Our Team
Who We Are
The team at Griffith Group Executive Search brings decades of experience. We offer full-service recruitment for organizations across Canada and beyond.
Our Team
Jane Griffith
Managing Partner and FounderJane Griffith is the Managing Partner and Founder of Griffith Group Executive Search. A veteran search leader, Jane focuses on the recruitment of senior leaders in the academic, research, not-for-profit, and broader public sectors. Prior to founding the Griffith Group, Jane worked at three global search firms as a Partner and was the first search executive in Canada to be named ‘Partner and National Diversity Leader’, and founded Griffith Research, which had clients in Australia, Dubai, Canada, and the United States. Prior to executive search, Jane worked in the fundraising departments of the United Way of Greater Toronto, York University Foundation, and with the not-for-profit consulting firm KCI (Ketchum Canada Inc.).
Jane founded and currently serves as the Executive Director of the LGBTQ+ Corporate Directors Association, which she brought to Canada as a chapter of the US organization in 2022.
In addition to her leadership at Griffith Group Executive Search, Jane is an active Board Member, and has supported many organizations including the Canadian 2SLGBTQI+ Chamber of Commerce, 30% Club Canada, Informed Opinions, and as Chair of Congress 2017 with AFP Toronto, and has served as a mentor in the CGLCC OUT for Business program.
Jane is a frequent speaker and guest lecturer on hiring practices, with a specific focus on diversity and inclusion initiatives. To support this work, Jane has completed “Nisitohtamowin: an introduction to understanding Indigenous perspectives in Canada”, offered by the First Nations University of Canada; Queen’s University’s “AODA Accessible Customer Service Training Program”; the UB1x: has achieved the CatalystX certificate through completing “Unconscious Bias – From Awareness to Action”; and received the “Unconscious Bias Training Certificate” from Canadian Centre for Diversity and Inclusion.
Jane holds a Bachelor of Arts in Legal History from the University of Calgary and a Master of Arts in Legal History from the University of Toronto.
SAM WALTON
PartnerAs a Partner at Griffith Group, Sam Walton draws on her deep executive search experience and diverse sector expertise to execute complex search assignments and recruit talented leaders across a broad range of functions.
Sam is driven to strengthen the future of work in the not-for-profit, academic, healthcare, and broader public sectors. Sam’s unwavering commitment to advancing diversity, equity, inclusion and accessibility, dismantling systems of oppression using anti-racist and anti-oppressive practice, as well as her passion for creating meaningful connections with candidates contributes to Sam’s strategic recruitment approach, and to the success of the clients she supports. Her clients range from national non-profits, to social service agencies, to educational institutions.
Sam is a proud first-generation student and is deeply motivated by the transformative impacts of education. She holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts with a focus in Photography from Toronto Metropolitan University and has received the Award of Achievement in Diversity and Inclusion from the University of British Columbia. She is currently completing the Award of Achievement in Anti-Racism from the University of British Columbia, and the Gender Analytics Specialization: Gender Equity Through Inclusive Design by The Institute for Gender and the Economy (GATE) at The University of Toronto’s Rotman School of Management. She has successfully completed the LGBTQI2S Inclusion Training from Egale Canada Human Rights Trust, the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) training course from AODA.ca, the Women and Gender Equality Canada's Introduction to Gender-Based Analysis+, and “Nisitohtamowin ᓂᓯᑐᐦᑕᒧᐃᐧᐣ An Introduction to Understanding Indigenous Perspectives In Canada” offered by the First Nations University of Canada. Within the GTHA community, Sam is a member of CivicAction Leadership Foundation’s Emerging Leaders Network.
MARC MAGRAKEN
PartnerAs a Partner with Griffith Group, Marc brings a depth of experience both in executive search and talent & culture strategy. Prior to joining Griffith Group, Marc spent the last several years as the Vice-President, People for both 365 Cannabis and Akerna Corp. There he was responsible for building and executing their People & Culture strategies including: Talent Acquisition, Talent Management, Learning & Development, Culture, EDIA, Onboarding/Offboarding, HRIS Systems Selection & Implementation, Performance Management, and more. Through these experiences he gained an array of knowledge in managing both public and privately held companies across Canada and the United States.
