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Meet the team

R. David Kinley

Managing Director
d.kinley@stantonchase.com

David, Managing Director at Stanton Chase Toronto, is a fast-moving veteran of the private equity world who understands the skills required within successful growth companies in a variety of industries.

Long associated with fast paced communities in the U.S. and Canada, David is a former Board Member and Managing Partner of Christian & Timbers, the world's largest technology-based executive search firm. His experience additionally encompasses work in Asia and Europe. He is also a former search partner and practice leader at The Caldwell Partners.

David's recent experience recruiting leadership and working with Boards in the U.S., Canada and Asia-Pacific includes companies in both the pre and post-IPO stages. From his extensive network of world class contacts in North America, he fully understands the leadership needs of fast-moving sectors.

David has three sons and a daughter, thus, when he is not jetting around North America, he is driving to soccer, baseball and hockey games

Industry Practice Expertise:

  • Financial Services
  • Natural Resources and Energy
  • Technology

Heather Connelly

Managing Partner
h.connelly@stantonchase.com

Heather is the President and Managing Partner of Stanton Chase Toronto. Known for her "high touch" style in her relationships with clients and candidates, she has spent much of her career dealing with the complex processes associated with change at the senior executive and board level and the transition strategies required.

A former Partner at Heidrick & Struggles, she led the Public Sector and Leadership Services practices in Canada. She is a former Partner of both Caldwell Partners and KPMG. She has been assessing and evaluating leadership talent for over 20 years.

Heather is Vice Chair and former Chair of the Learning Partnership (a partnership between public education and business), and a former member of the Board of Directors of the Change Foundation and VON Canada Foundation. Among her other community activities are the Governance Committees of Wellspring and The Learning Partnership. Heather is also a coach for the Executive Director Institute, co-sponsored by the Maytree Foundation and York University.

Heather is a frequent speaker on Board Governance and Leadership Transition.

Industry Practice Expertise:

  • Government, Education and Non Profit
  • Life Sciences and Healthcare
  • Professional Services

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Toronto Office
220 King St. West
5th Floor
Toronto, Ontario
Canada
M5H 1K4

Tel: +1 416-593-5550
Fax: +1 416-593-4441
E-mail: toronto@stantonchase.com