Let us cannect you.

Looking to hire your next board member, executive, or fractional leader?

Through Cannector, we can broker the right introduction with Canadian leaders who are strategic, experienced, and aligned with your mission.

Cannector offers three flexible tiers to help organizations access top talent from CCI’s trusted network of business builders, governance experts, and innovation leaders.

Whether you’re raising your visibility or conducting a targeted executive or board search, Cannector goes beyond job postings. We deliver warm, personalized introductions through a high-touch, fast-turnaround service — connecting you directly with the people shaping Canada’s innovation economy.

Find New Cannections

Instantly reach the inboxes of Canada’s top innovators and board leaders

Looking to raise the profile of your board or executive opportunity? Get it directly in front of Canada’s most qualified, board-ready leaders.

With this direct mail tier, your posting is personally delivered by our team to the inboxes of over 1,500 vetted leaders, including Innovation Governance Program (iGP) alumni, seasoned operators leading CCI companies, and experts in our network.

Why it works:

  • Noise-free delivery: Straight to the inboxes of top-tier talent

  • Trusted visibility: Shared by the Council of Canadian Innovators

  • Strategic alignment: Position your organization at the centre of Canada’s innovation and tech ecosystem

Perfect for organizations ready to be seen by the right people, at the right time.

$750+HST

Premium Board Search & Shortlist

For organizations that need more than visibility — this is a tailored, high-touch board recruitment service designed to deliver results.

Our Concierge Tier combines targeted promotion with personalized curation to connect you directly with Canada’s top innovation leaders.

What’s included:

  • Curated shortlist: Receive 10–15 pre-vetted candidates aligned with your organization’s mission, values, and leadership needs

  • Exclusive opportunity blast: A standalone announcement sent directly to our trusted network of over 1,500 experienced, board-ready professionals

  • Multi-channel exposure: Your opportunity is also amplified on CCI’s social channels on LinkedIn, X, and Bluesky, reaching our audience of over 20,000 business and government leaders.

Why it works:

This is Cannector’s most strategic offering — ideal for boards seeking precision, discretion, and speed. We combine our deep network and recruitment expertise to deliver leaders ready to make an impact.

Position your organization with confidence at the forefront of Canada’s innovation economy.

$1,500+HST

Brokered Candidate Introductions

Get high-touch support to meet, evaluate, and engage potential candidates with speed and discretion. We’ll facilitate warm introductions between your organization and top-tier candidates who align with your board or executive needs.

Our team will coordinate initial outreach, provide relevant candidate background information, and ensure both parties are aligned on expectations for a productive first conversation. This personalized approach supports more efficient and informed recruitment, helping you build high-impact leadership teams with confidence.

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Book a discovery call.

Finding your next board member or executive leader starts here.

You may already have access to Cannector services.

Organizations connected to the following networks are eligible to use some of Cannector’s executive and board search services at no cost:

  • Council of Canadian Innovators (CCI) members

  • 2024 Deloitte Fast 50 winners

  • Clients of the Innovation Asset Collective (IAC)

If you’re affiliated with any of the above and interested in running a board or executive search, get in touch with our team to get started.

Are You a Recruiter or Search Partner?

We believe in collaboration — not competition.

Cannector welcomes partnerships with recruiters, executive search firms, and talent platforms who are aligned with our mission: helping Canadian companies scale with the right leadership in place.

If you’re looking to collaborate, co-design solutions, or tap into our curated network of innovation leaders, we’d love to connect.

Let’s explore how we can work together to help Canadian firms scale-up globally.

Meet Your Cannectors

  • Patrick Searle

    Vice President, Corporate Affairs

  • Gabriella Boulos

    Director of Programs and Events

  • Sara Psenicka-Baker

    Director of Member Success