Stefan was CEO of Mandrake Human Capital with strong practices in Executive Search, and Career Transition.Stefan advises organizations on winning the war for talent, and has practiced executive search for 30+ years, as well as led numerous merger/acquisition transactions. He is a frequent speaker at industry conferences and a trusted advisor to firms looking to enrich their executive talent, leading executive search engagements in Finance, Marketing, Sales, HR, and Leadership. Stefan also assists organizations with succession planning, onboarding, assessment, and coaching.Stefan has helped raise > $1,000,000 to assist individuals facing adversity in the community via various sporting events including running various multi-day ultra marathons in the Gobi, Sahara, Atacama, and Antarctica deserts. He was awarded the Paul Mulvihill Humanitarian award and speaks frequently at town halls, AGMs, and corporate meetings including at TEDx Toronto http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p769eQtcUbU and has written two books; Gobi Runner http://www.bpsbooks.com/gobi-runner-stefan-danis/ and Gobi BOLD. Stefan was inducted in the Marketing Hall of Legends of Canada as a Mentor. Board roles include(d):Business: Privately held Media and Plastics manufacturing companies, The Power Plant (Canada's leading Contemporary Art Gallery), AMA, Pro-Action Police Force; Skate for Kids, and YPO (Young President Organization) as Chapter Chair and Regional Board roles.