Shelly Gourlay

SENIOR CONSULTANT

Shelly has led recruitment for over 30 years, and in that time served variously as a search consultant, a corporate talent acquisition leader and a program director in higher education. She has managed all sides of the hiring process and brings a deep well of expertise and contacts. Much of Shelly’s professional experience has been in support of the sports and outdoor industry where she has worked with senior leadership nationally and internationally to form partnerships, identify talent needs, create recruitment strategies, and negotiate hiring agreements at every level from individual contributor to general management. Professionally and personally, Shelly has always focused on connecting dots, people and purpose. An empathetic listener, an adept communicator, and a generous collaborator, Shelly brings energy to identify your talent needs, articulate your objectives and find your perfect fit, whether you are engaging her for a search project, or seeking her advice on your personal career journey.