Bruce Powell

Education

Western University, Canada (1980-1984)

Experience

A proud member of the Humanis Group of Companies, Bruce and IQ PARTNERS bring decades of industry experience to support the executive search business in Toronto.

Bruce co-founded IQ PARTNERS in 2001 and operates as Managing Partner. He specializes in executive search, M&A, corporate counsel, and leadership & board recruitment. With a passion for innovation and growth, Bruce has helped establish IQ PARTNERS as a leading executive search firm, recognized seven times as a PROFIT 500 growth company.

His expertise extends to venture-backed startups, scale-ups, growth companies, and emerging technologies, including data, SaaS, digital, and AI. Bruce began his career at Procter & Gamble before transitioning into senior management roles in marketing and communications. He then found his true calling in executive search, becoming one of Canada’s leading recruiters in the marketing, communications, media, and technology sectors.

Bruce’s background includes hands-on management experience in sales, marketing, and marketing services. He has built management teams for a wide range of companies and has participated in several M&A transactions for service-based businesses.

Other Information

A passionate entrepreneur, Bruce is an advocate for ‘smart people’ and humble intelligence. He finds great satisfaction in helping growth companies achieve success and is an active board member and advisor to multiple industry associations and businesses.

https://www.linkedin.com/in/brucepowell
bruce.powell@penrhyn.com
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