Joanne McMullin is a Principal with Odgers Berndtson. Based in Ottawa, she specializes in senior-level candidate recruitment and development for public and private sector organizations, operating at the nexus of the government, academia, and private sectors. Joanne has developed an expertise in working with clients that specialize in research and development. She is known for her tenacity and the strong relationships she builds with both clients and candidates. Prior to joining Odgers Berndtson in April 2015, Joanne worked as a freelance C-suite business coach for global corporations in South Korea. In this role, she was an active advisor on international business practices, and specialized in strategic communications, relationship management, and succession planning. She also has experience in business consulting, sales, project management, and marketing with several companies in the United Kingdom. Joanne achieved a Bachelor’s degree in International Business and Spanish from the University of the West of England. She also holds an advanced certificate in French and a post-graduate teaching certificate from the University of Nottingham.