Drew Railton

Drew Railton is a managing partner at Caldwell Partners International Inc. with more than 20 years of experience placing senior executives and board directors. In July 2026, Railton was appointed to the newly-created role of Regional Managing Partner, Canada, as part of a restructuring designed to strengthen the firm's global operations. He is regularly sought by clients for his expertise in board, CEO and senior executive recruitment.

Railton holds a degree in political science from the University of Calgary and a foreign policy diploma from Moscow State University in Russia. He is a Chartered Professional in Human Resources (CPHR) and has contributed extensively to professional associations in Alberta, BC and nationally. Railton has been named to the Top 40 Under 40 list twice—in 2002 by Calgary Magazine and 2014 by Business in Vancouver—in recognition for his community and corporate work.

Career history

• Regional Managing Partner, Canada – Caldwell Partners International Inc. (2026–present)
• Managing Partner, Western Canada – Caldwell Partners (joined 2006)
• Regional Vice-President, B.C. – Toombs KWA (2004)
• PWR Search, Calgary (prior to 2004)
• Russell Reynolds Associates and Canadian Career Partners (earlier career roles)

Railton possesses wide experience as a director, serving on both volunteer and corporate boards, with extensive philanthropic involvement including deep involvement with the arts and support for persons with disabilities. He is a faculty advisor for the University of Calgary.

What Drew Railton could bring to Regional Managing Partner, Canada at Caldwell Partners International Inc.: With two decades of search experience and proven success managing Western Canada operations, Railton brings deep client relationships, operational expertise in the Canadian executive recruitment market, and demonstrated capability to build and lead teams across geographies. His elevation reflects Caldwell's confidence in his ability to drive execution of strategic priorities and align the firm's Canadian operations with its global platform during a period of organizational transformation.