BOUTIQUE EXECUTIVE SEARCH & RECRUITMENT | TORONTO & GTA
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Lead Search Group is a boutique executive search and recruitment firm in Toronto, connecting organizations with exceptional talent. Led by Magdalena Duleba-Lapensee, we combine more than 25 years of recruitment experience with a personalized, relationship-driven approach to every search.
Magdalena Duleba-Lapensee
Principal | Lead Search Group
Our reputation is our story.
We are grateful to work with our valued clients and candidates. Lead Search Group provides the personalized and customized services you expect from a boutique firm.
25+
Years experience
93%
Repeat clients
98%
Fill rate
5 star
Google rating
Jackie Sparking
Leslie Proulx
Magdalena is more than a recruiter – she takes the time to develop a close relationship with her clients. I had the pleasure of working with Magdalena when I was looking for a new HR role. Living in Calgary at the time, I was eager to move back to Ontario. The idea of finding a new job across the country was daunting. Magdalena and I connected and I immediately knew that I had her full support in my job search. She took the time to understand my interests and my career goals, ultimately leading to securing a position in a few weeks. Since that first initial contact with Magdalena more than two years ago, we have maintained a close relationship, both professionally and personally.
Victoria Almeida
It has been an absolute pleasure working with Magdalena. It’s very clear that she has a sincere interest in her clients’ success and she works so hard to ensure that they find the perfect role. She is always in touch every step of the way and makes sure you are confident and comfortable before going into an interview or putting you forth for a position. I love working with her and recommend any contact who is searching for a new role to her as a recruiter but more so as an advisor and confidant. She placed me in my current role (before providing me with quite a few amazing opportunities) and its been a great opportunity for me. I look forward to working with Magdalena in the future.
Executive Search in Toronto for the Roles That Matter Most.
The Right Hire Changes Everything:
The best candidate isn't simply someone who matches a job description. It's someone who fits your organization, strengthens your team and can make a meaningful impact.
With more than 25 years of executive search and recruitment experience, Magdalena personally leads every search from beginning to end.
The Right Opportunity Changes Everything.
Your next role should be more than a match on paper. Magdalena takes the time to understand your experience, ambitions and what matters to you, then connects you with opportunities where you can make an impact and grow.
Why organizations choose Lead Search Group.
Great recruitment is about more than filling a role. It’s about understanding your business, knowing where to find exceptional people, and recognizing the right fit when you find it. That’s where 25+ years of experience and a highly personalized approach make a difference.
Experience
Our clients are supported by Principals, not Associates. Principals have the highest level of experience in the industry.
Service
Our 5 star reputation has been built by forming relationships with our clients and candidates, while providing both with exceptional service and results.
Network
With over 25 years of experience and long-standing relationship building, we have an extensive network to support our clients and candidates needs.
Strategy
Regardless of role - growth, leave, replacement, confidential or contract role. We establish a tailored search strategy to help you find "the one".
Flexibility
We provide you with exceptional service, an industry-leading guarantee, and a significantly more competitive pricing structure than large agencies.
Guarantee
Our partnership does not end when the candidate starts with you. We stay connected, provide support, and ensure both client and candidate satisfaction.
How is Lead Search Group different from a large recruitment firm?
A true boutique recruitment experience that is tailored to you. Every search starts with understanding your organization and what you need.
| Large Agencies |  |
|---|---|
| Often associate-led | Principals (extensive experience) |
| CRM-based network | Relationship-based network with influencers |
| Transactional relationship | Personalized relationship |
| General recruitment strategies | Custom search strategies |
| 20% + Fees | Competitive boutique pricing |
| Standard guarantee | Industry-leading guarantee |
| Large client portfolio | Highly personalized service |
Insights
Perspectives on hiring, leadership and finding the right people.
AI and Hiring
AI Can Find a Resume. Can It Find the Right Person?
AI is changing recruitment and making parts of the hiring process faster and more efficient. But a résumé only tells part of the story. Experience has context, career decisions have reasons, and potential is not always obvious on paper. Finding the right person still requires conversation, curiosity and human judgment.
Recruitment Strategy
Before You Hire a Recruitment Firm, Ask the Right Questions
Retained or contingent? One recruitment partner or several? What should you expect for the fee you pay? The way you engage a recruitment firm can have a real impact on the quality of the search, the candidates you reach and ultimately who you hire.
Better Hiring
A Resume Tells You What Someone Did. Not Who They Are.
After more than 25 years in recruitment, I have learned that the strongest candidate is not always the most obvious one on paper. Understanding someone's motivation, potential and fit takes more than matching a résumé to a job description. It takes a conversation and the experience to know what to listen for.