Testimonials

"I have had the opportunity to work with Mike Fox on multiple occasions over the last twenty years. He is a very talented executive, highly knowledgeable of the technology sector, and a hugely capable recruiter.

His recent search for us, of a very senior technology professional, was a great success. Mike is focused on getting the job done using his industry knowledge and his unique ability to judge talent to accelerate our ability to scale our business. I'd highly recommend him for his skills, knowledge, and integrity."

Bob Young
Founder, Redhat Software
CEO of Lulu Inc. and MRX Associates
Owner of the Hamilton Tiger Cats

"Mike is a trusted partner for us at PlateSpin when it comes to finding great talent. He has completed a number of critical senior and executive searches with us and I've found him to be very responsive, well-versed in our challenges and a great pleasure to work with. His grasp of people fit, insightful perspectives and understanding of technical environments are excellent and I would highly recommend him for any needs you or your organization might have."

Steve Pollack
Former CEO
Platespin Ltd.

I was introduced to Mike by one of our board members and Mike immediately made an impact.  He is a straight shooter and well connected.  Very quickly Mike personally put me in touch with a leading entrepreneur in my software segment so we could set the stage for future business development opportunities.  I am also impressed by Mike’s focus and innovation as he continually adapts to take advantage of emerging trends and technologies.

Albert Lee
Chief Strategy Officer
Xkoto

"I have known Mike for about 12 years in his role as a professional recruiter. In my various capacities as VP of HR, Leadership VP, and executive in Organizational Development, I have been responsible for evaluating leadership potential and capability for literally thousands of employees. Mike is a true leader in the industry. His success at matching people, and the right company for them is really second to none. His honesty and integrity are exceptional. His passion at doing what's right for his clients never wavers. His inquisitive nature and great business sense end up bringing some very unique perspectives for clients looking for the "best of the best". I highly recommend him for any hiring needs or advice around the area of human capital that your organization might have."

Ted Moriarty
Executive, Organizational Development
Loblaw Group of Companies

"Mike really understands what small technology companies need in recruiting great people and he delivers! We've used him for a number of important searches, recently, and he is responsive and extremely good at his job. The quality of his work is top notch and he is always looking for ways to help connect us with people, and companies that can help our company grow. I would recommend him without reservation."

Dan Matlow
President
Medworxx

“If I could sum up Mike it would be respectful of my time, having a deep knowledge of the technology sector, very well connected, and having a ton of integrity and frankly fun to work with.  He does great work.”

Eynav Azarya
CEO, Panorama Software 

"I run a company where my people are everything. Mike brings a wealth of industry knowledge, perspective and integrity.  He has a real consultative approach to the issue of talent management. He is a great resource for my business and me."

Larry Keating
President
Keating Technologies Ltd.

"I have known Mike Fox for more than 20 years. Mike has a very unique approach to business and the world of recruiting. He is continually striving to add-value and is always working, and thinking outside the box. He builds and nurtures excellent relationships and brings complete integrity to everything he does.

I engaged Mike to find us a VP of Information Technology when I was Chairman at Optel. He found us an executive who became a very valuable member of our management team. Mike is a real thinker and is always trying to help and find the most effective way to do things. I recommend him highly for whatever executive needs an organization might have."

Bill Young
Ex-President, Hamilton Computers (now GE Capital)
Chairman/Axxent
Founder, Social Capital Partners

"I engaged Mike to find our organization a new CEO. We have great hopes and Mike did an excellent job of finding us our new President. He was attentive and responsive to our needs, has lots of knowledge of the industry, and I always felt he was looking out for our best interests. He has integrity and I trust him completely at his word."

Laurence Goldstein
President
Storagepipe Solution

"Mike did a great job on a very difficult search for a VP of Application Development role for our organization. He was professional, responsive, fast and effective. No wasted time was involved and he took the time to understand both our business needs as well as our culture. I would recommend him for any search needs your organization might have."

