Rachel Liem-Smith is a seasoned talent acquisition leader with over a decade of experience leading recruitment and executive hiring strategies across Canada’s financial services sector.
She has held senior leadership roles at major Canadian banking institutions, including CWB Financial Group and National Bank of Canada, where she led national teams and oversaw enterprise-wide talent acquisition strategies spanning corporate functions, commercial banking, technology, regulatory compliance, and executive recruitment.
As Principal at Massey Henry, Rachel leads the firm’s Search Delivery team, bringing a unique perspective shaped by her recruitment expertise and her previous experience as a client of executive search firms. She draws on this insight to help deliver high-impact leadership mandates with a focus on client service.
A strong believer in collaboration, operational excellence, and a client-first mindset, Rachel has built a reputation for cultivating high-performing teams and delivering tailored, thoughtful solutions that reflect each organization’s unique needs. Her leadership style is grounded in trust, transparency, and a commitment to long-term relationship building.
Rachel holds a Diploma in Business Administration with a focus in Human Resources from the Northern Alberta Institute of Technology (NAIT).