30+ Years in the Making
Danis&Co brings three decades of executive search full circle. After leading a firm that completed thousands of searches, Stéfan returned to a model focused on bespoke hands-on service, providing results to organizations looking to grow.
In addition, Danis&Co runs weekly workshops for executives in transition seeking support. Our aim is to make every participant amongst the top 10% of job seekers. Unemployed? Connect with us to join one of the groups.
10 DNA Parts Benefiting Clients
1) Superior Communication to market opportunities persuasively and navigate delicate conversations;
2) Empathy and Emotional Intelligence to understand candidates deeper, build trust, and uncover true motivations to match cultural fit;
3) Discretion and Confidentiality to handle sensitive information;
4) Resilience and Adaptability to remain solution-focused if facing setbacks such as a candidate backing out or a client needs shifting;
5) Problem Solving to identify alternative strategies when traditional isn’t working;
6) Negotiation Skills to bridge gaps and find win-wins;
7) Attention to Detail to screen candidates thoroughly and enhance client satisfaction;
8) Persistence and Follow-Through to remain engaged even when timelines stretch;
9) Genuine Passion loving what we do to make hard easy, and help you succeed while creating positive energy; and
10) Credibility as a Brand Ambassador to extend your image.
Meet Stéfan Danis
CEO | Search Expert | Best-Selling Author | TEDx Speaker | Humanitarian | Hall of Famer
Stéfan is a time-tested, proven leader in executive search, having launched Danis&Co following a 30+ year career at Mandrake, where he served as CEO for 25 years. During that time, thousands of searches were completed, with Stéfan personally leading hundreds of C-suite/VP-level placements across most sectors within Finance, Sales, HR, Operations, Marketing, IT, and Strategy functions. Stéfan has been successfully advising the C-suite on talent issues and how to sustain a competitive advantage in talent acquisition and has also facilitated multiple mergers and acquisitions.
Accomplishments | Recognition
Stéfan is the best-selling author of Gobi Runner (2011) and Gobi BOLD (2000). Visit stefandanis.com or amazon to download the books. He has delivered over 100 keynote presentations, including TEDx talks in Asia, Australia, Europe, and the Americas, on grit, change, and goal setting. He has been inducted into Canada’s Marketing Hall of Legends and honoured with the Paul Mulvihill Humanitarian Award for his charitable work to help the unemployed. He is also a member of the 4 Desert Club having completed the series of 250km footraces, winning 3 of 4 in his category.
Leadership | Board Experience
Stéfan is a former board chair and active member of Young Presidents’ Organization (YPO), promoting leadership and idea exchange. He has also served on the boards of World Education Services, Social Enterprise Development Innovations, The Power Plant (Canada’s leading contemporary art gallery), and ProAction (A youth outreach program by the Toronto Police Force). Additionally, he currently sits on the advisory boards of several private companies.
Education | Early Career
Stéfan is bilingual, holds a B.Comm. from McGill University, and completed leadership development courses at MIT, Harvard, West Point, and Babson. He began his career at Procter & Gamble.
Find the Right Fit for Your Team
Let’s chat about how we can help you find and onboard the perfect executive for your team. Reach out today!