BIPOC Executive Search

What BIPOC Executive Search does

BIPOC Executive Search, operating as BES Inc., is a Toronto-based private executive search and equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility (EDIA) services firm founded in 2020. The company delivers inclusion-first retained and contingent executive recruitment to enterprise, government, education, healthcare, non-profit, and financial services clients across Canada, with a publicly disclosed roster that includes TD Bank, City of Toronto, GTAA, University of Toronto, McMaster University, ROM, MLSE, and Fasken. Beyond search, BES offers a multi-product portfolio comprising EDIA training (data-driven e-learning with quizzes and certifications), organizational EDIA audits, cultural transformation consulting, mid-level recruitment support, and executive coaching.

The firm operates two proprietary technology platforms: the BES Client Portal, a self-serve inclusive hiring toolkit with job posting, background checks, an AI-powered inclusive language checker, and AI-assisted hiring tools; and the BES Job Board, a self-serve platform posting roles across all professional levels from entry to executive. Both platforms sit alongside the consultant-led enterprise sales motion.

BES monetizes through professional services fees for executive search, audits, coaching, and transformation projects (custom-quoted), recurring subscription revenue for EDIA training modules, and pay-per-post or subscription fees for Job Board and Client Portal access. The company is a member of AESC and a provider through BlueSteps, and is led publicly by founder Jason Murray, who drives thought leadership content via YouTube and a corporate insights blog.

Name

BIPOC Executive Search

Legal name

BES Inc.

Website

https://bipocsearch.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2020

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

BIPOC Executive Search (BES Inc.) is a Toronto-based private firm founded in 2020 that delivers inclusion-first executive search, EDIA training, organizational audits, and executive coaching to enterprise, government, education, healthcare, and non-profit clients in Canada, supported by its BES Client Portal and BES Job Board platforms.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Executive Search and Recruitment Services

NAICS

Executive Search Services (561312), Employment Placement Agencies (561311), Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services (54)

SIC

Services-Employment Agencies (7361)

akta.pro primary industry

IT & Software Engineering Staffing (BPACADAA)

Keywords

• Executive search services
• Diversity recruitment consulting
• Inclusion training programs
• Executive coaching services
• Organizational DEI consulting

Headquarters

HQ city

Toronto

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Operations, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Executive Search Services: Retained and contingent executive recruitment services for senior-level positions across public, private, industrial, and technology sectors, delivering inclusion-first candidate pools
2. Training and EDIA Education: E-learning modules with quizzes and certifications for equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility (EDIA) training, providing analytics for organizational development
3. Job Board Access: Self-serve job board posting and candidate access across all professional levels
4. Organizational EDIA Audits: Comprehensive audits of equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility practices with actionable recommendations
5. Executive Coaching: One-on-one coaching for inclusive leadership development and cultural competency building

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

BES Inc. delivers inclusion-first executive recruitment, EDIA training, mid-level recruitment support, organizational EDIA audits, cultural transformation consulting, and executive coaching to organizations across public, private, industrial, and technology sectors. The service portfolio is enabled by two proprietary platforms: the BES Client Portal (self-managed job postings, background checks, and an AI-powered inclusive language checker) and the BES Job Board (postings spanning all professional levels from entry-level to executive).

Product overview

BIPOC Executive Search (BES) offers a portfolio of talent acquisition and organizational development services centered on equity-driven executive recruitment. The core service offering includes Executive Search for inclusion-first executive recruitment, Training programs with data-driven EDIA learning and analytics, Mid-Level Recruitment Support, Organizational EDIA Audits, Cultural Transformation Support and Strategic Planning, and Executive Coaching. These services are supported by two technology platforms: the BES Client Portal, which provides an inclusive hiring toolkit with self-managed job postings, background checks, an inclusive language checker, and AI-powered tools; and the BES Job Board, which posts roles across all career levels. Together, these products form an end-to-end talent solution for organizations seeking equity-driven recruitment and leadership development.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• BES Client Portal: Inclusive hiring toolkit platform providing self-managed job postings, background checks, inclusive language checker, and AI-powered hiring tools.
• BES Job Board

