Managing Director

About Teneo

Teneo is the global CEO advisory firm. We partner with our clients globally to do great things for a better future.

Drawing upon our global team and expansive network of senior advisors, we provide advisory services across our five business segments on a stand-alone or fully integrated basis to help our clients solve complex business challenges.

Our full range of advisory services includes strategic communications, investor relations, financial transactions and restructuring, management consulting, physical and cyber risk, organizational design, board and executive search, geopolitics and government affairs, corporate governance and ESG. The firm has more than 1,800 employees located in over 45 markets around the world.

As we continue to expand our presence in Canada, we are seeking an entrepreneurial, market-facing leader to join our Calgary office as a Managing Director within our Strategy & Communications business.

This is a pivotal leadership role with significant opportunity to shape and grow Teneo’s Western Canada platform.

 

Description:

 As a Managing Director, you will be a senior leader responsible for:

• Driving revenue growth
• Deepening executive-level client relationships
• Leading complex, high-impact engagements
• Building and mentoring high-performing teams
• Expanding Teneo’s market position in Calgary and across Western Canada

You will serve as a trusted advisor to CEOs, boards, and senior executives – guiding them through moments that define their organizations, including transactions, crises, reputational challenges, stakeholder engagement, and strategic transformation.

The role is based in Calgary with a requirement of at least three days a week in the office.  

                                                              

Responsibilities:

Client Leadership & Advisory

• Serve as a senior strategic advisor to C-suite and board-level clients
• Lead integrated communications and stakeholder strategies across corporate positioning, investor relations, transactions, crisis and issues management
• Anticipate emerging risks and opportunities, providing proactive counsel
• Oversee and direct complex, multi-workstream client engagements

Business Development & Market Growth

• Originate and secure new business opportunities in Calgary and Western Canada
• Leverage an established network of corporate leaders, investors, media, and policymakers
• Identify cross-selling opportunities across Teneo’s global service lines
• Contribute to local and national growth strategy

Team Leadership & Talent Development

• Lead and mentor multidisciplinary teams
• Serve as a Talent Manager, supporting career development and performance management
• Attract and recruit top-tier talent
• Foster a culture of excellence, accountability, and collaboration

Firm Leadership

• Contribute to shaping Teneo Canada’s strategic direction
• Strengthen Teneo’s brand and visibility in the Calgary market
• Collaborate with colleagues across Canada and globally to deliver integrated solutions

 

Qualifications:

• 14+ years of experience in corporate communications, public affairs, investor relations, management consulting, or a related advisory field
• Proven experience advising senior executives and boards
• Demonstrated success in business development and revenue generation
• Strong network within Calgary and Western Canada’s business community (energy, financial services, infrastructure, industrials, or related sectors preferred)
• Experience leading large, complex client engagements
• Exceptional strategic thinking, judgment, and decision-making capabilities
• Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree considered an asset
• Able to work from the office a minimum of three days per week

 

What Success Looks Like

• Sustained revenue growth and new client acquisition
• Trusted advisor status with key regional executives
• Strong client retention and satisfaction
• High-performing, engaged team culture
• Meaningful contribution to Teneo Canada’s market leadership

 

What We Offer

As a Teneo employee, you'll enjoy unique benefits including flexible time off policy; medical, dental, and vision coverage; long-term disability, and life insurance; RRSP plan with corporate matching; team events; snacks; and other perks.

 

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Teneo is an equal opportunity employer and promotes a diverse and inclusive workplace. Teneo considers all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, age, sex, marital status, ancestry, disability, veteran status, gender identity, genetic information, or sexual orientation or any other status protected by applicable law.

 

Total Compensation Package: Includes annualized bonus, RRSP match, healthcare coverage and a broad range of additional benefits and perks.