Caldwell Announces Darcy Morris as New Board Director

TORONTO, July 12, 2018 /CNW/ - Retained executive search firm The Caldwell Partners International Inc. (TSX: CWL) today announced that - following on the heels of the best quarter in the firm's history - long-serving director Mr. Dick Innes has elected to retire from the Board of Directors.

Mr. Darcy Morris, founder and CEO of Ewing Morris & Co. Investment Partners, has been invited to join the Board and he has accepted. He currently serves on the board of ZCL Composites Inc. (TSX: ZCL), the Toronto Public Library Foundation and the Art Gallery of Ontario (AGO) Foundation. Mr. Morris will be a valued member of all of Board Committees, which include the Audit; Nominating, Corporate Governance and Compensation; and Investment Committees.

"We are pleased to have Mr. Morris join our Board," said G. Edmund King, Chair of the Board. "Darcy's extensive capital markets and finance experience will further enhance our expertise and strength. We remain committed to enhancing shareholder returns and we believe that Darcy will make a significant contribution to that end in an increasingly dynamic and global executive search environment."

"Caldwell comprises a group of high-quality, driven partners with excellent brand reputation," said Mr. Morris. "I look forward to helping the firm strengthen its value proposition to existing and prospective partners, while at the same time driving value for all shareholders."

"Mr. Innes joined the Board in 2009 and has brought positive energy and much insight to the deliberation of the Board. On behalf of his colleagues and all of the shareholders, we extend our heartfelt thanks to Dick," said Mr. King.

Mr. Morris will join the Board as soon as possible, following the completion of routine administrative matters.

About Caldwell

At Caldwell we believe Talent Transforms. As a leading provider of executive talent, we enable our clients to thrive and succeed by helping them identify, recruit and retain their best people. Our reputation–nearly 50 years in the making–has been built on transformative searches across functions and geographies at the very highest levels of management and operations. We leverage our skills and networks to also provide agile talent in the form of flexible and on-demand advisory solutions for companies looking for support in strategy and operations. With offices and partners across North America, Europe, Latin America and Asia Pacific, we take pride in delivering an unmatched level of service and expertise to our clients.

Caldwell's Common shares are listed on The Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX: CWL). Please visit our website at www.caldwellpartners.com for further information.

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