Michael Williams

Partner Ottawa

Michael Williams is a Partner in the Ottawa office of Odgers Berndtson. Michael specializes in recruiting top candidates into leadership roles in the not-for-profit and charitable sectors. Michael is known for working very closely with his clients, providing strategic guidance throughout the search process.

Prior to joining Odgers Berndtson, Michael worked for a national health charity where he headed up their business development efforts – giving him an in-depth knowledge of the charitable landscape in Canada. Before that he spent 8 years with two leading Canadian search firms focused on recruiting senior-level roles.

Michael holds a Bachelor of Arts, Political Science from the University of Ottawa. Originally from Montreal, Michael works with clients and candidates in both official languages. In 2018, Michael was named a Forty Under 40 recipient, one of Ottawa’s most prestigious business awards.