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As a high end boutique search firm with a very specialized business focus, we are well networked and make a strong business partner to those clients and candidates who want to stay at the forefront of many of the booming employment sectors where the competition for talent is high.

We share a passion for excellence and a respect for the integrity of what we do. In an industry that is often populated with fast talkers and low deliverers, Argentus Search Group is about ethics, honesty and results.

We have proven expertise in building and keeping strong business relationships. We are known for our dedication to the highest standards of excellence and business practices..

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We are a value driven organization; we pride ourselves on the trust and loyalty we build with our clients and candidates. We know our business philosophy works because we continue to get strong positive feedback from the companies we work with, while referrals continue to flow among top level candidates. That speaks volumes about how well we do our job.

And in a time where candidates are at a premium, ourreputation and goodwill in the marketplace is really the true benefits to the clients we partner with. We can tap into candidates our competitors can't and our clients ultimately get the cream of the available talent.

We work diligently in the background to stay current on who is top of their field so that when our clients have

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the need we can respond quickly and appropriately with the right selection of candidates from those individuals from our network - most of whom are not actively seeking employment opportunities and are the gems of the hidden candidate market.

Bronwen is a natural corporate matchmaker. In 1985, shefounded The Pinstripe Group of Companies and built it fromthe ground up into Canada's largest independent staffingfirm. After selling her first born to a multinational in 1999,she decided to channel her expertise into a more specializedand senior level of recruitment. Some of her most valuedclients and mentors pointed her in the direction of thebooming and extremely under serviced areas of StrategicSourcing, Procurement, Supply Chain and BusinessTransformation. Argentus Search Group was born. Over thelast five years, Bronwen has emerged as a true authority andsearch leader in this field.

Building on her 25 years of recruiting experience, shepartnered with highly respected Supply Chain and Sourcing

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senior executives in Canada and the US to learn howArgentus Search Group could build itself into a search partnerof real value. She's formed a team of skilled recruitment expertswho have accumulated a breadth of experience and muchsuccess in these demanding and thriving disciplines.

Bronwen has hitched some very high-level clients andcandidates. From CPO's and SVP's of Supply Chain to EVP'sof Operations, she knows how to put together a winningcombination. She's earned a reputation for sinking her teeth inbeing tenacious and passionate about the things in which she believes. So if she tells you she can do it, consider it done.

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With over 25 years of combined Store Planning, Development,Design, Construction and Store Operations experience, bothin the US and here in Canada, Lorianne (LA) is an amazinglyenergetic, passionate retail professional, allowing us atArgentus Search Group to understand and meet the needs ofthe most discriminative retailer.

A seasoned retail senior executive with leading concepts likePolo Ralph Lauren, Club Monaco, and the Canadian multi bannered sport retailer West 49 Inc, LA is known for deliveringresults through her unique ability to execute in both strategic andtactical manner and her track record is strong.

Her ability to ideate strategic concepts while tending to the manycritical details of a project, coupled with her innate understandingfor the need to align execution with Brand vision and her ability

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to translate those attributes to our customers, is both a strengthand a gift.

LA simply put, gets retail. Having a retailer who has been "through the ranks" on board as your partner, one who understandsthat organizational fit is a must for best performance, higher productivity and tenure, we think is very smart.

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When Argentus Search group first opened its doors, Adele turned the key. Having previously worked with Bronwen, she was right on board with the same passion, strategy and results philosophy. True to Argentus Search Group's specialized model, Adele's expertise lies within Supply Chain, Strategic Planning, Operations, Strategic Sourcing/Procurement and Shared Services. Shes really plugged in. She knows the business inside and out - recruiting and account management for major Consumer Package Goods companies, Pharmaceuticals, Communications giant and more. Despite having a kind soul, Adele is nothing short of fierce when it comes to loyalty. Big on people and small on bull. So when you work with her, you're guaranteed to get the straight goods - which are nothing short of the best.

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R.E.S.P.E.C.T. find out what it means to C. Candace earnsgreat respect from all her clients by putting serious time intounderstanding the heart of their business. She takes the sameapproach with candidates. She's charming andcompassionate but don't mistake her for soft. Candace thinksat the speed of retail. She has a tremendous knack for theentire chain, from product concept to corporate culture.She's an astute negotiator, superb judge of character anddammit she's got style.

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Rosanna is our resident psychologist. She's studied andworked extensively in behavioral testing, training,interviewing and personality assessment. She's alsoextremely resourceful and helps our clients think morecritically about their management needs. Sure it sounds alittle nerdy, but she's the perfect combination of book wormand people person. Can even turn Myers-Briggs scores intopractical tools for real placement results. Need we saymore ?

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Stephanie is the newest kid on our block. She's a Bacheloretteof Sociology and a Customer Service Expert with more than adecade of experience at all levels of call centre sales, CSR andtraining for companies like Grand & Toy and Hudson Bay Company. For the last five years, she has concentrated on Training& Development, which led her to certain realizations aboutthe talent situation faced by many of today's leadingcorporations. That lead her to us. Now she wields telescopesand microscopes in her focus on the all important hiddencandidate market. Stephanie is a high-energy, hard working,extroverted, resourceful, creative, sensitive socialite. And she'son your side, which is exactly where you want her.

