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Xander Ashton

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Director, Executive Recruitment at Sales Talent Agency
📍 Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Xander is the Director of GTM Executive Recruitment at Sales Talent Agency, specializing in scaling tech, software, and SaaS companies. A graduate of Brock University, he partners with PE and VC firms, leveraging AI to enhance hiring. Colleagues describe him as genuine, empathetic, and an empowering leader.

Outside of work, Xander is a dedicated father to his toddlers. He balances family life with a commitment to personal wellness, often spending time at the gym, and also enjoys relaxing with pizza and wine.

Beyond his primary career in recruitment, Xander co-founded Keyres, a short-term rental management business focused on automation and maximizing revenue for property owners.

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Experience
9 Years
Current Role
Director, Executive Recruitment
Job Level
Senior
Location
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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GTM Executive Search
Focuses on placing Go-To-Market executives, partnering with Private Equity and Venture Capital firms to scale their portfolio companies.
AI in Recruiting
Actively uses AI tools to enhance and "supercharge" the recruitment process, making hiring smoother and smarter for high-growth companies.
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Career

Work history

3-2025
Director, Executive Recruitment
Sales Talent Agency
11-2023
Co-Founder
Keyrest
9-2021 - 3-2025
Head of Talent Acquisition
Ritual.co
9-2019 - 9-2021
Director, Recruitment
Sales Talent Agency, Inc.
10-2017 - 9-2019
Lead Recruiter
Sales Talent Agency, Inc.
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Education
2011 - 2014
Bachelor's degree
Brock University
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