Leaders International
WHO WE ARE
Partners
Ardyce Kouri
Partner
Edmonton
B.A., M.A.
A partner in the Edmonton office and a key member of the team since 2004, Ardyce is known for her outstanding commitment to clients. She has brought her comprehensive HR knowledge and business experience to search assignments in the private, public and not-for-profit sectors.
Prior to joining the firm, Ardyce worked in both Toronto and Prague as the National President for AIESEC Canada, and in recruitment for the ING Group’s Czech Republic office. She holds a Bachelor’s degree from the University of Alberta and a Master’s degree from Royal Roads University.
She is an active community member, currently serving as the Past President of the Lansdowne Child Care and Family Centre. She is also a member of the Business Advisory Committee for Edmonton Global and the Strategic Advisor Committee for Concordia University of Edmonton. She is an active volunteer and coach in minor hockey.
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Anurag Shourie
Partner
Edmonton
M.Sc., C.H.R.P., CMC
As a highly experienced executive search consultant, Anurag is an integral part of the Leaders International leadership team. A strategic thinker, he has been keenly involved in the firm’s growth since 1997 and has recruited entire executive teams for multiple client organizations. He has also worked closely with numerous boards of directors from government, industry, and the not-for-profit sector to identify and recruit key board members. In 1994, Anurag entered the field of human resources and management consulting, and his experience includes executive recruiting, career counselling, and coaching. He is highly knowledgeable in contract development and alternate compensation strategies and has consulted in change management. Anurag obtained his master’s degree from the University of Alberta, plus formal training in recruitment and hiring from Simon Fraser University. He is a Certified Management Consultant (CMC) and a Chartered Professional in Human Resources. He has been a member of a National CEO Forum Group in Edmonton, sits on the Board of Covenant Health Foundation, and is the current President of the Downtown Rotary Club.
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Greg Longster, B.Com., M.B.A.
Partner
Vancouver
Greg’s Professional experience dedication and passion for executive search has helped him build a reputation for delivering excellence since opening the firm’s Vancouver office in 2007.
Greg brings a comprehensive range of skills and knowledge to his role as Partner of our Vancouver office with an extensive background in strategic sales management, communications, and business development. Prior to joining the firm, Greg spent 15 years in senior and executive management positions in the financial services industry, giving him firsthand experience in human resource management plus a unique understanding of organizations’ HR needs.
Greg obtained his Bachelor of Commerce degree with majors in Marketing and Finance from the University of Saskatchewan, and a Master of Business Administration degree from Royal Roads University with a focus on Executive Management. He is a former Chair of the Marketing Association for Credit Unions and a member of the BC Human Resource Management Association. He sits on the Board of the University of Saskatchewan Alumni Association and is an active member of the Entrepreneurs Organization (EO) Vancouver Chapter.
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Tony Kirschner, B.A., M.A., Ph.D., CPHR, ICD.D
Partner
Vancouver
Tony brings a comprehensive range of business, management, human resource and consulting experience to the firm’s Vancouver office. Tony first became active in executive search in 1988, when he was hired by a major U.S. recruitment firm out of Chicago. He lived and worked in the U.S. where he also completed his Ph.D. before returning to Canada in 2003. Prior to joining the firm, Tony held senior HR management positions with several B.C. health authorities, as well as with a North American environmental assessment company. He is an active member of the Chartered Professionals in Human Resources of BC and possesses the CPHR certification. Tony was raised in Vancouver but received his university education in the U.S. where he completed a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science at DePaul University and a Master’s and Ph.D. in Communication at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. Tony spent time as a Professor in Maryland before returning to Vancouver and executive search. Tony enjoys the active west-coast lifestyle, spending his free time skiing, hiking, running and cycling with his family and three sons. He has participated in the cycling fundraiser Ride to Conquer Cancer five times and is dedicated to raising funds for cancer research. Tony serves on the Board of Directors for Family Services of Greater Vancouver and for Family Services of Greater Vancouver Foundation.
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John Dugdale
Partner
Calgary
BA
John joined Leaders International in 2020 and is a Partner based in the Calgary office. He brings more than 20 years of executive search and leadership advisory experience, partnering with CEOs and senior executives to strengthen leadership teams during periods of growth, transition, and organizational change.
An entrepreneur by background, John founded and successfully scaled two executive search firms, built and led high-performing teams, and ultimately completed a successful sale. This experience gives him a strong commercial perspective and a deep understanding of the leadership challenges facing founders, executive teams, and organizations operating in complex environments.
John plays a key role in expanding the firm’s executive search capabilities, leading CEO and C-suite assignments across the private and public sectors. In addition to executive placements, he has supported a range of board and governance-related searches, particularly where alignment between leadership, culture, and strategy is critical.
Clients value John’s pragmatic, relationship-driven approach and his ability to combine disciplined assessment with sound judgment—ensuring not only role fit, but sustained leadership impact and organizational confidence.
In addition to his client work, John is an active member of the firm’s National Equity, Diversity & Inclusion Committee, supporting Leaders’ commitment to inclusive leadership and equitable access to senior leadership opportunities.
John holds a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from the University of Calgary.
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Shalini Bhatty
Partner
Calgary
BA, CPHR
Shalini Bhatty is a Partner based in our Calgary office and has held a variety of roles with Leaders (and Davies Park) since 2005. She began her executive search career in Toronto and has partnered with clients across Canada to successfully execute search assignments in the financial services, energy, private equity, technology, post-secondary and not-for-profit sectors. She also led the in-house talent acquisition function for an international energy company during a time of significant growth. With an extensive network of executives and senior leaders, Shalini builds strong candidate relationships and leads client engagements as a trusted advisor to identify and attract top talent into key roles.
Shalini holds a Bachelors degree from Western University and is a designated HR professional (CPHR). She has lived and worked all over the world, growing up in India, the Middle East and the United States before moving to Canada and settling in Calgary with her family.
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Sonny Kapoor
Partner
Edmonton
B.Sc.
Partner at our Edmonton office since 2023, Sonny has been a pivotal member of the team since 2011. With over 15 years of extensive international and North American experience in executive search, Sonny has honed exceptional expertise in identifying and placing top-tier executives across various industries and sectors. Known for his ability to forge impactful and enduring relationships, Sonny’s approach is both strategic and personable, making him a trusted advisor to clients and a guiding mentor to candidates.
Sonny earned his bachelor’s degree in hospitality management at Widener University in the United States. He has served on the Advisory Council for the Edmonton Chamber of Commerce and is an active member of the Edmonton Executives Association.
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