Stanton Chase Expands Its Canadian Presence with the Addition of Octave Mæcenas

Having supported clients in Canada for many years, the firm expands its footprint and connection to the region with a new office in Montreal.

Octave Mæcenas, a premier executive search firm based in Montreal, has teamed up with Stanton Chase, a global leader in the industry. They now join a network of over 70 Stanton Chase offices across 45 countries worldwide. This partnership makes Montreal the third Stanton Chase office in Canada, joining our locations in Toronto and Calgary.

Our Montreal office hosts five senior consultants and two founding partners: Paul Theriault, an expert in transportation, professional services, and consumer goods, and Michael Lavoie, a trusted advisor in the financial and non-profit sectors.

By joining Stanton Chase’s global family, Paul and Michael’s team positions itself to offer even better services to their clients. The partnership grants them access to a global talent network and Stanton Chase’s tools, expertise, and processes, which have proven their effectiveness over more than 30 years. They also acquire a trusted name in the leadership industry—one that is synonymous with personalized client care, a commitment to excellence, out-of-the-box thinking and innovation, and a passion for people.

“Welcoming Paul, Michael, and their team to Stanton Chase feels like a real milestone for us. Their track record in finding exceptional talent for Montreal’s business community speaks for itself. We’re honored they’ve chosen to join us and can’t wait to see how their expertise will benefit our clients. This is a big step for Stanton Chase in Montreal, and we’re thrilled about the possibilities ahead,” said Kristof Reynvoet, Stanton Chase’s Global Chair of the Board.

To the companies of Montreal: whatever leadership challenges you face—whether it’s finding a world-class CEO through executive search, planning for succession to ensure a smooth transition, or assessing your executive team to optimize performance—Stanton Chase Montreal stands ready to help you write your own success story.