At Elite Executives, we do not take our relationships with our Clients and Candidates for granted! We look at each day as a blessing and an opportunity to forge new lasting relationships!

Colleen McCullough-CEO/Lead Recruiter heads up the practice of EE.  She possesses a clear vision, is courageous, empathetic, has integrity and brings out the best in others.

Colleen began her journey in the recruiting industry in 1995 and quickly became a Senior Consultant with Marberg Staffing where she placed candidates within the financial services, insurance, investment and legal industry on a permanent, contract and temporary basis.

In 1997 she launched CDM & Associates and was successful in supplying the major banks, investment firms, insurance companies and law firms with support staff and management on a permanent, contract and temporary basis.

In 2004 she joined forces with McKinnon Management Group where she was introduced to the retail industry. She ran a full cycle desk and honed her skills working with big box, grocery, fashion and luxury retail Clients.

In 2006 she launched Elite Executives in Toronto and shortly after that in Montreal QC as well. The focus was mainly on the retail industry with a number of successful retailers that are still Clients today.

Below are some Testimonials:

Georgi Gvakharia – Senior Country Director – Canada – Ralph Lauren

I have had the pleasure of having been a client of Colleen’s both as a prospective employer as well as a professional seeking a new career opportunity. I’ve been impressed with her professionalism and her wealth of contacts in the Luxury Retail industry. Colleen is very engaging, trustworthy, and dependable.
She has a wealth of experience in the luxury retail recruiting field, so she has contacts in many of the right places to assist people at all levels.

Top qualities: Great Results, Personable, High Integrity”

I highly recommend Colleen and her professional recruitment services. She is an honest and forthright professional in her own right and does an excellent job matching company needs to a professional’s desires.

Emily Skelly – Area Manager, New York, NY – Christian Louboutin

It was a pleasure working with Colleen when making my decision on the next chapter in my career. She was honest, approachable, thoughtful and present. I never questioned where I was in the process and Colleen was always a quick text or phone call away. Even after I was hired, Colleen followed up, wanting to make sure I was happy with my decision and if there was anything that was still not clear. I truly appreciated her attention to me as a candidate but most importantly to me as a human, putting my needs first. A+!

Jacoby Foster – Boutique Manager, Saks New York, NY – Christian Louboutin

Words cannot express the gratitude I have for Colleen. After one phone call with Colleen, I felt like I have an advocate to help me break in to a new arena of luxury. She is quick and is dedicated to her communication every step of the way. The references I provided all were highly impressed with her questions and spirit. If you are looking to land your dream job, Colleen is the first place I would start! Thank you again Colleen. Seriously, you are professional and wonderful – a powerful combo.

Lanita Layton – C-Level Executive – Former Managing Director, HUGO BOSS – Luxury and Omni Channel Consultant

Colleen was very helpful for us at Hugo Boss, recruiting the besttalent in a timely manner for our Retail channel expansion. Herability to keep perspective on who would be the right person tofill a role not just for the present but also for the future was key.

Lucy Lin – Former Area Sales Manager – Christian Louboutin

Professional and very easy to connect with, it was a greatexperience working with Colleen.

Paul M. Young – Director of Public Affairs – JTI (Japan Tobacco International)

Colleen was the recruiter when I was a candidate for a senior level stakeholder & communications position. She was professional; she provided the background information and expectations to prepare for the interview process and was responsible for negotiating an adequate level of compensation when an offer was tendered. It was a pleasure to work with Colleen and I recommend her to organizations and individuals in the search / recruiting space.

Adriana Durca, BEcon – Manager, Billing and Accounts Receivable – Law Society of Ontario

Colleen’s expertise was essential to helping me move forward in my career. She worked hard to find me an excellent position that aligned with my skills. Throughout the months of interviews, I could rely on her extensive experience, continuous support, and valuable insights to make sure that I was always prepared. She went above and beyond as a recruiting professional and I can’t thank her enough for all of her help. I would highly recommend working with Colleen!

Simone Castello – Communications, Digital Content Strategy, Writer and Editor – Law Society of Ontario

Colleen reached out to me via LinkedIn because she was able to carefully match my skills and experience to the role she was recruiting for, along with her client’s needs. And for this, I am grateful — it was an excellent leap for my career. Right from the initial introduction through to the offer, Colleen was by my side for the entire process. She was supportive, easy to speak with, and she listened when I had concerns or questions. It was wonderful working with her, and I think anyone would benefit from her years of experience and expertise. Thank you, Colleen!

David Zsoldos – Senior Recruitment Partner – BMO Wealth Management

I have known Colleen for over 12 years both personally and professionally. I went on my first sales call with her and many of recruiting techniques have been learned by working alongside her. She is an open-door collaborative manager who has a strong focus on client service and finding that right match for both her clients and candidates. She is extremely hard working and professional and prides herself in the quality of her work. I still consider her to be one of my closest mentors and often rely on her for professional advice. Her wisdom and knowledge of the Recruiting industry is exceptional