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Pat Laforet, CPC

VP Business Development
North America
416-703-7687 ext. 812

Areas of Expertise:

Canada

United States

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Industries:

All Industries

Chemicals – Fine (Non-Petro)

Franchising

Not-for-profit

Pharmaceutical

Positions:

Sales & Marketing

Senior Management

Senior Technical

Specialized Management

As VP of Business Development, Pat Laforet plays a leading role in spearheading strategic growth initiatives across North America, with a particular emphasis on building and nurturing senior management relationships that drive the business forward. Leveraging a proven track record of success in both the franchise sector and broader industry markets, he actively engages with C-suite and senior decision-makers, fostering deep, trust-based connections that distinguish the organization’s approach and service offerings. This differentiation stems from a clear focus on partnership, integrity, and tailored solutions that directly address the evolving needs of clients.

Pat works closely with a team of eight highly specialized professionals, each an expert in their respective verticals. Together, they continuously identify market opportunities, respond to unique client challenges, and deliver results that reinforce the organization’s reputation as a business development leader.

Through his strategic leadership, robust professional relationships, and commitment to service excellence, he has been instrumental in expanding the firm’s footprint, establishing its brand as a partner of choice, and generating significant value for clients and stakeholders in both the franchise marketplace and general industry sectors.

Organizations seeking a trusted partner for critical hiring needs or strategic talent initiatives are encouraged to connect with Pat to explore how his expertise and experienced team can support their success. Please share your most important, challenging, and pressing hiring needs with him today.

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