Jona Morton

Jona Morton is an Executive Search team member with Gallagher, based in Toronto. Jona has over 15 years of experience in client-facing roles, primarily in executive search, leadership advisory and talent acquisition. She works closely with clients in the financial services and industrial sectors to advise them on the appointment and assessment of senior executives in all corporate functions, approaching each project within the broader context of their strategic goals. Having a background in wealth management and human capital strategy consulting, Jona is also astute in identifying growth opportunities. Throughout her career in executive search, Jona has developed a very thorough and meticulous approach to search management. She has conducted numerous search mandates across a spectrum of private and public sector organizations including financial services, consumer services, industrial, and infrastructure. Jona has worked extensively with leadership teams who benefit from her knowledge and her commitment to excellence in creating and executing search strategies.

Prior to joining Gallagher, Jona worked for some of the top, largest executive search and leadership advisory firms, such as Boyden, Russell Reynolds Associates and Lee Hecht Harrison Knightsbridge, where she worked primarily across the financial services, consumer services and industrial sectors. She specialized in the identification, development and assessment of senior executive talent, while considering the overall strategic goals of her clients and their organizations.

Jona graduated on the Dean's Honour List from York University with a Bachelor of Human Resources Management (BHRM) degree. She has also completed the course requirements to qualify as a Certified Human Resources Professional (CHRP).