Our team is known for its exceptional vision of the business world, its in-depth understanding of the market, and its trusting relationships with partners in our pan-Canadian and international network. We are also at the cutting edge of using artificial intelligence in executive search. This technology allows us to surpass human limitations and find the candidates that best meet your needs, without taking away from the client experience and candidate experience.
Our unique approach considers your specific challenges, your vision and your corporate culture and presents you with the best selection of talent for achieving your strategic objectives.
The PIXCELL Approach
Designed to create the perfect fit and deeply rooted in our company values
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Global
With every candidate, we thoroughly validate their skills and achievements, analyze their work behaviour and assess their professional aspirations so that we can present you with profiles that truly meet your expectations.
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Strategic
We tailor our recruitment strategy to your business’ specific needs and unique situation to ensure the best results, time after time.
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People-Centric
Our strong focus on the client experience and candidate experience sets us apart from the competition. We make a special effort to foster lasting relationships.
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Result-Oriented
We pride ourselves on exceeding your expectations in all areas and using our sophisticated recruitment tools and extensive network of industry partners to your full advantage.
Like you, PIXCELL’s headhunters are passionate about their profession. Time and again, our executive search services will live up to your expectations and meet the highest standards of our industry.
Our work is important to us, and so are the relationships we build along the way. We carry out our mandates with integrity and enthusiasm and offer you friendly, accessible services that reflect a real understanding of your business needs.
Passion is our driving force and the fuel to our fire. We work with purpose and determination to offer you the best talent search services.
We know that your results depend on the work we do. We stop at nothing and see every mandate through to the end. You can trust us based on the simple fact that we take pride in your satisfaction.
The PIXCELL team uses its knowledge and interpersonal skills to work with everyone involved in your executive search, from the management team and board of directors to the candidates interested in joining your organization. With PIXCELL, you have peace of mind knowing that your recruitment is in good hands.
The PIXCELL TEAM
President and Managing Partner
Founder, president and managing partner of PIXCELL, François has more than 12 years of experience in recruiting senior executives, mid-level executives and board members. As the leader of PIXCELL’s operations, he knows first-hand how important it is to surround yourself with the right people to succeed. Since founding PIXCELL in 2016, he has guided boards of directors and executive committees in the search, assessment and selection of candidates for executive and management positions.
Before starting PIXCELL, François began his career in business development in the software industry. First, he worked for a large global company where he managed major accounts, and then for a French company where he led the development of a strategic plan to penetrate the North American market.
In 2011, he joined a headhunting firm where he quickly started overseeing searches for top-tier positions. A few years later he founded PIXCELL, confident that good consulting can make all the difference in the executive search process, when technology and innovation are leveraged.
Fluent in English, French and Spanish, François graduated from McGill University and is frequently asked to weigh in on the human resources issues that companies face.
Senior Consultant
As a consultant at PIXCELL – Leaders Recruiting Leaders, Sarah is responsible for building long-lasting relationships of trust and loyalty with both clients and senior executives and/or board members by fully understanding their needs and providing an approach tailored to their expectations.
Before joining PIXCELL, Sarah worked for a global executive search firm in Luxembourg. She subsequently held a role on the talent, diversity and inclusion management team for a major global investment bank in Paris.
Sarah came to Montréal in 2020 as a learning and development specialist for a major global investment bank.
In 2022, she joined PIXCELL, where she helps organizations search, assess, and select executives, senior executives and/or board members.
Sarah holds a Master of Management from the IESEG School of Management in Paris. She has strong international exposure, having lived and/or worked in France, Brazil, Luxembourg and Canada. According to her, innovation is the driver of corporate growth and excellence, and human capital is the key to achieving these goals.
Senior Consultant
As a Senior Consultant at PIXCELL - Elite Recruiters, Agathe is responsible for partnering with our clients in the search and evaluation of key talents for their organization. Her advisory approach is based on an in-depth analysis of their unique needs to implement tailor-made solutions. Her leitmotif is to build and nurture authentic, trusting relationships with the clients and candidates she accompanies.
A native of Montreal, she has always evolved in multidisciplinary industries and international organizations undergoing transformation, which has allowed her to be exposed to a wide range of talents and organizational contexts. It is in pursuit of this trajectory that she decided to join the PIXCELL team and make the leap into consulting.
Throughout her career, Agathe has managed teams responsible for leading and deploying global programs related to succession planning and skills development. She has also delivered several projects related to optimizing HR operations in hyper-growth contexts, particularly in mergers & acquisitions.
She holds a Certificate in Communication Studies from the University of Montreal and a bachelor's degree in Sexology from the University of Quebec in Montreal. Agathe has worked in talent acquisition and management since the beginning of her career.
Executive Assistant
As an Executive Assistant at PIXCELL – Leaders Recruiting Leaders, Ana is responsible for assisting the team with all daily operations, particularly with the different executive search mandates.
Ana has 5 years of experience in administration, law and accounting. More specifically, she was responsible for spearheading the data protection policies and procedures within a software organization. Following that, she came to Montreal in 2021 as an international student to study commerce and business management.
Ana holds a bachelor’s degree in law from Universidade do Vale do Rio dos Sinos, in Brazil, one of Brazil’s top law schools.
According to her, people are the most valuable asset in any kind of businesses, and trust relationships are the key to long-term success.
Our talent search specialists are not only leaders in their field but also well versed in industry-specific business concerns. Over the years, our executive recruitment firm has developed a vast network of Canadian and international partners to provide you with fast, privileged access to the best candidates in your industry.
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