Recognized by clients for his commitment to exceptional search delivery, as well as diversity and inclusion, Michael Henry is one of Canada’s leading executive search professionals.

As Managing Partner of Massey Henry, Michael specializes in leadership recruitment for financial institutions, asset management, insurance, financial and risk management, and securities and non-securities regulation organizations across Canada.

In addition to his core executive search work, Michael serves as an advisor to boards of directors on their overall composition, capabilities, and succession planning strategies at public sector and financial services institutions.

Prior to founding Massey Henry, Michael was a Partner and Head of the Canadian Financial Services Practice at a large global executive search firm. Earlier in his career, he served as the Aide to The Right Honourable Adrienne Clarkson, 26th Governor General of Canada, at which time he developed extensive and enduring relationships with leaders in every sector across the country.

Michael holds a Master of Science degree from the London School of Economics and a Bachelor of Arts from Western University. He is a founding Committee Member and Chair of Massey Hall & Roy Thomson Hall's Centre Aisle and also serves as a Member of the Board of Trustees of both the Massey Foundation and the McMichael Canadian Art Collection.

John is a senior business leader with over 30 years of experience in global consulting, business leadership and strategic investments.

He has held longstanding senior leadership roles with two of the world’s largest consulting firms working with business leaders to drive financial performance through organizational transformation and business restructuring. In addition, to his corporate consulting experience, John has participated in global investments with a partner and personal capital through a variety of private capital entities.

Most recently, he served in a leadership role on the Board and Financial Service practices of a large global executive search firm. Over the past decade, he has led many directors and senior executive searches for some of Canada’s most prominent financial services and public sector organizations.

John is a Certified Management Consultant (CMC) and Chartered Director (C.Dir). He also holds the H.R.C.C designation from the DeGroote School of Business at McMaster University.

Lisa brings more than 30 years of experience in the executive recruitment and financial services industries, including 15 years leading C-suite and senior leadership appointments across capital markets, asset management, investment banking, compliance and fintech.

Before transitioning to executive search, Lisa spent 15 years in institutional equity research roles at organizations such as UBS, Morgan Stanley and CIBC.
With more than 250 completed searches, Lisa is recognized by clients for her deep industry expertise and results-oriented approach, earning her a reputation as a trusted advisor for organizations navigating complex challenges in the financial services sector.

As a Partner at Massey Henry, Lisa takes a strategic and consultative approach to executive search and client management. She focuses on delivering high-impact leadership selection, with particular emphasis on roles within capital markets and asset management.

Previously, Lisa served as Partner and Head of the Canadian financial services practice at a leading global search firm. She holds a Bachelor of Engineering Science (BESc) in Civil Engineering and an MBA, both from Western University, and is a registered Professional Engineer (P.Eng.).

With more than 20 years of leadership experience across three industries, including financial services, Alex has spent his career in the service of others, with a passion for coaching, empowering, and supporting their success. During his career, Alex has grown, developed, and led people and teams across small and medium-sized organizations, as well as in multi-national firms.

Prior to joining Massey Henry, Alex built his own executive coaching firm, served as the Head of Executive Recruitment for the Royal Bank of Canada (RBC), and spent several years as an executive recruitment consultant for a global talent advisory firm. In these roles, he extensively interviewed, assessed, and advised North American and U.K. executives and C-Suite leaders on their career and talent decisions.

Earlier in his career, Alex spent a decade building and leading a retail P&L and managing a large team, earning his first senior leadership position in the process.

As an executive coach at Massey Henry, Alex is committed to helping financial services leaders and executive teams find clarity in their purpose and conviction in their actions. Guided by his years of experience supporting and serving executives in financial services and beyond, Alex helps his clients to take real, meaningful, steps towards realizing their true potential and delivering exceptional results while inspiring their teams to do the same.

Alex earned his bachelor’s degree from the University of Victoria, his MBA from Ivey Business School, and received his coaching training from the Co-Active Training Institute. He holds a Certified Professional Co-Active Coach (CPCC) designation and a Professional Certified Coach (PCC) designation with the International Coaching Federation (ICF).

With over 25 years of recruitment experience, Linda has led and supported diverse executive roles in the financial services, consulting, and global entertainment sectors across North America.

She has led senior-level recruitment assignments for globally recognized organizations such as Deloitte, Mastercard, Capital One, CIBC, State Street, and Hewitt Associates. Most recently, she served as a recruiter for one of the largest and most prominent entertainment companies in the world.

Linda brings a blend of both corporate (internal) and external recruitment experience and is recognized for her collaborative and consultative approach. She is driven by a passion to help both clients and candidates navigate the executive recruitment process to build strong and high-functioning leadership teams.

