World-Class Executive Search, Deep Carolina Roots
Headquarters
Founded in North Carolina, our offices are located in Raleigh and downtown Durham.
What We Do
Custom executive recruiting solutions spanning all industry segments for corporate employers
Who We Are
Diverse, veteran team of Project & Research Managers with global search experience.
Results
Our process offers competitive differences compared to traditional firms, guaranteed to deliver results.
“Over the last 10 years Christiaan has assisted me on over 50 placements. He has a network unlike anything I've seen. Especially in the world of private equity and meeting scalability demands, and the need for top talent. Almost all hires have high retention rates, as well. There is not a search I would not trust him with.”
— Jodi Cheek, CPO Sigma7, Private Equity Partner, Board Member
A World-Class Team
- A proven team of Recruiting, Research and Project Management professionals
- Veteran experience from the highest levels of the executive search industry
Smarter Approach
- Customer solutions to complement the internal capabilities of our clients
- Flat, fixed fees
- 100% of candidate research provided to the client
Greater Candidate Reach
- No off-limits restrictions with 100% of target companies & candidates available for recruitment
- Thorough commitment to research extended beyond the limitations of a database or personal referral network
Predictable Timeframes
- A definitive and expedited project timeline that outpaces traditional retainer-based search firms
- Reliable communication and predictable recurring project updates
Relevant & Regional Expertise
- Deep experience bringing forward the best talent within/to the Triangle
- A track record of delivering solutions for companies across North Carolina and the entire country
“Canopy isn’t just a business: it’s a responsibility to serve the Triangle and those within it. It’s also a reflection of what we believe in. We’re here to serve this community while also being a meaningful part of it, professionally and personally.”
The Team
Jeffrey Clark
Jeffrey is the Chief Executive Officer of Beaker Holdings and the Founding Partner of Canopy Talent Solutions.
His career in leadership and executive recruiting spans more than 25 years across global markets in North America, Europe, and Asia Pacific. He is a graduate from the United States Naval Academy and served as a Special Warfare Officer in the US Navy.
Christiaan Heijmen
Christiaan is a General Partner of Canopy. He brings over 15 years of retained executive search experience serving CEOs and leadership teams through ALI | HEIJMEN as well as Heidrick & Struggles.
He is a summa cum laude graduate of the University of Massachusetts and an MBA graduate from Duke’s Fuqua School of Business.