Company History
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2006
Founding of Waterford Global Inc.
After leading executive search practices at PwC and Caldwell Partners, Waterford Global Inc. is founded in 2006 by Karen Swystun and Fred Loewen.
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2007
Mexican Market Entry
WGI launches its presence in the Mexican market, working with Canadian manufacturers in Mexico.
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2008
Head Office Relocation
Waterford Global Inc. relocates Canadian head office to 201 Portage Avenue, at the historic corner of Portage and Main in Winnipeg, Manitoba.
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2009
International Market Recognition
Waterford Global Inc. debuts internationally in The Economist.
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2010
Physician Practice
Waterford Global Inc. launches its global physician recruitment practice.
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2011
UK Market Entry
Waterford Global Inc. establishes its presence in the UK market to support its global Healthcare, Agriculture, and Financial Services practices.
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2012
Global Relationships
Waterford Global Inc. deepens global relationships with some of its key global clients in Healthcare, Agriculture, and Financial Services.
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2013
Jubilee Medal
Our co-founder, Karen Swystun, is awarded The Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal.
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2015
Global Healthcare Expansion
Waterford Global Inc. continues the expansion of its Healthcare practice, domestically and internationally.
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2017
10th Anniversary
Waterford Global Inc. celebrates its 10th anniversary.
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2018
Manitoba Business Awards
Our co-founders, Karen Swystun & Fred Loewen, are named finalists for the Entrepreneur of the Year Award.
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2020
Canadian Business Excellence Award
Excellence Canada recognized Waterford Global Inc. with the 2020 Canadian Business Excellence Award.
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2021
Canadian Business Excellence Award
Excellence Canada recognized Waterford Global Inc. with the 2021 Canadian Business Excellence Award. This marks the 2nd time the firm has received the honour.
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2022
Canadian Business Excellence Award
Excellence Canada recognized Waterford Global Inc. with the 2022 Canadian Business Excellence Award. This marks the 3rd time the firm has received the honour.
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2023
Canadian Business Excellence Award
Excellence Canada recognized Waterford Global Inc. with the 2023 Canadian Business Excellence Award. This marks the 4th time the firm has received the honour.
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2024
Canadian Business Excellence Award
Excellence Canada recognized Waterford Global Inc. with the 2024 Canadian Business Excellence Award. This marks the 5th time the firm has received the honour.
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2025
Canadian Business Excellence Award
Excellence Canada recognized Waterford Global Inc. with the 2025 Canadian Business Excellence Award. This marks the 6th time the firm has received the honour.
“Our decision in selecting to partner with Waterford Global was based on the firm’s demonstrated strength of experience in, and passion for, healthcare, as well as an equally robust search methodology that lends itself extremely well to our global industry. The results of our relationship to date have included key strategic hires that are helping to drive our business in new and exciting directions.”
