Nick Chambers brings a fresh approach to executive recruitment, combining his expertise in leadership development, organization performance consulting, board governance, and client service. Nick is adept at aligning strategic executive talent insights and solutions to the specific needs of his clients. He is passionate about the social impact sector, and the critical role of higher education, healthcare, and not-for-profit institutions in creating vibrant communities and societies. He is a champion of diversity, equity, and inclusion in all of its forms.
Professional Focus
- Nearly 20 years’ consulting experience, working across multiple sectors and industries with a focus on leadership development and workforce optimization
- Particular expertise in performance improvement, professional and organizational development
- Specialty in board governance within the not-for-profit sector
Business Expertise
- Partner and Senior Consultant with Benchmark Performance, a leading consulting firm specializing in performance improvement, professional development, training and coaching
- Began career in brain injury rehabilitation and return-to-work assistance for injured employees
Practice Membership
Global Cross-Sector Practices
- Social Impact
Additional Expertise
- CEO & Board Services
- Higher Education
- Not-For-Profit
- Human Resources
- Professional Services
Education & Certifications
- Bachelor’s degree from McMaster University
Affiliations & Awards
- Board Director, AESC Global Board of Directors
- Vice-Chair; Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, & Anti-Racism Champion, Soulpepper Board of Directors
- Executive-in-Residence, Rotman School of Management, University of Toronto
- Recipient, AESC IDEA Award 2022
- Selection Committee Member, CivicAction’s DiverseCity Fellowship for emerging city-builders (2011 – present)
- Council Member (2020 – 2022), AESC Diversity Leadership Council
- Board Director (2011 – 2017), and Chair, Granting Liaison Committee (2013 – 2017), Ontario Trillium Foundation
- Board Director (2003 – 2012), Vice President (2008 – 2010), and President/Chair (2010 – 2011) Canadian Club of Toronto
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