The addition marks one of six strategic hires the firm has made over the past year, reflecting its continued growth and deepening sector expertise.
TORONTO, May 27, 2025 – Massey Henry, one of North America’s leading executive search firms focused on financial services, is pleased to announce the appointment of Rachel Liem-Smith as Principal.
Ms. Liem-Smith brings over a decade of experience overseeing high-impact talent acquisition functions at major Canadian financial institutions. Most recently, she led national talent acquisition teams at CWB Financial Group and National Bank of Canada, directing enterprise-wide recruitment strategies across commercial banking, corporate services, and technology.
In these roles, she also worked closely with external executive search firms, providing her with a nuanced understanding of the industry from a client perspective.
“Rachel’s leadership in building high-performing recruitment teams and her deep understanding of the financial services landscape make her an ideal fit for our firm,” said Michael Henry, Managing Partner. “As we continue to scale, her experience and values align seamlessly with our client-first approach.”
Throughout her career, Ms. Liem-Smith has delivered full-cycle recruitment solutions across a range of functions, including finance, legal, regulatory compliance, strategy, technology, and audit. She is known for her collaborative style and ability to foster strong, trust-based relationships with both clients and candidates.
“I am excited to join a firm with a clear sector focus, strong market reputation, and a client-centric, entrepreneurial culture,” said Ms. Liem-Smith. “The pace of growth and calibre of work at Massey Henry present an exciting opportunity to apply my experience in financial services toward shaping meaningful leadership outcomes within the sector.”
ABOUT MASSEY HENRY
Massey Henry is one of North America’s leading executive search and board advisory firms focused exclusively on the financial services sector. With an experienced team of industry leaders and executive recruitment specialists, the firm combines innovation with sector expertise to provide clients with full-scope talent assessment, coaching, succession planning, and executive search services.
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