Meet Our Founder, Adam Dean

Throughout my career, I’ve gained diverse experiences that have shaped my leadership perspective. I began as an investment banker at CIBC, later transitioning to Egon Zehnder, a globally-recognized search firm, where I refined my ability to identify and assess top leadership talent. This combination of financial expertise and strategic insight inspired me to establish my own executive search practice.

Leading DES, my goal is to offer a personalized, bespoke and agile approach that larger firms often lack. Leveraging a high-touch model, strong relationships with leaders and boards, and competency-based assessments, I align leadership talent with each organization’s vision and culture.

I’m driven by the complexities of business and the pivotal role that executive leadership plays in success. Years of collaboration with senior leaders in high-stakes industries have honed my ability to deliver tailored solutions and meaningful results.

When you work with me, you gain a trusted advisor and a dedicated team who are committed to finding leaders who will shape your organization’s future.

Let’s collaborate to build a leadership team that drives your success.