Jo-an is a Strategic Executive Recruiter with over 8 years of experience leading high-impact executive searches and strategic complex hiring. With a proven track record in both corporate and agency settings, Jo-an brings a rare dual-market expertise that blends the business fluency of a Big Four consulting with a deep understanding of talent strategy.

Her career spans key verticals including Technology Consulting, Cybersecurity, Privacy, Cloud Data Protection, and Business Operations. Jo-an is known for delivering transformative hires in a highly competitive, fast-paced market. She partners directly with C-suite executives and practice leaders to fill niche, mission-critical and complex roles that shape the future of a business.

Having worked at a Big Four firm in the Technology Consulting space, Jo-an applies a consultative, end-to-end approach—spanning research, strategy, and execution. At PwC, she was ranked the #1 Sourcer, delivering over $1.5 million in cost avoidance and achieving a 100% hire-to-offer ratio for high-stakes roles. She played a pivotal role in building new practices from the ground up, including FinTech, Oracle Cloud, and Cybersecurity in Montreal. Jo-an was recognized as the top biller in the Business Operations roles across Financial Services, Investment, Insurance, Manufacturing, Logistics, and Retail. Her multi-dimensional background positions her as a trusted partner for clients seeking strategic, long-term hiring solutions.

Working with Jo-an:

• Strategic discovery: Aligns with business goals, leadership style, and team needs
• Market intelligence: Uses research and data to source passive, top-tier talent through executive search and strategic sourcing
• Holistic evaluation: Assesses for skills, motivation, and long-term organizational fit
• Client partnership: Builds long-term relationships through speed, transparency, and consistent results

Technical and Business Operations roles filled:

› Managing Director – Solution Architect, Fin-Tech

› Director- Cloud & Data Protection

› Directors – Cybersecurity | Privacy | TMT – Bilingual, Montreal

› Directors – Microsoft Dynamics | Technology Strategy & Transformation

› SM & M, SC – Privacy, Data Protection, SOC, IAM, G&PS, Oracle Cloud, SAP

› Human Resources & C-Suite Executive Assistants

› Managers – Manufacturing, Warehouse, Logistics

› Marketing & Business Development