Under CEO Kathryn Tremblay’s steady hand, excelHR and its affiliated companies — Altis Recruitment, Altis Technology and excelTR — managed to reverse the devastating impact of the pandemic, which saw hundreds of its placements lose their jobs practically overnight. The firms retained most of their existing customers while landing new contracts and gaining a stronger foothold in niche markets such as construction and health care. Tremblay’s consistent, inspired leadership during the pandemic has helped propel the companies to new heights, earning her the 2021 CEO of the Year Award.
Moderators:
Stéphane Brutus, Dean, Telfer School of Management. He obtained his PhD in Industrial-Organizational Psychology from Bowling Green State University. He also completed a post-doctoral fellowship at the Center of Creative Leadership (CCL) in Greensboro, North Carolina. At Concordia University, Dr. Brutus served as Dean (Interim), Associate Dean Graduate Professional Programs, and Chair of the Management Department. He was also Director of Bell Research Center for Business Process Innovation.
Eric Lathrop, Managing Partner — Canada, Boyden. For nearly 20 years, Eric Lathrop has specialized in recruiting leaders for some of Canada’s most important not-for-profit organizations. With a special focus on ESG and sustainability, he is part of our Global Social Impact Practice and works with international NGOs, think tanks, industry and member associations, advocacy organizations and related non-profits to recruit best-in-class executives.
Speaker:
Kathryn Tremblay (BCom ’95), is the CEO and Co-Founder of excelHR, Altis Recruitment, Altis Technology Recruitment and excelTR, with over 30 years specializing in the human aspect of human resources. She has dedicated her career to the betterment of the staffing process, launching her entrepreneurial journey at the age of 21 when she launched a small staffing firm in the Outaouais region. With its affiliated companies, excelHR has become a recognized leader in the delivery of recruitment and staffing services in Canada. Tremblay is an avid mentor for women in the workforce and often encourages young people to pursue a career in entrepreneurship.
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