Odgers Berndtson Canada Continues Expansion of Presence in Ottawa by Welcoming John Wright to the Firm

Ottawa, February 26, 2024 – Odgers Berndtson Canada, the country’s premier integrated leadership advisory firm, is pleased to announce the appointment of John Wright as Principal in our Executive Search team based in Ottawa.

John’s background encompasses 14 years of client-focused work spanning financial services, learning & development, and organizational consulting. His previous role as an Associate Principal at an international consulting firm involved advising marquee clients on assessment, succession, and professional development strategies. His experience also includes acting as a management consultant and executive communications coach for Fortune 500 leaders.

Carl Lovas, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Odgers Berndtson Canada remarked, “Our success as a business is a testament to our dedicated team, exceptional service, and steadfast commitment to placing and developing impactful leaders and teams to our clients in Ottawa. John, with his background in leadership advisory, is poised to bring valuable insights to the executive search process.”

“We are delighted to welcome John as the latest addition to our team. He is a leader who embodies our commitment to ensuring organizations have the right leadership and capability to meet their current needs and future growth in an important market like our nation’s capital,” added Brad Beveridge, President, Odgers Berndtson Canada.

Michael Williams, Managing Partner of the firm’s Ottawa office, said, “John’s appointment affirms Odgers Berndtson’s commitment to provide the private and public sectors in Ottawa with modern, integrated leadership solutions. John complements and enriches our firm’s Executive Search lineup, and we are excited to have him on board.”

On his appointment, John commented, “Odgers Berndtson demonstrates its commitment to excellence by harnessing an expert team of leadership advisors from across the country. I am proud to join a firm whose values reflect my own, and that supports a culture centred on developing exceptional leaders and optimizing the organizational performance of its clients.”

John Wright is a graduate of Trent University and holds a post-graduate certificate in corporate communications and public relations from Fanshawe College.