For decades, Canada’s industrial sectors — manufacturing, logistics, energy, resources — were defined by physical assets. Plants. Equipment. Infrastructure. Supply chains. Leadership capability was measured in operational efficiency, capital discipline, safety performance, and margin control. That model is changing faster than many boards are prepared to admit. In 2026, industrial companies are no longer just […]
The era of viewing Artificial Intelligence as a “tech initiative” relegated to the CTO’s office is officially over. For Canadian enterprises navigating 2026, AI has become a core pillar of fiduciary duty and strategic survival. As executive search partners, we are seeing a fundamental shift in what Boards demand: the rise of the AI-Fluent Leader. […]
To Clients and Friends of StoneWood Group, We hope that 2025 has been a good year for you personally and professionally. Here at StoneWood Group, 2025 was surprisingly better than we predicted at this time last year. While we saw a drop off in tech sector hiring, we did stay busy helping our clients in […]