Randy co-founded IQ PARTNERS in 2001 and currently operates as a Senior Partner, focusing on business development within executive search, cannabis, media, and sales recruitment. A native of Kingston and a graduate of Queen’s University, Randy moved to Toronto in the mid-eighties to pursue a career in marketing communications with AC Nielsen and Leo Burnett, where he worked in client services with tier-one consumer packaged goods firms. After his time in advertising, Randy then spent five years in software application sales in the logistics industry. Before entering the world of executive search, he was one of the first dedicated recruiters during what he calls "Internet 1.0" -- the first internet startup era. Randy now has 20+ years of search business experience. He believes strongly in the old adage that “persistence overcomes resistance” and will dig in any corner to find the best person for a client. His accomplishments include building over a dozen digital media sales teams for digital start-ups, publishers, and mobile app developers. He has also helped launch an international smartphone manufacturer from the ground up, building its entire hardware, software, and sales teams.