, the United States and Mexico.
Some of Paul’s recent searches have identified candidates located in Belgium and Ireland. We have recruited these Canadian senior financial executives who were looking to get back to Canada for these specific roles. One of the positions was located in Yellowknife, NWT.
Other senior searches outside of finance have included VP General Counsel searches for clients located in the GTA. Paul continues to build long-term relationships with his clients from offices in London and Toronto.
Grant C. Smith - Vancouver, BC
Grant brings to his clients more than thirty two years of both local and national executive search expertise. During his career, he has successfully managed in excess of 1000 client engagements. For the majority of his search career, Grant held the position of Vice President, Executive Search and Practice Leader with PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP, the world's leading professional services organization. In industry, Grant has over 10 years of industry experience in General Management, Plant Management and Sales Management of a well-recognized international manufacturer and distributor. Grant has conducted many senior level search assignments for municipal governments, non-profits, crown corporations, high tech, manufacturing, distribution, private golf clubs and hotel/hospitality sector clients. He is a Certified Human Resource Professional and a member in good standing with the Human Resources Management Association of British Columbia.
Paul Croteau - Winnipeg, MB
Paul is known as one of Manitoba's leading executive search professionals. His more than 25 years of experience in the recruitment of senior management and executive leadership professionals are the foundation to his solid reputation for developing a deep understanding of his clients' needs, enabling him to provide exceptional service and successfully meet the complex challenge of matching the right leader to his clients' business needs. Paul is a Certified Management Accountant (FCMA) and holds a Bachelor of Commerce degree majoring in accounting. Paul has extensive experience in all phases of executive search and has established a solid reputation in the national marketplace. Prior to joining Legacy Bowes Group, through KPMG and a local independent firm, Paul twice developed the largest and most successful executive search firms in Manitoba providing services to a variety of industries. Paul has completed numerous executive "C" level and general management searches for a variety of clients.
Dan Dieck - Madison, Wisconsin
Dan specializes in executive level searches, and is a co-founder of International Retained Search Associates (IRSA), a global organization of boutique search firms. With over 25 years of sales and management experience, Dan has developed a high degree of loyalty from his client base, which includes private, medium size, first stage and Fortune 500 companies. His client focus translates into an aggressive, results-oriented style of recruiting that allows him to consistently deliver desired results.
Craig Macdonald - Seattle, Washington
Craig brings more than 30 years of executive search experience in the Pacific Northwest and nationally. Before beginning his independent search career, Craig spent 6 years in Human Resources with Weyerhaeuser Company in both the South and at corporate headquarters in Federal Way, WA. Craig has done successful searches for clients, many of whom have partnered with him for more than 20 years, in wood products, pulp and paper, manufacturing, construction, real estate, construction, food service, retail, technology and non-profits/Associations. More recently Craig has developed a specialty in consulting with Boards of Directors on CEO/Executive Director searches. He is a Certified Personnel Consultant and a member of the International Retained Search Associates.
Jon received a Bachelor of Science degree from McMaster University in 1982 and has been involved in recruitment since 1990. From 1990 to 2000 Jon focused on the recruitment of highly specialized professional and leadership talent for the technology industry. Since 2000, Jon expanded his search practice to include a broad variety of disciplines (finance, human resources, information technology, public sector, not-for-profit, healthcare, business operations, etc) while refocused his search practice to align with executive recruitment, executive assessment and the management of large-scale recruitment initiatives as a result of organizational transformation. During his career Jon has successfully led over 200 executive search assignments in the both the broader public and private sector and has conducted search assignments on both a provincial and national basis. As a result, Jon has staffed positions in both rural an urban locations and is familiar with the challenges of recruitment in different geographic regions.
From an industry perspective Jon works across all verticals. Jon's private sector experience includes technology, financial services, retail and manufacturing. In the public sector, he has worked with government at the federal, provincial and provincial levels -- these include funded agencies, commissions, healthcare and a range of not-for-profits.
Paul Verriez - London, ON
Paul began his career in sales and marketing with Gillette UK. After moving to Canada with Gillette, he took on various positions with Edmont Canada, a division of Beckton Dickinson. Paul's transition into executive search occurred in 1980, when he joined Dunhill Consultants. He illustrated his aptitude for the business quickly, garnering recognition as the top-producing Dunhill Consultant in Canada in 1982. In 1983, Paul became a member of the Dunhill Round Table Discussion Group, a committee reserved for the top 10 Dunhill producers in North America; he became Operations Manager of Dunhill soon after. In 1985, Paul incorporated his own executive search firm, The Verriez Group Inc. Specializing in the accounting and finance disciplines, Paul Verriez has built solid business relationships nationally and internationally in markets such as the UK, Canada, the United States and Mexico.
Some of Paul’s recent searches have identified candidates located in Belgium and Ireland. We have recruited these Canadian senior financial executives who were looking to get back to Canada for these specific roles. One of the positions was located in Yellowknife, NWT.
Other senior searches outside of finance have included VP General Counsel searches for clients located in the GTA. Paul continues to build long-term relationships with his clients from offices in London and Toronto.
Grant C. Smith - Vancouver, BC
Grant brings to his clients more than thirty two years of both local and national executive search expertise. During his career, he has successfully managed in excess of 1000 client engagements. For the majority of his search career, Grant held the position of Vice President, Executive Search and Practice Leader with PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP, the world's leading professional services organization. In industry, Grant has over 10 years of industry experience in General Management, Plant Management and Sales Management of a well-recognized international manufacturer and distributor. Grant has conducted many senior level search assignments for municipal governments, non-profits, crown corporations, high tech, manufacturing, distribution, private golf clubs and hotel/hospitality sector clients. He is a Certified Human Resource Professional and a member in good standing with the Human Resources Management Association of British Columbia.
Paul Croteau - Winnipeg, MB
Paul is known as one of Manitoba's leading executive search professionals. His more than 25 years of experience in the recruitment of senior management and executive leadership professionals are the foundation to his solid reputation for developing a deep understanding of his clients' needs, enabling him to provide exceptional service and successfully meet the complex challenge of matching the right leader to his clients' business needs. Paul is a Certified Management Accountant (FCMA) and holds a Bachelor of Commerce degree majoring in accounting. Paul has extensive experience in all phases of executive search and has established a solid reputation in the national marketplace. Prior to joining Legacy Bowes Group, through KPMG and a local independent firm, Paul twice developed the largest and most successful executive search firms in Manitoba providing services to a variety of industries. Paul has completed numerous executive "C" level and general management searches for a variety of clients.
Dan Dieck - Madison, Wisconsin
Dan specializes in executive level searches, and is a co-founder of International Retained Search Associates (IRSA), a global organization of boutique search firms. With over 25 years of sales and management experience, Dan has developed a high degree of loyalty from his client base, which includes private, medium size, first stage and Fortune 500 companies. His client focus translates into an aggressive, results-oriented style of recruiting that allows him to consistently deliver desired results.
Craig Macdonald - Seattle, Washington
Craig brings more than 30 years of executive search experience in the Pacific Northwest and nationally. Before beginning his independent search career, Craig spent 6 years in Human Resources with Weyerhaeuser Company in both the South and at corporate headquarters in Federal Way, WA. Craig has done successful searches for clients, many of whom have partnered with him for more than 20 years, in wood products, pulp and paper, manufacturing, construction, real estate, construction, food service, retail, technology and non-profits/Associations. More recently Craig has developed a specialty in consulting with Boards of Directors on CEO/Executive Director searches. He is a Certified Personnel Consultant and a member of the International Retained Search Associates.