Real Stories, Real Results

These aren't just numbers on a spreadsheet - they're real transformations we've been part of. Every executive we place, every succession plan we craft, it's about people and their futures.

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Technology executive office
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Finding the Right CEO After 30 Years

Technology | Vancouver, BC

When the founder of a $120M SaaS company decided it was finally time to step back, they needed someone who could honor what they'd built while pushing into new markets. Honestly? That's a tall order.

Revenue Growth +38%
Time to Hire 4 months
Retention Rate 100%
Manufacturing facility
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Three Generations, One Smooth Transition

Manufacturing | Surrey, BC

Family businesses are tricky - emotions run high, and there's always that fear of screwing up grandpa's legacy. We helped map out a 5-year succession plan that kept everyone at the table.

Employee Retention 94%
Productivity Increase +22%
Cultural Satisfaction 89%
Healthcare executive
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Building a Leadership Pipeline from Scratch

Healthcare | Victoria, BC

This regional health network had a problem - half their C-suite was hitting retirement age within 3 years, and they had zero bench strength. We didn't just fill roles, we built an entire development program.

Leaders Developed 12
Internal Promotions 8
Cost Savings $890K
Financial services meeting
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When Culture Fit Actually Matters

Financial Services | Calgary, AB

They'd burned through three CFOs in 18 months - all technically brilliant, all completely wrong for the company vibe. Sometimes you gotta dig deeper than the resume, y'know?

Still There After 3 years
Team Satisfaction +67%
Turnover Reduced -44%
Retail leadership
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From Chaos to Clarity in 90 Days

Retail | Toronto, ON

Rapid expansion left this retail chain with 14 stores and no real leadership structure. Store managers were doing their own thing, and corporate had lost the plot. We came in to sort it out.

Positions Filled 6
Same-Store Sales +29%
Employee NPS +41 pts
Non-profit leadership
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Making Mission-Driven Leadership Work

Non-Profit | Vancouver, BC

Finding an ED who's got both the heart for the cause and the chops to run a $15M operation? That's needle-in-haystack territory. But when you find them, magic happens.

Funding Increase +56%
Program Expansion 4 new
Board Satisfaction 96%
Tech startup leadership
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Scaling Up Without Falling Apart

Technology | Waterloo, ON

Post-Series B startups hit this weird phase where the scrappy founding team can't handle the growth anymore. We helped them professionalize leadership without killing the startup energy.

Team Growth 45 to 180
C-Suite Built 5 roles
Next Round Series C
Manufacturing operations
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Diversity Isn't Just a Checkbox

Manufacturing | Edmonton, AB

They wanted to diversify their leadership team, but not just for optics - they needed fresh perspectives to solve real problems. We showed 'em how to do it right.

Leadership Diversity +45%
Innovation Index +33%
Market Share +12%
Healthcare clinic
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When the Founder Won't Let Go

Healthcare | Kelowna, BC

Look, we get it - letting go of something you built is tough. This clinic founder needed someone who could take over day-to-day while they transitioned to board chair. Delicate stuff, but we've done it before.

Patient Satisfaction 92%
Staff Retention 97%
Founder Happiness Retired!

"They didn't just find us a COO - they found us THE COO. Someone who gets our industry, vibes with our team, and has already paid for themselves three times over in efficiency gains. Worth every penny."

Jennifer Kwon, CEO - Pacific Northwest Manufacturing

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"Honestly thought we'd have to go outside for our next VP of Operations. Arcen Forge showed us we had the talent right here - we just needed to develop it. Saved us six months and half a million in recruiting costs."

Marcus Chen, President - TechCore Solutions

"They get family business dynamics in a way other consultants just don't. Helped us navigate some pretty tricky conversations and come out stronger on the other side. Dad's actually enjoying retirement now!"