Caldwell Enhances Financial Services Recruiting Capabilities with the Addition of Eric Mok

TORONTO, ON / ACCESSWIRE / September 12, 2024 / Retained executive search firm Caldwell (TSX:CWL)(OTCQX:CWLPF) today announced a major enhancement to its people, talent and culture recruiting capabilities with the addition of Eric Mok as a partner in the firm's Financial Services Practice and a member of the Toronto office.

"With more than 25 years of experience in investment banking and wealth management, Eric has strong corporate relationships, strategic advisory skills and a deep understanding of the public markets across multiple sectors," said Paul Heller and Glenn Buggy, managing partners of Caldwell's Financial Services Practice. "His wide network of C-suite relationships across corporate Canada will be an invaluable asset to the team."

Mok joins Caldwell after a 21-year career at RBC. He spent 16 years at RBC Capital Markets as a managing director in Equity Capital Markets, spearheading the origination and execution of convertible debenture, preferred share, and yield-oriented products. Prior to investment banking, Mok spent seven years in wealth management as a fixed income portfolio advisor/bond trader at RBC Dominion Securities Inc. (five years) and TD Securities (two years), where he executed bond trades, provided strategic advice on bond swapping strategies, credit-related issues, and preferred share markets.

"This strategic addition aligns perfectly with Caldwell's ongoing commitment to enhancing our capabilities and expanding our reach in key markets," said Chris Beck, chief executive officer. "Eric's extensive experience and robust network will be instrumental in driving growth and delivering exceptional value to our clients, further solidifying our position as a leader in the executive search industry."

​​About Caldwell

Caldwell is a leading retained executive search firm connecting clients with transformational talent. Together with IQTalent, we are a technology-powered talent acquisition firm specializing in recruitment at all levels. Through the two distinct brands - Caldwell and IQTalent- the firm leverages the latest innovations in AI to offer an integrated spectrum of services delivered by teams with deep knowledge in their respective areas. Services include candidate research and sourcing through to full recruitment at the professional, executive and board levels, as well as a suite of talent strategy and assessment tools that can help clients hire the right people, then manage and inspire them to achieve maximum business results.

Caldwell's common shares are listed on The Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX:CWL) and trade on the OTCQX Market (OTCQX:CWLPF). Please visit our website at www.caldwell.com for further information.

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Caroline Lomot
Vice President, Marketing & Communications
Caldwell
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SOURCE: Caldwell Partners International, Inc.