Collective expertise, singular purpose –
discovering leading talent
We are a close-knit professional team of search consultants, dedicated
to creativity, collaboration and delivering top talent to all of our clients. Our professionals have decades of
senior search experience, extensive
networks of contacts, strong business acumen and specialized
expertise in our practice areas.
Anthony Paikin President
Since founding W|P|Osborne Executive Search in 2002, Anthony has grown the organization into a Canadian leader in the Executive Search and Real Property search industry and has built a team of professionals that bring integrity, rigor, and professionalism to every search.
Anthony has sourced industry leaders for a wide variety of organizations crossing myriad sectors and sizes from entrepreneurial owners and emerging organizations to established institutional market leaders, crown corporations and international conglomerates. Anthony has successfully completed over 250 mid-senior level searches in the areas of finance/accounting, acquisitions, land planning and development, construction, property management, asset management, plant management, operational management, leasing, human resources, and sales/marketing.
After graduating with an Honours B.A. in Political Science and Economics from The University of Western Ontario, Anthony spent 9 years as a top executive search associate at a leading North American search firm before founding W|P|Osborne Executive Search.
Anthony is a true leader, inspiring and motivating his team by reinforcing a culture of ownership and empowerment. He has established an organization that nurtures pride and a feeling that every role is extremely important to overall success. Most importantly, he understands that people are at the heart of any business success story and brings that respect and insight to his own team and his client searches.
Veronica Pastor Partner
A Partner with W|P|Osborne Executive Search, Veronica Pastor has been working in collaboration with executives in the real estate industry since the spring of 2004. Her client portfolio spans private builders/developers, institutionally-owned multinational corporations, public REITS and governmental/quasi-governmental organizations. Her mandates have included senior development, construction, acquisitions, finance/accounting, asset/property management, marketing/sales and leasing executives as well as broader Real Estate Management mandates for property owners and managers. Veronica is a member of NAIOP, The Urban Land Institute, Schulich Real Property Alumni Association, Toronto Construction Association, BILD, TEC (The Executive Committee) and an active participant in T-CREW, ICSC and the Public Property Real Estate Forum.
Prior to joining W|P|Osborne Executive Search, Veronica held progressively senior roles within two multinational executive development and training organizations, as well as two policy/research mandates for globally recognized not-for-profit organizations. She holds an International MBA degree from the Schulich School of Business (York University) as well as an Honours BA from the University of Western Ontario. Veronica speaks fluent Spanish and French.
Natalia Sueia Associate
For over seven years, Natalia has been an integral part of the team that specializes in real estate recruitment at the mid to senior levels, supporting both private and public clients. A seasoned and strategic talent sourcing specialist, Natalia is focused on aligning our clients’ needs and core position competencies with superior and hard-to-attract candidates. Natalia has project managed numerous assignments and delivered top talent across all disciplines including: Asset Management, Investments, Finance and Accounting, Development, Property Management, and Operations. Natalia works closely with the Partners and provides guidance to Associates on every search to ensure that all avenues have been researched, passive candidates are reached and a strong shortlist is developed. Natalia brings creativity, diligence and a strong understanding of the real estate candidate market to each and every mandate.
Prior to joining the firm, Natalia spent several years in the hospitality industry where she held various roles in revenue/yield management and operations for a large international hotel operator/asset manager. Natalia received her Bachelor of Commerce degree from the University of Guelph and had the opportunity to live in Cannes, France during a semester long international exchange program. Natalia is fluent in Spanish.
Bryan Kolle Associate
Bryan Kolle, an Associate at W|P|Osborne Executive Search, brings enthusiasm and innovative thinking to every search he undertakes. Drawing on skills developed from experience working in the Hospitality industry, he brings to the role a high level of professionalism, strong communication skills and a natural ability to build rapport. He has completed numerous senior-level management searches in the areas of real estate investments, asset management, operations, finance and project management. He is actively involved in each search at W|P|Osborne, from identifying competencies of the role and interviewing to finalizing the candidate short list.
Bryan holds a Bachelor of Commerce Degree from the University of Guelph, with a specialization in Real Estate and Housing. Courses in development, finance, economics, valuation and market analysis have allowed him to gain not only an understanding of the real estate industry, but also the roles within it. He is an active member of the Toronto Urban Land Institute.
Debbie Smith Office Manager
Debbie Smith brings over 20 years of administrative experience to her position as Office Manager at W|P|Osborne Executive Search. Prior to joining W|P|Osborne Debbie held progressive administrative positions in search, real property, travel, media, and manufacturing.
Debbie’s enthusiasm, organizational skills and ability to multi-task make her a valuable asset to the W|P|Osborne team, who appreciate her true spirit of service. Debbie's dedication outside of work extends to volunteering with children's sporting programs, a children's summer camp and a number of other charitable endeavours.
Liz Riley Associate
Liz Riley, an associate with W|P|Osborne Executive Search, brings to our business, a refreshing and unparalleled enthusiasm for people, the human dynamic and the synergies created through the building of exceptional teams. Liz’s devotion to her practice is demonstrated best by the overwhelming number of letters of appreciation she has received from candidates and clients across the country thanking her for her exceptional levels of dedication and service.
Prior to joining W|P|Osborne, Liz held a similar role for a search firm specializing in the recruitment of senior- level finance and accounting professionals. Previously, she held the position of Accounting Manager for one of the top three Value Added Resellers (VARS) in North America, where she managed teams of accountants across Canada and the US, and served as her division’s North American representative for their SAP implementation as well as for various other systems implementations. Liz holds a Bachelor of Commerce from Ryerson University.
Laura Goessell Research Associate
As a Research Associate, Laura Goessell is engaged in all aspects of the search assignments carried out at W|P|Osborne Executive Search. Laura drives forward research initiatives that are custom designed to meet the needs of our Clients and Search Partners alike. This process involves not only conducting in-depth qualitative and market research within the Real Property industry, but also assisting in the preparation of written documentation as it relates to the full recruitment process (from proposal writing to reference checking).
Laura's organized and detail-oriented approach to research methods, coupled with her natural curiosity and affinity for learning make her a key member of our team. She holds a Honours Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Toronto.
Sandra King Associate
Sandra King, an Associate with W|P|Osborne Executive Search, draws on her public relations experience to bring enthusiasm and creativity to her work. Her passion for providing excellent client service stems from her years as an Operations Manager in the retail industry where she oversaw all media and public relations, marketing, purchasing, sales and staffing. Most recently Sandra played a key role at an Investor Relations Firm which specialized in the Natural Resources sector. There, she was responsible for the full marketing of all clients to the public, potential and current investors, as well as the financial community.
Prior to entering the workforce, Sandra graduated from the University of Guelph with an Honours BA and achieved recognized success as a competitive athlete across North America. Sandra’s volunteering initiatives have led her to the Dominican Republic and Haiti where she assisted in the construction of new elementary schools.
