David Perry BA MM Guerrilla Recruiter

Current

Managing Partner at Perry-Martel International Inc.

Past

Board: Public Safety and Security Forum at Canadian Advanced Technology Alliance
Vice Chairman at Canadian Technology Human Resources Board
Board of Directors at Software Human Resources Council

Recruiter at ConsulPRO
Manager Supervisor at Consumers Distributing

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Education

McGill University

Recommended

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Connections

500+ connections

Industry

Management Consulting

David Perry BA MM Guerrilla Recruiter’s Summary

Profile: recruiting black-belt who builds executive teams for explosive growth.

Philosophy: consistently exceeding client expectations has nothing to do with headcount - it's about who - not how many. If you believe in the power of a concentrated team of proven performers, where diligence and intelligence provide a foundation for insight, and where agility and flexibility enable timely response to even the subtlest market nuances --- we should talk.

In the end it's not about size, but the shadow you cast. I'm a veteran of more than 983 executive recruiting and search projects. I have negotiated more than $174 million in salaries.

I've been very fortunate over the past 20 years to have built an extensive personal network of leaders as well as up-and-coming future execs. This global network allows us to quickly identify the best qualified executives to grow a company and increase shareholder value.

I enjoy writing on a variety of subjects including leadership and executive search. I've published two books in the USA: "Guerrilla Marketing for Job Hunters 2.0" [Wiley] and "Career Guide for the High-Tech Professional" [Career Press].

I graduated from McGill University in 1982 with a BA in Economics and Industrial Relations. I am also a Commissioned Officer. In 1999, I was fortunate enough to be recognized as one of the “Top 40 Under 40” Entrepreneurs in Ottawa.

I live in Ottawa, CANADA with my wife and business partner Anita Martel and four precocious children. I recruit globally.

My biggest accomplishment to date is staying married to Anita whom I met while on basic officer training. As you can imagine, even after 28 years together, I occasionally forget that I "changed the rules" on a number of occasions which Anita claims tipped the balance in my favor [I won the Sword of Honor for top Officer Cadet and she came a close second]. This predates Captain Kirk's Kobayashi Maru Scenario.

Life is good!

David Perry BA MM Guerrilla Recruiter’s Specialties:

Leadership Equity
Recruiternomics
Strategic Talent Acquisition

David Perry BA MM Guerrilla Recruiter’s Experience

Managing Partner

Perry-Martel International Inc.

(Partnership; 1-10 employees; Staffing and Recruiting industry)

October 1988 — Present (21 years 2 months)

Focus: high-tech recruiting firm.

RESPONSIBILITIES: "I work directly with clients to help them bring their businesses up to the level of productivity, profitability, and success they want."

CLIENTS: Public and Private advanced technology companies in Canada, the U.S., Europe, and Austral/Asia.
Board: Public Safety and Security Forum

Canadian Advanced Technology Alliance

(Information Technology and Services industry)

November 2001 — September 2007 (5 years 11 months)

In the “post September 11th” environment, CATA expanded its support and promotion of the advanced security industry in Canada and the role of technology companies in supporting security initiatives, referred to as Public Safety and Security.

Public Safety and Security

CATA considers “Advanced Security” to involve different aspects of security, including physical, procedural and technological security. These different aspects manifest themselves in a number of areas including cyber-security, border security and critical infrastructure protection. Advanced technology, CATA’s raison d-etre, is an “enabler” to better assist business and government to identify and address their security requirements.
Vice Chairman

Canadian Technology Human Resources Board

(Non-Profit; 11-50 employees; Information Technology and Services industry)

January 2000 — December 2003 (4 years )

The mission of the Canadian Technology Human Resources Board (CTHRB) is to sustain Canada's high ranking in the technology sector. This mission involves many responsibilities including 1) the development of career awareness products to educate young people about the wide variety of occupations in the technology sector, 2) the development and maintenance of technology standards and 3) providing assistance to technology organizations to identify and resolve their human resources issues and concerns.
Board of Directors

Software Human Resources Council

(Non-Profit; 11-50 employees; Information Technology and Services industry)

1996 — 2000 (4 years )

not-for-profit sector council, the Information and Communications Technology Council (ICTC), formerly the Software Human Resource Council, strives to create a strong, prepared and highly educated Canadian ICT industry and workforce. ICTC is a catalyst for change, pushing for innovations that will provide skills definitions, labour market intelligence, career awareness and professional development for the Canadian ICT industry, educators and governments. We forge partnerships that will help develop the quantity and quality of ICT professionals needed to maintain and improve Canada’s position as a leader in the global marketplace.
Recruiter

ConsulPRO

(Privately Held; 11-50 employees; Staffing and Recruiting industry)

1986 — 1988 (2 years )
Manager Supervisor

Consumers Distributing

(Staffing and Recruiting industry)

1982 — 1985 (3 years )

David Perry BA MM Guerrilla Recruiter’s Education

McGill University

BA , Economics and Industrial Relations , 1979 — 1982

Taught leadership and methods of instruction at the Canadian Forces base in Montreal.