Linda is also passionate about supporting diversity and inclusion at the executive levels, guided by her prior experience researching and writing HR policies and processes on employment and pay equity. She holds a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Windsor.

Sue brings over 25 years of experience in the executive search industry. She was most recently the Project Manager within the Public Sector, Board, and Financial Services practices at a large global executive search firm.

Having supported hundreds of clients across the public and financial services sectors, she is known for providing exceptional administrative and project management support.

Sue’s exceptional organizational ability and strong customer-service orientation have proven invaluable to clients and candidates as they seek to navigate the complexities of the search process. She ensures that projects run smoothly, and that clients, as well as our project team, have effective solutions, resources, and support throughout the search engagement

Sue’s professional experience is complemented by her Bachelor of Arts degree from York University – Glendon Campus.

Gaurav brings 10 years of experience in the executive recruitment industry, having supported global, national, and boutique search firms.

At Massey Henry, he leads client communications related to the executive recruitment process and oversees the marketing and communications strategy for the firm. He is committed to advancing diversity, inclusion, and equity principles at the senior executive levels.

Gaurav volunteers as a mentor for several initiatives, including with the University of Waterloo’s Faculty of Arts and Skills for Change, a not-for-profit organization providing new Canadian immigrants with a broad range of employment services. He holds an Honours Bachelor of Arts from the University of Waterloo.

Lee-An Palo brings extensive executive recruitment experience across financial services, private equity, corporate services and the public sector, with a focus on market mapping and candidate development.
As a Senior Consultant at Massey Henry, Lee-An is a key member of the Search Delivery team, supporting Partners in developing and executing recruitment strategies for complex, high-impact leadership engagements.

Prior to joining Massey Henry, Lee-An served as a Senior Consultant within the executive search arm of a global consulting firm. Earlier in her career, she held a Recruiter role at a recruitment firm, specializing in bilingual placements across various industries.

Lee-An holds an Advanced Diploma in Human Resources Management from George Brown College. Committed to advancing diversity and inclusion in leadership, she is pursuing the Certified Human Resources Professional (CHRP) designation and has completed training in unconscious bias and reconciliation education.

Mitchell brings research, client relationship management, and labour relations experience across the public and private sectors.

At Massey Henry, he serves as a key member of the search delivery team, supporting executive search activities with a focus on sourcing candidates, developing candidate pools, and supporting client relationships.

Prior to joining the firm, Mitchell served as a Labor Relations Associate (LRA) at the Professional Institute of the Public Service of Canada (PIPSC), where he collaborated with diverse stakeholders and provided research briefs for high impact initiatives.

He holds a Bachelor of Arts with Honours and a Master of Industrial Relations (MIR) from Queen’s University. Driven by a passion for continuous learning, Mitchell recently earned his Master of International Business (MIB) from Regent’s University London, in addition to receiving a Level 7 Diploma from the Chartered Management Institute (UK).

Cathy brings experience with roles that have supported analytics, reporting, and strategic initiatives within a large financial institution environment.

At Massey Henry, she delivers market intelligence and data analysis to better support clients, and contributes to communications related to the executive search process.

Cathy holds a Bachelor of Commerce, with specialization in Finance, from the University of Ottawa. She is currently working towards a Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification.

Rhiana brings communications experience in the investment management and technology sectors.

She is passionate about creating engaging and informative content and communicating complex ideas in simple and engaging ways. At Massey Henry, she supports executive search delivery and the firm’s marketing and communications initiatives, with emphasis on candidate and client documentation.

She holds an Honours Bachelor of Arts from the University of Waterloo in English Rhetoric, Media, and Professional Communication.

Aarti brings a diverse background in research, market analysis, and executive recruitment, offering a unique blend of analytical expertise and strategic insights across global markets.

As a member of the Search Delivery Team at Massey Henry, she focuses on candidate research, reports, and compensation analysis, leveraging her nuanced understanding of the financial services industry to deliver high-calibre candidate insights for our clients.

Previously, Aarti served as a Research Operations Analyst at a global executive search firm, where she analyzed complex candidate and organizational data to support senior-level hiring decisions across North American markets, with a focus on the financial services sector.

Aarti holds a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Delhi and a Master’s in Marketing and Advertising Management from Amity University. She recently completed a Postgraduate Certificate in Advanced Communications for Professionals at Fanshawe College.

Darlene brings over 20 years of experience in the financial services industry. She was most recently the Chief Administrative Officer at a top-tier executive compensation and pension consulting firm and has also worked as a Project Coordinator at a large global executive search firm.

She brings with her many years of experience providing executive-level support at the CEO and board levels in financial services.

Darlene’s strong administrative, communication, and interpersonal skills support the firm’s clients and candidates as they navigate the executive search process, while ensuring excellence in client delivery.