Patrick O'Callaghan and Associates specializes in Board effectiveness and director recruitment in the public, private and not-for-profit sectors. Since 1992, Patrick O'Callaghan and Associates has provided Board governance advice to organizations in a wide range of industries throughout Canada, including assignments with federal and provincial crown corporations. The firm has extensive experience working with Boards in all areas of governance and director recruitment.

Patrick O'Callaghan, the firm's Managing Partner, is a frequent speaker and seminar leader on corporate governance issues. He has first-hand experience as a director of public and private Canadian corporations and several not-for-profit organizations. Currently, Mr. O'Callaghan is a director of Women on Board^TM. In addition, he is a member of the Directors Advisory Group of the Canadian Institute of Chartered Accountants and the Advisory Committee on Senior Level Retention and Compensation for the Treasury Board of Canada.

Patrick O'Callaghan and Associates has completed Board governance assignments throughout Canada and the United States. The firm annually produces Canada's most comprehensive governance review "Corporate Board Governance and Director Compensation in Canada - A Review" in partnership with Korn/Ferry International.