Our Team
Joanne Elek, Vice President
Joanne is highly respected within the executive search industry and is known for her integrity, honesty, professionalism, and discretion. With more than 20 years of executive search experience, her expertise is in the recruitment of senior level operational, finance and accounting professionals across several industry sectors including manufacturing, media and entertainment, technology, healthcare and professional services. She has assisted clients in the Greater Toronto Area, throughout Southern Ontario, Greater Montreal Area and as far away as Yellowknife.
Joanne has developed a search practice built on strong, long-term relationships. Her style is highly personalized, and she provides people with career perspective and advice.
Joanne is a trusted business advisor to clients and candidates alike.
Joanne has been a volunteer advisor for many years with CPA Canada and is currently a member of the Advisory Board for Sustainable Business (ABSB). In this role, she works with members of the profession to provide insight and perspectives on issues facing the CPA profession today.
Linda Min, Manager, Executive Search Operations | MISt
Linda has extensive experience in information and systems management, research, and business operations in professional services and non-profit organizations. Drawing upon this expertise, as well as her strong interpersonal skills, Linda brings clarity and precision to complex issues.
As Manager, Recruitment Operations of Richter’s Executive Search team, Linda’s key responsibilities include leading and managing both internal and external systems and business search operations, as well as proactively identifying and bridging any gaps. Her deep knowledge of information management and research are key to the teams’ short and long-term success.
Before joining Richter, Linda worked for the CNIB Foundation, leading multiple teams delivering metadata services to over 600 Canadian public libraries and Library and Archives Canada. She began her career at one of Canada’s top business law firms where she held multiple roles over a 10-year tenure focusing on research and information management systems and Current Awareness (E-commerce and Consumer Protection Act) research services.
Carla Murphy, Senior Search Consultant | MI
Carla is an experienced senior recruiter specializing in finance, accounting, and operational roles across all industry sectors. She has successfully identified and attracted talent for a wide variety of roles, ranging from C-suite to Director level. Carla brings expertise in research and interviewing to the executive search process.
With a Bachelor of Journalism, Honours and Master of Information, Carla has a unique skill set for comprehensive research and search execution. She excels at both industry, candidate research and screening for both professional and cultural fit in the development of a focused shortlist reflecting client priorities.
Carla takes great pride in fostering a close relationship with both candidates and clients to gain a thorough understanding of the strategic objectives of both, thereby ensuring the best possible fit.