CALGARY (July 21, 2026) – Leading talent advisory firm DHR Global has earned a place on Forbes’ list of Canada’s Best Executive Recruiting Firms for 2026. This marks the second consecutive year that DHR has received this recognition, following the launch of Forbes’ inaugural Canadian ranking in 2025.
The prestigious award recognizes the executive search firms that candidates, hiring managers, and industry peers recommend most highly. This milestone reflects DHR’s consistent performance in helping clients navigate complex leadership decisions, with approximately 83% of engagements coming from repeat clients.
“Executive search is a business built on judgment and trust,” said DHR Global CEO Priya Taneja. “Clients invite us into some of their most important leadership decisions, and candidates trust us with pivotal moments in their careers. Receiving this recognition once again tells us we’re continuing to earn that confidence.”
Developed with market research firm Statista, the Forbes ranking draws on independent research and recommendations from 15,000 recruiters, human resources managers, hiring managers, and candidates who’ve recently worked with recruiting firms. Statista combines those recommendations with additional performance indicators to identify firms that receive the strongest overall evaluations.
Bryan Arthur, Managing Partner, Canada, at DHR, added: “This recognition reflects the strength of our team in Canada and the depth of the relationships we’ve built across the market. Every leadership hire shapes the direction of an organization, so we invest as much in understanding our clients’ businesses and cultures as we do in evaluating candidates. The right hire creates momentum that lasts well beyond the search itself.”
DHR serves organizations across Canada from offices in Vancouver, Calgary, Saskatoon, Montreal, and Toronto. The firm supports clients through executive search, emerging leader search, and leadership consulting, combining global scale with a relationship-driven model focused on quality, sector expertise, and long-term impact.
DHR has appeared on Forbes’ America’s Best Executive Recruiting Firms list for 10 consecutive years, Inc.’s Best Workplaces list for five consecutive years, and continues to rank among the largest executive search firms by Hunt Scanlon Media.
About DHR
DHR Global is a premier talent advisory firm delivering executive search, leadership consulting, and emerging leader search services across 60+ markets in 22 countries. The firm brings expertise spanning 30+ industries and maintains an 83% repeat client rate, reflecting the strength of its long-term relationships. DHR partners with organizations to make critical leadership decisions, supported by consultants with deep, firsthand sector experience. Founded in 1989, DHR Global is part of the Hoffmann Family of Companies. Learn more at dhrglobal.com.