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Ron dreams about things like asynchronous transfer modeand dense wavelength division multiplexing. But he's prettymuch normal when awake. He's been in IT longer than theinternet, and has held senior positions with JordanTechnology Management, Enlogix CIS, Westcoast Energy,Centra Gas and CIBC. When it comes to IT recruitment andclient-candidate compatibility, Ron's got gigabytes of greatinsight. And he does a nice job of keeping us online too.

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Argentus Search Group's philosophy and approach are attractive to busy business leaders who wish to partner with a firm that doesn't waste their time. The Argentus Search group recruitment team, lead by Senior Partner Bronwen Hann with over 25 years ofactive industry experience, puts their collective expertise to good use to ensure that our clients are provided with the best talent possible at all levels, within Supply Chain, Strategic Sourcing/Procurement, Retail/Consumer Services, Operations/Planning and Business Transformation.

"I would rank Argentus Search Group at the top of the list of specialty search firms that leading US & Canadian employers can count on to find them top talent. Without hesitation, I would recommend you and your team to both employers looking for talent as well as professionals in our field searching for new challenges. You truly deliver exceptional results"

Senior Vice President & ChiefProcurement OfficerGlobal Integrated Solutions Provider - Media Industry

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Every link in the chain comes with a cost, so adding even a single link canhave significant implications on the bottom line. Which is why Supply ChainBest Practices are quickly shifting toward more tightly managed processesacross the complete network of partners - manufacturers, suppliers,transporters, warehouses, retailers, even directly into the hands of the finalcustomer.

Companies are continually challenged to discover new ways of reducingcosts and realizing value and growth potential from within their operations.

"Bronwen has extensive industry knowledge,especially in Supply Chain and Procurement, which allowed me to jump past many of the limitations I encountered while working with generalized executive search firms. Argentus Search Group has the ability to open doors that would otherwise remain shut"

Vice President Sourcing & Procurement StrategiesGlobal Scientific Equipment & Service Provider

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Our robust network of Supply Chain experts has a proven record of doing just that. To set the strategic course and champion the tactics that are critical to demand planning and returns management/reverse logistics, we represent the top industry talent who understand every link in the Supply Chain - who design and strengthen the connection that each link has with the next.

"Bronwen has extensive industry knowledge,especially in Supply Chain and Procurement, which allowed me to jump past many of the limitations I encountered while working with generalized executive search firms. Argentus Search Group has the ability to open doors that would otherwise remain shut"

Vice President Sourcing & Procurement StrategiesGlobal Scientific Equipment & Service Provider

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A better bottom line only comes from two places - increased sales andreduced costs - and sales can only grow so fast. More than ever, StrategicSourcing & Procurement are at the heart of an organization's cost advantage and profitability. It's not just about negotiating vendor discounts. It's about not just about negotiating vendor discounts. It's aboutnegotiating and fostering consistent, committed and creative supplierrelationships that will add increasing value over the long term.

"I've dealt with some "big name" search firmsin the past and they've all struggled tounderstand what Sourcing is really all aboutand how to find the right fit. That all changedwhen I started working with Argentus SearchGroup. They have the expertise in theSourcing realm"

Director, Vendor RelationsHigh end National Retailer - Non Apparel

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This kind of value is promoted by Best Practice sourcing initiatives andleading-edge processes. But even more so by the professionals who developthese programs and keep them on track. These are talented and insightfulpeople who understand the finer points of current spend assessment, quality and performance metrics, outsourcing strategies, vendor selection and new supply structure implementation.

The best solutions might be around the corner, the continent or the globe.Leaders here must be simultaneously pragmatic and innovative.

"A truly unique recruitment organization - Ihave nothing but high praise for theconfidence, insight and passiondemonstrated by the outstandingprofessionals at Argentus Search Group"

Strategic Sourcing Category ManagerAdvertising & MediaGlobal Consumer Packaged Goods Company

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Argentus Search Group is plugged into these incredibly valuable businessresources. They are the talented people we are in touch with daily and webuild relationships with. We know the best people and how to find them.

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The Retail Sector is fiercely competitive and complex, it's a volatileenvironment where business cycles and product shelf life can be shorter than creating the metrics used to report them. Where profitability depends on both the business acumen and street savvy of key leaders.

Demand is driven by cultural nuances, media influences and socio-economicforces. Trends trickle up and down, and market appeal can change on awhim. Additional complexities include franchising, real estate and construction, licensing, merchandising, product development and testing,

"Change can happen swiftly as the customers'needs evolve and as investor and employeeexpectations rise. With the level of informationavailable in today's competitive marketrelative to performance and benchmarking,senior management is looking for candidateswho can hit the ground running. It is in thisenvironment where Argentus Search Groupsoars above other executive search firms.Bronwen Hann and her team have built a

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quality standards, don't need people who can keep up. You need talented, capable leaders who stay ahead.

