Amy Reid

Enigma
DISC Type : dic

Member at Association of Executive Search and Leadership Consultants (AESC)

Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

Overview

Amy Reid is the Managing Partner for Executive Search at Royer Thompson, bringing over 20 years of experience in talent acquisition. She focuses on C-suite and VP searches, leveraging her expertise from Saint Marys Universitys Sobey School of Business. Colleagues commend her as being well-prepared and delivering work with passion.

Outside of her executive career, Amy is a musician and deeply involved in her community. She serves as a Board Director for the Through the Years Community Centre, which focuses on positive social and physical growth, and previously for The Maritimes Energy Association, demonstrating a commitment to local development.

In January 2026, Amy was appointed to the Americas Council for the Association of Executive Search and Leadership Consultants (AESC), a prestigious global organization.

Personality Overview

Fast Follower

Persuasive & Assertive

Challenger

They are generally strong communicators and are not easy to convince.  They can sound friendly and charming but can quickly change gears to become inquisitive and probing  They are likely to ask many questions and look heavily for supporting proof as well as information.

Topics They Care About

Executive Leadership
With over 20 years in executive search, she is passionate about the impact the “right” leader has on organizational outcomes and culture.
Canadian Productivity
Shared interest in Canada's firm-level productivity problem after attending a talk by economist Don Drummond on the subject.
Energy Sector
Serves as Board Director and HR Committee Chair for The Maritimes Energy Association, reflecting a professional interest in the industry.

Media Appearances

Amy has no verified media appearances

Work History

2019
Member at Association of Executive Search and Leadership Consultants (AESC)
1-2018
Managing Partner, Executive Search at Royer Thompson
11-2017 - 2022
Board Director at Through the Years Community Centre
1-2014 - 1-2018
Board Director & HR Committee Chair at The Maritimes Energy Association
7-2012 - 9-2014
Board Director at Dress for Success

Education

1994 - 1998
Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com.) from Sobey School of Business at Saint Mary's University
1994 - 1998
Certificate in Human Resource Management from Sobey School of Business at Saint Mary's University

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Exp : 21 Location : Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada Job Level : Junior Designation : Member at Association of Executive Search and Leadership Consultants (AESC)
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Insights For Selling To Amy

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Use phrases like ‘clear evidence’, ‘data-based results’ etc.
  • Leverage 'negging', or the art of asking negative questions like "you must not be convinced yet..."
  • Be prepared for a mix of questions and inquisitiveness, answer them in the tone in which they have been asked

DONT's

  • Avoid long presentations and just 'high-level' value proposition, dive into the details
  • Don’t try to rush them into a decision, provide all necessary information first
  • Avoid making offhand commitments, understand the root of their concerns first

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Amy is

  • Proven value, strong objective evidence are important for them, rapport can impact decisions a little.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Amy

  • They are practical and friendly, but can give a clear response with a little prodding

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Amy move?

  • They like to be detailed, so unless they develop strong conviction, they can take their time to arrive at decisions
  • Can Amy take some risk or not?

  • They evaluate their decisions systematically and do not take risks that often, unless you can get them to develop strong conviction

You And Amy

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