About Maple Diversity

Maple Diversity is one of Canada's leading multicultural marketing and inclusion-focused communications agencies. We help brands authentically engage diverse audiences through cultural strategy, inclusive creative, and community partnerships. Our clients include Fortune 500 companies and public institutions committed to reaching Canada's evolving, pluralistic consumer base.

We are now entering an exciting new chapter. After 15+ years at the helm, our Founder is transitioning into an Executive Chair role. We are seeking a visionary, purpose-driven Chief Executive Officer (CEO) to lead Maple Diversity Canada into its next phase of growth, innovation, and industry leadership.

Role Overview

As CEO, you'll take full ownership of Maple Diversity Canada's strategic direction, operational delivery, team culture, and business development. You will inherit a well-respected brand and be responsible for revitalizing its position in a changing market.

During the initial 6-month transition period, you will work closely with the Executive Chair to align on priorities, clients, and team integration. Following this, you'll operate with full autonomy to lead and grow the organization.

Key Responsibilities

Leadership & Vision

Inspire, mentor, and scale a high-performing cross-functional team

Re-articulate Maple's mission, values, and strategic direction

Serve as both an internal culture champion and external brand leader

Business Growth & Diversification

Identify and develop new streams of revenue

Develop new business across CPG, financial, telecom, government, and retail sectors

Build a best-in-class business development and client success team

Establish KPIs tied to revenue, retention, and impact

Client & Partner Relationships

Act as the face of the agency to senior decision-makers and industry stakeholders

Deepen and expand key client partnerships

Drive Maple's re-emergence as a thought leader through speaking, publishing, and events

Operational Excellence

Strengthen internal systems for project delivery, utilization, and clients' satisfaction

Oversee operational efficiencies and reporting across departments

Install performance accountability structures (OKRs, scorecards)

Culture & Team Development

Build and maintain a values-driven, accountable, and collaborative team culture

Recruit, develop, and retain diverse strategic and creative talent

Champion inclusion, representation, and equity at all levels

Required Qualifications

10+ years of senior leadership experience in marketing, agency, consulting, or DEI-related industries

Proven experience scaling or turning around a business or division

Strong strategic planning, client relationship, and team-building skills

Expertise in multicultural marketing, inclusive communications, or brand storytelling

Entrepreneurial and operationally disciplined

High emotional intelligence and strong interpersonal presence

Preferred Attributes

Experience in mid-sized marketing or creative agencies

Established network in key sectors (CPG, finance, telecom, government)

History of leading teams through growth or transformation

Committed to purpose-driven and inclusive leadership

What We Offer

A respected brand ready for strategic renewal and growth

A Founder and Executive Chair deeply committed to your success

Competitive compensation with performance-based incentives

Opportunity to lead national-and potentially international-impact in inclusive marketing

Flexibility to shape the next generation of Maple Diversity

How to Apply

Submit your resume and a short note outlining your leadership philosophy and what excites you about this opportunity to

Or connect directly with Niraj Sinha on LinkedIn.