VANCOUVER, BC – (March 9, 2026) – McDermott + Bull, a leading executive search firm, is pleased to announce the promotion of Colin Dolson to Associate Partner, based in Vancouver, British Columbia.
Colin will continue to lead executive search engagements across private equity-backed and growth-oriented organizations. His expertise in operations, industrial leadership, and value creation has been instrumental in supporting clients as they build executive teams positioned for scale, operational discipline, and long-term growth.
“Stepping into the Associate Partner role is an exciting milestone,” said Colin Dolson. “I’m grateful for the opportunity to continue strengthening partnerships across North America, supporting organizations as they navigate growth, transformation, and complexity.”
Since joining McDermott + Bull, Colin has earned a strong reputation for his disciplined, consultative approach to executive search. Working closely with Paul Gibbons, he has contributed to the firm’s continued expansion across the North American market, supporting complex leadership mandates for private equity-backed and middle-market organizations. His ability to evaluate talent through both an operational and strategic lens has been instrumental in delivering high-impact search outcomes in competitive, performance-driven environments.
“Colin’s promotion to Associate Partner reflects the meaningful impact he has made within our North American practice,” said Paul Gibbons, Managing Partner, Canada. “He brings rigor, insight, and a deep commitment to client partnership. Colin understands the demands of private equity and growth environments and consistently delivers leaders who drive measurable results. We’re excited to see him continue building on that momentum.”
Colin’s promotion underscores McDermott + Bull’s continued investment in strengthening its leadership presence across Canada and key North American growth markets.
About McDermott + Bull
McDermott + Bull is a full-service talent consultancy delivering personalized solutions across executive search, interim leadership, and high-performance coaching, dedicated to placing high-impact executive talent, bridging leadership gaps, and empowering teams to perform at their highest level. With experienced Partners across Canada, the United States, and Europe, the firm serves as a trusted advisor to private and public companies, private equity firms and their operating companies, non-profit organizations, and higher education institutions.