The reality is that true talent is hard to find - leaders whose vision andexperience is the lifeblood of the retail world. Argentus Search Groupis firmly plugged into the local, regional and global network of key talent that is critical for retailers to stay on top of the food chain.

winning formula where the right candidateis successfully matched to the right employer.With an extensive network across Canadaand in the United States, Bronwen has builtup an expertise with immense depth andbreadth relative to numerous North Americanbusinesses and their talent requirements.

Executive Vice PresidentNorth American OperationsGlobal Cultural & Entertainment Retailer

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In today's landscape of global competition, shorter product and servicelife cycles, faster technology and better educated consumers, the operations and planning functions bear the brunt of the pressure to deliver on the ubiquitous quest for added value.

Top talent in operations is what provides a company with a distinctadvantage in today's competitive environment. These people are the welds that ensure that all components work in concert - controlling, leading,planning and e-commerce, manufacturing, forecasting, business

"They are direct, focused, and determined.They work as a cohesive team and it wasobvious to me from the outset that theyunderstood Vendor & Supplier RelationshipManagement and Shared Services whichare increasing in importance in organizationstoday"

Sr. DirectorBusiness Shared ServicesGlobal Consumer Packaged Goods Company

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Development and technology. They provide leadership and direction in complex networks that appear only as tangled webs to the less insightful.

Whether your product sits on an assembly line or on a retail shelf, there are tremendous financial and operational implications to every step a company makes. It's not a matter of managing a simple cause and effect - it's skillfully managing a significant number of them that crucially impact your business. Argentus Search Group has the industry knowledge, commitment and network to connect you with the best and most insightful core talent for your organization.

"They are direct, focused, and determined.They work as a cohesive team and it wasobvious to me from the outset that theyunderstood Vendor & Supplier RelationshipManagement and Shared Services whichare increasing in importance in organizationstoday"

Sr. DirectorBusiness Shared ServicesGlobal Consumer Packaged Goods Company

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In business the only constant is change - and it takes a special kind ofperson to harness it. These individuals excel in Strategic Planning, Lean, SixSigma, Design and Innovation. They have an unparalleled understanding ofhow people, technology and processes are intertwined. They leverage Best Practices and continuous improvement initiatives to execute strategies that balance long-term objectives with the pragmatic here and now. They see the way it is, envision the way it could be, and clear the path in between.

"Argentus Search Group's in-depth knowledge of Sourcing, Business Re-Engineering, Change Management, Supply Chain and Operations has significantly impressed me. It allowed me to feel more comfortable than working with a generalist executive search firm.

Vice PresidentStrategic Procurement & AdministrationGlobal IT Management Software Provider

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Organizations must act with foresight and flexibility if they are to seize new opportunities and minimize risks in the evolving global marketplace.Companies are also transforming themselves into new lines of business.This is the era of grocery stores that sell clothing, banks that sell insuranceand distributors that sell inventory management systems.

"Because management deals mostly with the status quo and leadership deals mostly with change, in the next century we are going to have to become much more skilled at creating leaders.”

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John P. Kotter Professor Harvard Business School Foremost authority on leadership and change

Does your company have the leadership to reach that next level ? AtArgentus Search Group, we know those leaders. We've placed them. We continue to work with them. And we know where to find more of them. Next

Today's technologies make it easy to respond to job postings. But where willyour resume end up ? Due to the considerable volume of online responses,it most often seems to get lost in cyberspace. How many times have you hadno reply from a job that you honestly thought was a perfect match foryour skills and experience ? Companies today are inundated with responsesto their postings, which makes it difficult for them to efficiently mine the talentthat is best suited to their needs. But we deal only with key contacts - leaderswho respect what we do. So we circumvent that process and present decision-makers with those talented individuals who complement their teams.

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Busy business leaders work with Argentus Search Group because we havethe same goals they strive for everyday. We get results and don't wastetime - and this represents better value. Our no-nonsense approach has earnedus the privilege to represent a very impressive network of companies who relyon us to find the best talent.

Even when there is no specific search mandate to suit a candidate's skills,we have the ability to reach into that network and let our contacts know abouta talented person who might interest them. Our ability to open doors lets ustap into the hidden job market. It pays off because our candidates represent

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opportunities for competitive advantage. And our clients are in the businessof seizing these opportunities.

Candidates like Argentus Search Group because we are the champions oftheir cause. Even in this age of revolving technologies and high-speedeverything, old-fashioned personal respect and relationships are still powerfulallies. Why ? Because we know that we are dealing with people's careersand lives, and with companies most important assets.

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We are competitive, tenacious, determined and completely dedicated to theindividual needs of our clients and candidates.

As a candidate partner, you'll benefit from our ability to showcase your valueto prospective employers. We know what matters most to companies andwe find out what matters most to you. We can help direct your job search,from resume to interview, and maximize ROI for both you and your newprospective employer. Next

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