Prior to those experiences, Marc gained extensive search experience as an Engagement Manager with Odgers Berndtson and later as an independent consultant. Marc has served in a number of different industries and sectors over the course of his career, including: Software/Technology, Cannabis, Professional Services, Real Estate, Media, Not for Profit, Healthcare, Higher Education, Mining and many more. Marc holds a Bachelor’s Degree with a focus in Marketing from the University of Denver. In his spare time, he enjoys giving back to the community through coaching soccer to children between the ages of 4 and 16.
CAROLINE MCLEAN
PartnerAs a Partner with Griffith Group, Caroline brings deep expertise in the executive search process, with experience supporting a breadth of clients across the non-profit, post-secondary education, and healthcare sectors. Caroline brings nearly a decade of experience in executive search for academic, non-profit, and public institutions, advising on appointments for administrative leaders, senior-level executives, and subject matter experts across Canada, the UK and continental Europe.
Caroline is a values-driven professional, with a demonstrated track record in championing principles of equity, diversity and inclusivity in the search process. She is passionate about mentorship, training, and continuous learning for herself and the teams she works with.
Caroline began her career in academic publishing, in progressive editorial support, administration management, and librarian responsibilities for the journal Nature. Caroline holds a BA in Human Sciences from the University of Oxford and is currently pursuing a Masters in Industrial Relations and Human Resources at the University of Toronto. Caroline is also an active volunteer with The 519 Community Centre and Friends of Ruby drop-in centre in Toronto.
TRACEY TRIMBLE
Chief Operations and Privacy OfficerAs Griffith Group’s Chief Operations and Privacy Officer, Tracey Trimble manages client invoicing, business forecasting, privacy governance process and procedure, and accounts payable on behalf of the firm.
Tracey brings over 20 years of experience from the private sector, where most recently she was an Account Executive in employee benefits insurance. Her tenure includes experience working at Sun Life Financial, RBC Insurance, Manulife and the Canadian Automobile Dealers Association. Tracey started her career in radio broadcasting, serving as an on air announcer for radio stations in Toronto, Windsor and Kitchener-Waterloo.
Tracey holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Communications from the University of Windsor. Tracey recently received certifications following the completion of RBC’s 4 Seasons of Reconciliation, as well as the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act Training. She is an enthusiastic supporter of women’s sports, including being a dedicated fan of the Canadian Women’s Soccer team.
NOSHINA CHOUDHARY
Senior ConsultantAs a Senior Consultant at Griffith Group, Noshina supports the firm from end-to-end in the executive search process through research and candidate development support.
Noshina is an intersectional feminist with a passion towards attaining equality in all aspects. She has worked as an EDI researcher and a teaching assistant in various not-for-profit and academic organizations globally, including in Canada, the USA and India. Through her research work and field experience, Noshina strives to ensure that diversity, equity, and inclusion is at the center of decision-making processes in the workspace. Her experience working with various not-for-profit organizations has given her immense theoretical and conceptual understanding of theories of gender, and she advocates for inclusive language, pronouns, and LGBTQ2S+ inclusion at the center of decision-making processes in the recruitment cycle.
Born and raised in India, Noshina holds a Master’s degree in Gender, Feminist and Women's Studies from York University. She also holds a Master’s degree in Women's Studies and Bachelor’s degree in Social Sciences from Tata Institute of Social Sciences, India.
SRAVANTHI BAGIRATHI
Senior ConsultantAs a Senior Consultant at Griffith Group, Sravanthi (Srav) supports the firm from end-to-end in the executive search process through research and candidate development support.
Sravanthi is a seasoned executive recruiter who is a passionate people person and strong advocate for the candidate experience. She has a proven track record of successfully sourcing, attracting, and onboarding executives for organizations across diverse industries through building strong relationships with clients and candidates. Sravanthi brings experience from both the recruitment sector and from corporate environments, and has extensive experience in fulfilling diverse talent needs across various international geographies. She has collaborated with well-known companies, including Randstad, Kelly Services, Netsweeper, and Akerna to provide high-quality recruitment solutions.
