Meet our team of headhunters in finance and accounting

Luc co-founded Kenova 20 years ago and brings over 30 years of experience in business development, strategic finance, and entrepreneurial succession support. A CPA holding an MBA, he has taken part in the creation, growth, acquisition, and transfer of numerous businesses, as an entrepreneur, buyer, seller, and strategic advisor. Today, he structures organizational growth, prepares succession, and cultivates an entrepreneurial culture focused on innovation. His business acumen and ability to mobilize a network make him a key partner for governance and continuity challenges.

Marie-Ève has led Kenova for over 10 years. She specializes in executive search for strategic mandates. Her area of expertise: sensitive positions, where internal political dynamics or the scarcity of the sought-after profile complicate the search. She quickly reads the real motivations behind a vacancy, the ones no job description captures, and negotiates with a finesse that makes the difference in competitive processes. A Persolog DISC Master Trainer and leadership coach, she assesses team fit as much as technical skills, a rare angle that reduces the risk of hiring mistakes at the executive level. She holds a degree in Human Resources Management from Université Laval and is CRHA-certified.

Originally from Guadeloupe, Davyna developed her recruitment expertise in Paris before joining Kenova in 2018. With over 12 years of experience in human resources, including more than 10 years dedicated to recruitment, she has risen through every level of the firm to the title of partner. She holds a Master’s degree in Human Resources Management specialized in recruitment and is DISC Persolog certified, supporting organizations of all sizes with their talent acquisition challenges. Her approach rests on listening, understanding business realities, and lasting alignment between skills, ambitions, diversity, and organizational culture.

Claudia brings nearly 20 years of experience, combining expertise in international talent acquisition, executive search, and strategic development, notably in specialized mandates tied to finance and investment functions, alongside a background in corporate finance. A CPA, she has also served as partner and CFO at a growing startup, where she led the finance, administrative, and human resources functions. At the Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec, she drove talent acquisition strategies and contributed to recruiting investment leaders, specialized functions, and board members for portfolio companies. She now supports organizations in executive search and strategic talent recruitment.

Maxime brings over 20 years of experience in the technology ecosystem and now leads Kenova’s IT division. He has supported growing companies, ambitious SMEs, and large-scale organizations in hiring key talent in software development, data, infrastructure, cybersecurity, and digital transformation. His practice spans the North American and European markets, with deep knowledge of the Toronto and Ontario talent pool, notably through workshops he has led on the province’s most dynamic IT sectors. His credibility with decision-makers and investors, along with his concrete understanding of technology environments, make him a trusted partner for the most complex mandates.

Véronique has specialized in executive search for accounting and finance roles for over 7 years, with particular expertise in creative industries and service-based companies, as well as in recruiting specialized finance profiles within banks, fund managers, and other financial institutions. A CRHA-certified professional holding a Master’s degree in Industrial Relations, she moves quickly to identify and approach the right candidates. Her clients highlight her involvement well beyond the hire itself: she stays engaged before, during, and after the process. Her energy and speed of execution make her a trusted partner, working hand in hand with her clients.

Melissa built her career at KPMG in accounting and strategy and operations consulting before moving into recruitment. A CPA holding a Bachelor of Commerce from the John Molson School of Business, she brings this dual financial and organizational expertise to her clients in the English-speaking and corporate space. Empathetic and attentive, she seeks first to understand roles and real needs before proposing a match. Her approach centers on relationship-building, performance, and lasting value creation, connecting high-level talent with growing organizations.

Fatoumata brings over 20 years of experience at the crossroads of finance and talent acquisition, now focused on SME development at Kenova. Drawing on her background as an entrepreneur who founded and led her own firm in Montreal, she supports leaders of growing organizations in attracting key talent. She holds a Master’s degree in Finance and is currently deepening this strategic profile with a graduate diploma in Industrial Relations. Her dual financial and human perspective, combined with a keen understanding of organizational dynamics, allows her to stay agile and build lasting partnerships.

Salina brings several years of experience in talent acquisition and recruitment within institutional investment and financial services. She built her career at the Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec, where she recruited specialized talent internationally on mandates in finance, accounting, and technology, in addition to pan-Canadian experience at EY within the assurance services line. A graduate of UQAM and SuccessFinder certified, she relies on rigor and analysis to build lasting partnerships with clients and candidates. Analytical and results-driven, she builds strong partnerships. Her role goes beyond filling a position: structuring a function, strengthening a department, clarifying a vision.

Valentina specializes in executive search for technology talent, with solid technical recruitment experience gained across several firms before joining Kenova. A McGill University graduate, she combines this multi-firm expertise with a sharp understanding of the technical roles her clients seek. Her background in specialized executive search helps her quickly identify a mandate’s key competencies and present candidates aligned with both the role and the company’s fit.

Rima brings a different path to recruitment: a Master’s degree in Audiology and a Bachelor’s degree in Cognitive Neuroscience from Université de Montréal. Her clinical background has given her strong listening and needs-analysis skills, which she now applies to recruitment. Known for her energy, her ability to connect, and her attention to detail, she advises candidates with care, taking the time to understand their aspirations, strengths, and areas for growth. Rima supports candidates in the accounting and finance sector, while precisely identifying client needs, to build lasting relationships.

Marine brings over five years of experience in human resources and talent acquisition, between France and Montreal, within international environments. She has evolved across the finance, aerospace, and technology sectors, developing a sharp understanding of organizations’ technical needs and market realities.Specialized in recruiting accounting and finance profiles for the Montreal market, she focuses on a medium- and long-term vision: helping each candidate thrive professionally and each company find the resource that will genuinely contribute to its success. Her human approach, rigor, and adaptability make her a key partner in building lasting relationships between talent and organizations.

Tiffany leads Kenova’s digital marketing strategy and oversees the firm’s internal operations. Holding a Master’s degree in Digital Marketing from ESG UQAM, she blends strategic vision with hands-on execution, from brand positioning to internal initiative coordination. Her background in UX analysis and user research sharpens her read on digital behaviors and guides her content decisions. She structures processes, aligns teams, and keeps focus on objectives, a discreet but essential pillar of Kenova’s visibility.