Craig Brown, MBA

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Chief Executive Officer at Agilus Work Solutions

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Overview

Craig Brown is the CEO of Agilus Work Solutions and Synergie Canada, bringing over 25 years of leadership in the staffing industry. A frequent speaker and strategic leader, he has driven significant growth through multiple acquisitions. His background includes an MBA from the University of Calgary and a B. Sc. from The University of British Columbia. Colleagues often describe him as a thoughtful, inspiring, and great leader.

Outside of his executive role, Craig is a father, husband, and avid tennis player. He identifies as a "Weekend Warrior" and enjoys the mental challenge of Sudoku. Bilingual in English and French, he has lived and worked across Canada and is currently based in the Greater Toronto Area. He also serves on the boards of several youth sports organizations.

He has been named to the Staffing Industry Analysts (SIA) "Staffing 100 North America" list for four consecutive years: 2023, 2024, 2025, and 2026.

Personality Overview

Vision Oriented

Fast-Paced

Direct & Candid

They focus on objectivity in a pitch and pay little attention to bells and whistles.  They don’t always try to control the conversation but neither do they like yielding it fully. They care equally about the product and its potential impact.

Topics They Care About

Future of Work
He is a proponent of building a connected, forward-thinking work community and often discusses evolving labor market trends and the impact of technology like AI.
Canadian Staffing Market
As CEO of a top Canadian staffing firm and a frequent speaker at industry summits, he provides commentary on national labor market data and trends.
Strategic Growth
He has a track record of driving growth through strategic acquisitions, recently leading Agilus through its integration with the global Synergie group.

Media Appearances

Craig Brown, MBA – Chief Executive Officer at Agilus Work Solutions (TheOrg.com). Featured in TheOrg.com

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Work History

2-2019
Chief Executive Officer at Agilus Work Solutions
7-2012 - 2-2019
President & CEO at Talentcor
3-2012 - 7-2012
Senior Vice President, Randstad Sourceright at Randstad Canada
12-2009 - 3-2012
Vice President & General Manager, Canada at Spherion Staffing Services, The Mergis Group and Technisource
1-2001 - 12-2009
Vice President, GTA & Western Canada at Randstad

Education

2004 - 2009
MBA from University of Calgary
1992 - 1996
B.Sc. from The University of British Columbia

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Insights For Selling To Craig

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Make sure that you you respond to any queries from them quickly
  • Be crisp while making the pitch
  • Refer to testimonials from others in similar positions

DONT's

  • Don’t expect them to change their mind quickly if they say no once
  • Refrain from asking too many questions
  • Avoid long winding pitches, stay objective

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Craig is

  • Confidence in the product plays an important role, followed by powerful testimonials.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Craig

  • They might hesitate a little, but they will say no if they are not convinced.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Craig move?

  • They are neither the fastest decision makers nor the slowest.
  • Can Craig take some risk or not?

  • Once they have analyzed the pros and cons, they can take some risks.

You And Craig

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