Odgers Berndtson Canada Appoints Sonya Whyte to Grow the Firm’s Interim and Professional Search Service Lines

Toronto, January 29, 2024 — Odgers Berndtson Canada announced today the appointment of Sonya Whyte as a Partner within the firm’s Interim and Professional Search service lines. Sonya brings more than two decades of experience in consulting and talent acquisition with some of Canada’s leading financial services and information technology organizations including RBC, IBM, TD Bank, and Capgemini.

In her role as Partner, Sonya will specialize in recruiting professional and interim leaders for private-sector, technology, and financial services organizations.

“We are delighted to have Sonya join the firm during this exciting period of growth,” said Carl Lovas, Chair and Chief Executive Officer, Odgers Berndtson Canada. "Sonya has decades of experience consulting with clients on a range of services, from data analytics to cloud computing, digital transformation, and HR consulting. Her extensive industry knowledge and recruitment experience, together with her client advisory background, is the ideal skill set to meet our clients’ multifaceted leadership and organizational needs.”

“Sonya’s insights garnered from years of personal leadership and business experience working with best-in-class organizations will prove to be an asset as she looks to connect clients with the finest aspiring executives and interim leaders in Canada — all within an expedited timeline,” commented Brad Beveridge, President, Odgers Berndtson Canada.

“Sonya has a real appreciation for the competition for talent across the financial services and technology industries and instinctively understands the importance of placing the right leader in the right role,” said Jeff Marsh, Partner and Head of Service Delivery, Odgers Interim. “We're excited to welcome her to our team and introduce her to clients in the coming weeks.”

“I’m thrilled to have joined a client-centric firm with the breadth, depth, and resources to address complex leadership challenges. I look forward to working with clients to develop high-performing teams and helping candidates embark on fulfilling careers that align with their aspirations,” added Sonya Whyte, Partner, Odgers Berndtson Canada.