Massey Henry advises boards on the appointment of CEOs and directors who will shape the future.

Led by Jeff Hauswirth
Our Board & CEO Practice is led by
Jeff Hauswirth, a trusted board advisor and seasoned executive search practitioner with extensive experience partnering with boards and senior leaders across Canada and globally.
Across more than 300 CEO and board succession and search engagements,
Jeff brings a nuanced perspective on:
- Executive leadership and board effectiveness and performance
- CEO succession planning and transition
- The evolving role of boards in shaping organizational success


Advised by Michael Henry
Our Board & CEO Practice is supported by Michael Henry, Founder and Managing Partner, who serves as a trusted advisor to boards and CEOs for some of Canada's most prominent private and public sector organizations.
Across more than 400 executive searches, including 50+ board director mandates, Michael brings a nuanced perspective on:
- Executive leadership and board effectiveness and performance
- Board composition, capabilities, and succession planning
- CEO selection, assessment, and leadership transition
- Building effective executive teams aligned with organizational strategy
- Advising senior executives as they transition from executive leadership to board roles
CEO Services
The selection of a CEO role is among the most consequential leadership decisions a board will make, and yet, after 18 months in the role, 42% are not viewed as a success.
Our structured, advisory‑led approach emphasizes thoughtful stakeholder engagement, disciplined evaluation, and confident decision‑making to reduce risk and support long-term success.

CEO Selection & Advisory
We partner with boards to identify, assess, and appoint CEOs for permanent and interim roles.

Succession Planning
We support boards with proactive succession planning and CEO readiness assessments designed to ensure continuity and mitigate risk.

Market Mapping & Talent Intelligence
Leveraging our deep network across the sector, we deliver comprehensive market insights on executive leadership talent to inform search strategy, succession planning, and longer-term leadership needs.

Leadership Coaching & Assessment
We provide psychometric assessment and tailored coaching to support executive performance, development, and successful leadership transitions.
Board Selection & Advisory
We partner with boards to build high‑performing, future‑ready governance teams aligned with today’s evolving corporate, technology, and risk landscape.