Sam Chebib
President and CEO
Nightingale Informatix Limited

"Mike met with me to "pitch" Brightlights for a search to fill a senior role in our organization. By the time he left he had dissuaded me from going ahead with the search. What he did provide, however, was excellent insight on how I might optimize the people that I already have within our firm.

He's smart with deep industry knowledge and lots of experience. He suggestion to me showed excellent intuition and proved that he cares more about my business than just making a sale.
Thank you for that!"

David Kerzner
CEO
Visualgate

“He is a master of his domain when it comes to finding the right individuals for his clients. 
I have always found him to be responsive and very knowledgeable about the IT industry.
More important, he never wastes my time because of his ability to select the high qualified candidates. I recommend him highly for any roles you might have.”

Paul Chen
Former President of Fortiva and CTO of Flonetworks

"Mike just completed a search for an executive role within our organization. Mike did a great job of understanding our goals, as well as our culture and not only provided us with strong candidates,he also helped us shepherd the designated new Executive through the interview and negotiation process. He is very knowledgeable about our industry, is a strong judge of character, and throughout the process was extremely respectful about what's important to us. I'd recommend him highly and will use him again in the future!"

Joseph Jaconi
Director of Sale
Belkin

"Mike was an Account Manager for 10+ years with us at CNC Global and, frankly, he was brilliant! He established a whole new bar within our organization for performance, customer service, candidate relationships, and work ethic. His combination of integrity, industry knowledge, ability to read people, and strong marketing skills make him a valued partner for any firm looking for a strategic hire. He is "one of a kind", in all the good sense of the word, and I would recommend him wholeheartedly."

Sergio Mateus
VP, Central Canada
CNC Global Limited

“Mike is one of a small number of folks in his profession – a recruiter who cares more about the client and the applicant than the contract payment!”

Harvey Gordon
Former CEO of Channel Path Marketing
Former Chief Innovations Officer at the Ram Group

“Mike can always be counted on to provide great insight into our industry and what’s going on in terms of best practices.  His perspectives are truly added-value.”

Robert Gordon
Former Senior Vice President of Oracle Corporation
Investor and Board Member of several software companies.

“There are thousands of recruiters out there…Mike stands out!  Mike responds when I need him, provides ideas and information that help my business grow, and is a true partner for me in my business.  Mike has always lent a hand first, in hope that his efforts would be rewarded at some time in the future.  Mike is present, respectful and there when you need him, but never over the top.  This has allowed Mike to remain a solid partner and extension of our staffing team and not just a face in the crowd.”

David McDougall
CEO of Visionmax

“Mike is always looking out for the long-term relationship, and value, rather than the quick hit."

David Komlos
CEO, The Syntegrity Group

"Mike is a one-of-a-kind.  He knows what drives technology companies and understands the space intimately.  I would gladly recommend him to anyone with a hiring need."

Rob Williams
Former CEO of Bioscrypt

 "I really respect Mike for his creativity, his unique perspective, his determination, and his willingness to go the extra mile." 

Gerry Bleau
Former CEO of Ivara 

“I have worked with Mike Fox over the last two years. It has been an honour and a privilege to work with a true, knowledgeable, trustworthy and far-sighted professional. He keeps up to date with every facet of business and he delivers. Mike allows me to go far beyond my personal Rolodex and information sources.  He has provided SMI Ventures with business contacts, prospects and business information that proven invaluable in our industry. I would recommend Mike to any group, both national and international, not only for the recruitment and selection of key employee, but also the employee management advice and general business support that he can provide.”

Dan Zeeli
Senior Vice President, SMI Ventures 

“I’ve known Mike for years and I can honestly say he’s unique in the recruiting industry.  No misrepresentations, no promises he can’t keep.  He provides service, knowledge, and integrity.  I can’t recommend him highly enough.”

Israel Ben-Ishai
Vice President of Product Development at Platespin (now Novell) 

"Mike has a great entrepreneurial style. He is tenacious and focused and smart. He's a good guy to have on your side and gets the job done. He makes the calls and follows up and has a great network."

Tracey de Leeuw
President, Smartspeed