Gallagher acquires Four Corners Group

Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. has acquired Four Corners Group in Toronto, ON. The terms of the transaction were not disclosed.

Established in 2007, Four Corners Group is an executive search firm operating in both Canada and the US. It serves clients across several diverse industries, with a specialization in serving organizations in business services, technology, fast-moving consumer goods, manufacturing, retail, supply chain/logistics, real estate, financial services, healthcare, academic, not-for-profits, associations, marketing services and professional services.

Following the transaction, Four Corners Group’s founding partner and president Kelly Farrell and her team will remain in their current location. They will report to Gallagher Canada benefit and HR consulting division CEO Melanie Jeannotte.

“Four Corners Group is a strong and reputable executive search practice that will further expand and strengthen our global talent and leadership advisory offerings,” commented Gallagher chairman, president and CEO J. Patrick Gallagher. “I am delighted to welcome Kelly and her associates to Gallagher.”

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