Richard C. Fernandes
Richard Fernandes is a recruitment industry leader with over a decade of experience building and scaling high-performance recruitment platforms. He is committed to empowering recruitment professionals through advanced digital technology, payroll funding, training, coaching, and comprehensive back-office support. His entrepreneurial approach to business growth has helped drive a service model recognized among Canada’s Fastest Growing Companies, enabling recruiters to achieve their highest potential.
Previous Roles / Notable Work
- Founder - The Staffing Exchange (Jan 2001 - Present)
- Co-Founder - MCLS (Jan 2021 - Present)
- CEO - ManuCan (Jan 2022 - Present)
- CEO - Corporate Resources Group
- Senior Account Executive - McFarland Search Group
Qualifications /
Certifications
- Wharton Executive Education
- Executive Program, Entrepreneurship / Entrepreneurial Studies – The Wharton School
- Wilfrid Laurier University
Areas of Expertise
- Corporate Development
- Infrastructure Planning
- Strategic Planning
- Contract Negotiation
- Technical Recruiting
- Mentoring
- Talent Acquisition
- Executive Search
- Mergers & Acquisitions
- Team Building
- Operations Management
- Employee Relations
- Organizational Development
Years of Experience
- 36+ years