Sravanthi received her Bachelor’s in Commerce from Osmania University in Hyderabad, India, and her MBA, with a specialization in Human Resources and Finance, from Vignan University in Guntur, India. Sravanthi is currently working to obtain her CPHR designation. In her spare time, Sravanthi is a certified yoga instructor and an advocate for physical and mental health and wellness; she truly believes that a balanced and healthy lifestyle leads to a happier and more fulfilling life.
Robin Noftall
PrincipalBased in British Columbia, Robin is a Principal at Griffith Group. She brings deep and diverse experience in executive search. Robin’s search experience comes from a variety of sectors across the broader public sector including non-profit, education, healthcare, government, and Indigenous Nations/Governments. Prior to joining Griffith Group, Robin was employed at a national executive search firm, and supported both the Vancouver and Edmonton offices. With two decades of recruitment experience and a strong work ethic, Robin focuses on building long lasting relationships and takes pride in supporting both clients and candidates.
Robin holds an Honors Bachelor’s degree from Lakehead University and two certificates in teaching English as a Second Language, with a specialization in teaching Business English. She is also certified in FOIPPA, the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA), Indigenous Awareness, and Intercultural Communication.
Aisha is a seasoned financial professional with over fifteen years of experience spanning various facets of finance, accounting and operations across the private, public and not-for-profit sectors. With a comprehensive background, she brings a unique blend of expertise to financial management, strategic planning and leadership coaching, consistently delivering impactful results in empowering organizations and individuals to achieve their performance goals while fostering a culture of excellence.
In previous roles as a Controller, Aisha has managed multiple entities and played a pivotal role in developing and implementing robust accounting policies and procedures to facilitate accurate reporting and risk management, overseeing treasury functions and managing relationships with external service providers. She successfully managed the financial affairs of family offices, start-ups and small businesses, driving performance optimization and ensuring compliance. Her proficiency extends beyond financial management to encompass leadership coaching, collaborating with management teams to implement performance improvement initiatives aligned with organizational objectives.
With a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from the Lazaridis School of Business and Economics and ongoing professional development as a Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) candidate, Aisha is dedicated to driving organizational success through operational excellence and financial stewardship.
Outside of professional endeavors, Aisha is deeply committed to giving back to the community through volunteer work. As a Performance Coach for organizations such as DOOR Network, she actively contributes to initiatives aimed at supporting educational development in the community, and the economic and social empowerment of women of color and other marginalized communities.
AISHA JAKHURA
Director, Finance & Operations
As the Manager of Proposals and Operations at Griffith Group, Chloe’s portfolio includes proposal writing and coordination, communications and marketing skills, and operational management. Over the course of her career, Chloe has gained experience within the customer service, information technology, not-for-profit, learning & development, and government procurement industries.
With a background as a dedicated professional writer, Chloe’s experience is tailored to exceptional communication. As a proud member of the Professional Writer’s Advisory board at Algonquin College in Ottawa, ON, Chloe contributes to the future of education. She is consistently passionate about continued learning, inclusive language and promoting sustainable living for all.
Chloe holds a diploma in Professional Writing from Algonquin College, is a published author in Children’s Literature and is trained and certified through the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act.
Chloe Vincent
Manager, Proposals and OperationsGriffith Group Executive Search Advisory Council
KIM CARLIN
THOMPSON EGBO-EGBO
SUNIL HIRJEE
In his current role at Beneva, Sunil is serving as the Vice-President, Group Sales and Partner Experience for the Ontario, Western, & Atlantic Canada and actively responsible for increasing the visibility and growth of the organization through the acquisition and retention of new and existing business partners.
Sunil has been in the financial services industry for 20 years, and as a group insurance expert, he brings a very strong understanding of the diverse needs of organizations’ in a wide variety of sectors.
Coming from a first generation immigrant family, Sunil grew up in Paris, Ontario. Growing up as a visible minority in southwestern Ontario and being a proud member of the 2SLGTBQIA+ community, Sunil has a passion for issues surrounding Diversity, Equity and Inclusivity.
GEOFF ROBERTS
ALLISON SANDMEYER-GRAVES
NEWSHA ZARGARAN
JACQUELINE FOLEY