Paul Verriez - London & Toronto, ON

Paul Verriez began his career in sales and marketing with Gillette UK. After moving to Canada with Gillette, he took on various positions with Edmont Canada, a division of Beckton Dickinson. Paul's transition into executive search occurred in 1980, when he joined Dunhill Consultants. He illustrated his aptitude for the business quickly, garnering recognition as the top-producing Dunhill Consultant in Canada in 1982. In 1983, Paul became a member of the Dunhill Round Table Discussion Group, a committee reserved for the top 10 Dunhill producers in North America; he became Operations Manager of Dunhill soon after. In 1985, Paul incorporated his own executive search firm, The Verriez Group Inc. Specializing in the accounting and finance disciplines, Paul Verriez has built solid business relationships nationally and internationally in markets such as the UK, Canada, the United States and Mexico.

Some of Paul’s recent searches have identified candidates located in Belgium and Ireland. We have recruited these Canadian senior financial executives who were looking to get back to Canada for these specific roles. One of the positions was located in Yellowknife, NWT.

Other senior searches outside of finance have included VP General Counsel searches for clients located in the GTA.

Grant C. Smith - Vancouver, BC

Grant C. Smith brings to his clients more than twenty-six years of both local and national executive search expertise. During his career, he has successfully managed in excess of 1000 client engagements. For the majority of his search career, Grant held the position of Vice President, Executive Search and Practice Leader with PricewaterhouseCoopers, the world’s leading professional services organization.

In industry, Grant has over 10 years of industry experience in General Management, Plant Management and Sales Management of a well-recognized international manufacturer and distributor.

Grant has conducted many senior level search assignments for municipal governments, non-profits, crown corporations, high tech, manufacturing, distribution, private golf clubs and hotel/hospitality sector clients.

He is a Certified Human Resource Professional and a member in good standing with the Human Resources Management Association of British Columbia.

Peggie Koenig - Saskatoon, SK

Peggie brings macro level perspective to search engagements.

Clients appreciate her ability to find, not just the right person, but someone who has the talent and competencies to lead the organization in achieving its goals. To do that, Peggie works with her team, reviewing the client’s strategic and organizational plans to clarify exactly what’s required in the new executive.

With more than 20 years of experience with strategic and organization initiatives in the public, private and non-profit sectors, Peggie offers C-level support to recruitment projects.

Peggie holds two degrees from the University of Saskatchewan: a Bachelor of Commerce degree with distinction in Human Resources and General Management, and a Master’s degree in Business Administration. She is a Certified Human Resources Professional (CHRP) and Certified Management Consultant (CMC).

Koenig & Associates Executive Search is Saskatchewan’s most effective and credentialed recruitment team. Since 1994 more than 100 clients in the public, private and non-profit sectors have counted on Koenig & Associates to find their new superstars.

To contact Peggie Koenig, please call (306) 934-1774 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or go to the Our Offices section for full details.

Paul Croteau - Winnipeg, MB

Paul Croteau is known as one of Manitoba's leading executive search professionals. His more than 25 years of experience in the recruitment of senior management and executive leadership professionals are the foundation to his solid reputation for developing a deep understanding of his clients’ needs, enabling him to provide exceptional service and successfully meet the complex challenge of matching the right leader to his clients’ business needs.

Paul is a Certified Management Accountant (FCMA) and holds a Bachelor of Commerce degree majoring in accounting. Paul has extensive experience in all phases of executive search and has established a solid reputation in the national marketplace. Prior to joining Legacy Bowes Group, through KPMG and a local independent firm, Paul twice developed the largest and most successful executive search firms in Manitoba providing services to a variety of industries.

Paul has completed numerous executive "C" level and general management searches for a variety of organizations across all disciplines. Some of his clients include prestigious organizations such as the City of Winnipeg,  the Bethania Group, Manitoba Blue Cross, Diagnostic Services Manitoba, Canterra Seeds, Metis Child and Family Services, Manitoba Teachers' Retirement Allowance Fund, Wawanesa Mutual Insurance Company, Ducks Unlimited Canada, The United Way of Winnipeg, Canadian Cancer Society, Canadian Council for Ministers of the Environment, Friends of the Canadian Museum for Human Rights, Cancer Care, St. Boniface Hosipital and Research Foundation, the Asper, Jewish and Winnipeg Foundations, Jovian Capital, MGI Securities Inc.,  Canadian Association of Agri-Retailers, Wildcat Exploration Ltd., and Kraus Global Inc.

To contact Paul Croteau, please call (204) 943-0553 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or go to the Our Offices section for full details.

Working seamlessly with our Senior Partners is a dedicated team of trained researchers and administrative support professionals all with a mandate to ensure our clients total satisfaction with the search process. Collectively our Associates have over 100 years of dedicated research and project management experience. Unique to the search industry is our strong, hands-on team approach to every assignment we manage. Our focus on total quality service has helped us build strong relationships with clients and candidates across North America.