Bio

Laura Machan is a Partner with an executive search firm specializing in the broader public sector, not-for-profit, and academic sectors, based in Toronto, Ontario.

With years of experience in recruitment, Laura still finds joy in every step of the process, from the excitement of scheduling a candidate interview to the moment she shares the news that a candidate has landed the role.

Her work spans diverse industries, often with a strong engineering connection: utilities, power generation, energy efficiency consulting, and food manufacturing—essentially, organizations that are growing and have compelling stories to tell.

After leading several complex and high-impact searches for public sector organizations, Laura recognized the importance of this work and joined Griffith Group to focus on serving this community.

Laura holds a BA in Canadian Studies from the University of Toronto (UTM ’88), completed the Human Resources Executive Program at the Rotman School of Business, and earned a certificate in Adult Education. She added a creative twist to her education with a course in Stand-Up Comedy Writing and Performance at Humber College.

Beyond her professional work, Laura is deeply committed to community service. She is the Board Chair of Heartache2Hope, an Oakville-based grassroots mental health non-profit. She has also served as a volunteer board director with Women in Nuclear, sitting on the national board and leading the Golden Horseshoe West Chapter. Previously, she contributed to the Oakville chapter of the Canadian Federation of University Women, where she spearheaded a fundraising initiative that raised $5,000 for a scholarship celebrating the group’s 60th anniversary.

Contact Laura –  recruiterscouch@gmail.com