Products and services

• Executive Search Inclusion-first executive recruitment service delivering world-class executive search and strong, diverse candidate pools across public, private, industrial, and technology sectors for organizations seeking senior-level talent.
• Training (EDIA e-Learning) EDIA (Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Accessibility) training built on data-driven learning with e-Learning modules, quizzes, workshops, and certifications, supported by analytics that pinpoint where further inclusion training is needed.
• Mid-Level Recruitment Support Recruitment support that promotes roles, assesses candidates, and strengthens hiring outcomes with structured, equitable processes for mid-level positions, extending BES's inclusion-first search methodology beyond the executive level.
• Organizational EDIA Audits Comprehensive audits of equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility practices that uncover gaps and deliver clear insights and actionable recommendations for organizational improvement.
• Cultural Transformation Support and Strategic Planning Engagement charter, strategic planning, toolkit, and governance support services that help organizations strengthen team cohesion and build high-performing, inclusive cultures.
• Executive Coaching One-on-one coaching for leaders and teams that strengthens inclusive leadership, builds cultural competency, and supports sustainable growth.
• BES Client Portal Inclusive hiring toolkit platform providing self-managed job postings, background checks, an AI-powered inclusive language checker, and analytics for organizations managing their own inclusive hiring workflows, with single-job-post plans available through the portal checkout.
• BES Job Board Executive search job board that posts roles across all professional levels from entry-level to executive positions, enabling job seekers to search opportunities matching their background and goals, with a candidate safe space for resume submission.

Named customers27 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• AESC (Association of Executive Search and Recruitment Consultants)coreOthersBES is a proud member of AESC, the global association for executive search and recruitment consultants. Membership provides access to industry standards, professional development, and network of leading search firms worldwide.
• BlueSteps (AESC Career Service)minorOthersBES is a provider through BlueSteps, AESC's executive career service that connects senior executives with vetted search consultants globally.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Korn Ferry: Global executive search and organizational consulting firm operating across all senior-level functional and sector searches. Comparable as the dominant incumbent in the same executive search category BES serves, though at vastly greater scale and without BES's EDIA-first positioning.

Direct peers

• Egon Zehnder: Global executive search and leadership advisory firm with strong nonprofit, public sector, and higher education practices. Highly comparable to BES in serving mission-driven Canadian and international institutional clients.
• Odgers Berndtson: Global executive search firm with strong nonprofit, public sector, and higher education practices — a portfolio that closely mirrors BES's disclosed client mix (universities, government agencies, NGOs).
• Isaacson, Miller: US-based executive search firm specializing in nonprofit, higher education, healthcare, and social impact sectors. Comparable to BES given the deep overlap in mission-driven and institutional client profiles.
• Russell Reynolds Associates: Global executive search firm with a dedicated Diversity & Inclusion practice and significant higher education, nonprofit, and healthcare sector coverage. Directly comparable to BES across both sector mix and EDIA specialization.
• Spencer Stuart: Leading global executive search firm with a dedicated Board & CEO Practice and longstanding diversity-focused search initiatives. Direct competitor serving the same enterprise and nonprofit executive search market as BES.
• Heidrick & Struggles: Global executive search firm with explicit diversity, equity, and inclusion practice serving board, CEO, and senior executive searches. Most direct competitor to BES in inclusion-focused retained executive search at the top of the market.
• Diversified Search: US-based executive search firm widely recognized for its deep DE&I specialization across corporate, nonprofit, and education sectors. Closest direct competitor to BES given shared EDIA-first mission and overlapping institutional client base.
• Boyden: Global executive search firm operating across industrial, technology, public sector, and nonprofit verticals. Comparable to BES as a multi-sector search competitor with presence in Canada.

Regional players

• Caldwell Partners: Toronto-headquartered executive search firm serving Canadian and North American clients across multiple sectors. Comparable as a Canadian competitor for the same enterprise and public-sector executive search mandates BES pursues.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@BESExecutiveSearch
• Xx.com/bipocsearch
• Facebookfacebook.com/100063913038963
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/bipoc-executive-search-inc

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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