Yacoub Elite Search

Leadership decisions shape the trajectory of an organization. One appointment can unlock growth, strengthen culture, or redefine long-term strategy. That belief is the foundation of Yacoub Elite Search.

We are a boutique Canadian executive search and leadership advisory firm partnering with Boards, founders, private equity groups, and growth-focused organizations to build leadership that lasts. Our work centers on retained C-suite and senior executive mandates across finance, human resources, operations, tax, and other critical leadership functions.

What sets us apart is our integrated model. We combine the rigor and precision of retained executive search with certified assessment and executive coaching expertise. This dual lens allows us to evaluate not only experience and technical capability, but also leadership style, cultural alignment, and long-term impact. The result is stronger onboarding, improved retention, and leadership decisions that endure. Our clients range from Fortune 1000 organizations to mid-market and founder-led businesses navigating succession, expansion, post-merger integration, or transformation. Many return to us repeatedly for high-stakes mandates because we operate as trusted advisors, not transactional recruiters.

Yacoub Elite Search is proud to be the exclusive Canadian partner of INAC Global Executive Search, an international alliance of more than 200 senior consultants across 36+ countries and 80+ cities on five continents. Through INAC Global, we deliver cross-border leadership solutions with global reach and local expertise.

With offices in Toronto, Montreal, Vancouver, and Calgary, we offer national presence and international capability.

Our purpose is simple: to help organizations choose leaders who elevate performance, culture, and future growth.

If your organization is preparing for a leadership transition or strategic growth phase, we welcome the opportunity to partner with you.