Why Exemplify?

We believe finding the right fit is not just about skills on paper -  but about connecting hearts, minds, goals and missions.

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At Exemplify we are passionate about empowering success through exceptional talent. We believe that the right person in the right role can transform the trajectory of a company. Our relentless pursuit of excellence drives us to always aim for the best outcomes. We are hands-on in every step of the hiring journey. We value transparency and follow through with openness, honesty, and ensure our clients and candidates are always in the know.  We dive deep to understand your company's mission, the significance of the role, and the solutions it will provide. At Exemplify it's not just recruiting great talent; it's about crafting success stories.
Our Story
Our story begins within agencies and the search industry, shaping our careers from the outset. With over a decade of experience in this space, our passion for making connections between companies and individuals ignited. With high ambitions of establishing our own recruitment firm, fate led us to in-house opportunities that were impossible to resist. These experiences allowed us to play a pivotal role in building and scaling one of the world's most rapidly expanding tech companies on the planet, centred on assembling top-tier craft experts with exceptional emotional intelligence and mission-aligned dedication.  Through this incredible journey we learned how these types of hires impact the growth of an organization and ultimately its success. We are excited to help other amazing organizations bring on exemplary talent by recruiting the greatest and shaping the future.
What We Provide
We understand commerce and technology and all the stages that companies grow, expand and re-imagine themselves through. Whether you're an ecommerce agency building out your service offering, a tech start-up looking to scale-up, or a large company that needs to re-invent or expand your product or service offering, we're here to support you in finding the best talent to realize your goals. Our networks and experience span the globe with primary specialty in the North American and EMEA markets.
Recruiting Services
Executive Search
Talent Acquisition Advisory Services
HR Consultation Services
Meet the Team
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Janeffer Gangji
Founder
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Luke Cassidy
EMEA Partner
Testimonials
“For the last 6 years, Jan has been my trusted recruiting partner for teams smaller than twenty, larger than a thousand, and everything in between. Jan does a few things simply different than more traditional recruiters. She closely integrates herself into the senior leadership teams she supports. She learns their vision, strategy, operating model, goals, and culture. She learns the strengths and gaps of the leadership team and broader organization. She challenges herself to think of leadership, organizational, and cultural changes that can improve the velocity and quality of the overall org. She works closely to ensure people are only brought in that can dramatically improve the talent density of the org, while accelerating the cultural shift wanted by leadership. I’ve grown to trust Jan implicitly as an incredible thought partner, recognizing that her high bar for talent pays massive dividends down the road. She will always be a trusted member of my leadership team.”
Aaron Brown
Former Shopify Executive
“Working with Janeffer has been an amazing partnership. She has an exceptional understanding of the recruiting landscape through the lens of both a recruiter and talent system builder. Over a number of years, we've partnered on hiring technical and commercial roles in North America and across Europe and Asia. Janeffer has proven to be a great judge of character and a valuable contributor to the leadership team of the business."
Brennan Loh
Director of Brand, Shopify
“During my tenure at Shopify, I had the pleasure of working with Janeffer as my Talent Acquisition leader. I appreciated her vast knowledge of the talent landscape and her personable approach. Janeffer has experience scaling organizations and finding talent that will fit not for now, but for the long term.”
Stella Fong
CHRO, Flipp
Partners
If you're seeking talent services related to coaching or benefits analysis, connect with our trusted partners.
Nora Hammond
norahammond@gmail.com
As a developmental coach, Nora partners with clients to help them approach their goals from a new and more objective perspective. She creates customized one-on-one coaching programs around the topics that matter most to you. The program allows leaders to unlock their potential through practices that will increase confidence & self awareness and build tangible skills that can be applied to both work and life.
Blair Whatmore
b.whatmore@winchgroup.com
Blair is a dedicated Benefits Consultant, bringing extensive HR, recruitment and entrepreneurial experience to help small businesses and startups create customized employee benefits strategies that enhance their work environments and talent attraction efforts.

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Janeffer Gangji
janeffer@exemplifytalent.com
My journey began in the staffing industry, where I quickly realized the satisfaction of matching individuals to their dream jobs. This initial passion led me to transition into Executive Search where I  delved deep into various organizations, gaining invaluable insights into their operations and the specific profiles they were seeking.

As my career evolved, so did my desire to grow as a leader. I took on the challenge of leading a sales and recruitment team for an IT Professional Services organization. I learned the  value of nurturing and empowering teams to reach their full potential, recognizing that a strong, high-performing team is the backbone of a company's success.

Destiny had more in store for me!  Unexpectedly, an inspiring recruiting leader from Shopify extended an opportunity to join one of the world's fastest-growing companies. I accepted the challenge of a leadership role in-house recruiting with Shopify.

Over the next six years, I held various senior leadership positions within Talent, including leading Shopify’s global Talent Acquisition strategy as they expanded into APAC and EMEA. I contributed significantly to Shopify's unprecedented scaling, witnessing its growth from under 2000 to over 13,000 employees. This experience not only honed my leadership skills but also enhanced my ability to identify and attract exceptional talent. It instilled in me the importance of aligning with an organization's mission. Guided by a shared purpose, I excelled in discovering like-minded individuals who were exemplary for Shopify.

Today, I am in a unique position, armed with knowledge from both the search business and the high-growth of Shopify. It’s now time for me  to share my valuable insights with other incredible organizations and help them experience success through finding great talent.  My mission is to help identify and nurture exceptional talent, and empower excellence that supports company missions.

I am committed to assisting organizations in building robust, high-performing teams that will not only drive success but also leave a lasting impact on their growth trajectory. Join me on this journey to empower your organization with the exceptional talent it deserves.
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Luke Cassidy
The founder of Careers with Luke, a bespoke recruitment and coaching agency focused on Ireland, UK and Europe, Exemplify Talent are delighted to partner closely with Luke as an Advisor for Global expansion and hiring across International Markets. 

After completing a Masters in Digital Media and working with start ups in Ireland within the Marketing and eCommerce space, Luke jumped aboard a little rocketship called Shopify as one of the first 20 hires in Europe. After spending a some time in a Leadership role within the European Support team he pivoted to the world of Recruitment and hasn't looked back since.

Since pivoting, Luke has hired for roles across EMEA, APAC and North America, with experience ranging from entry level high volume recruitment to bespoke Executive Leadership roles. He also spent time as one of the foundational TA Leaders with Shopify Logistics - building and scaling the Commercial hiring process from the ground up.

Luke is passionate about candidate experience, diversity and inclusion, talent sourcing and building strong, long lasting partnerships between TA and Hiring Managers.