Our team of Senior Recruitment Consultants are respected, established professionals each with over a decade of search industry experience covering almost every industry and professional department.
We are committed to partnering with you to identify the right people for your specific personnel needs, based on our deep expertise in search and our dedication to building lasting relationships with both our clients and candidates.
Benjamin Umpleby
Benjamin Umpleby is the President of RedBranch Executive Search & Recruitment, founding the company in 2010. His recruitment career started with an Accounting focus but after 20 years in the industry working at multi-national staffing agencies and boutique search firms, his specialty now lies in the Search process itself which enables him to identify and recruit professionals for all departments within his clients’ organizations.
Throughout his career, Benjamin has been committed to taking a consultative approach to recruitment typified by service over sales and quality over quantity. By focusing on the needs of clients and candidates alike, Benjamin looks to build and solidify relationships and careers.
RedBranch was also built upon these basic principles and Benjamin has surrounded himself with a successful team who share these values.
Benjamin attended Wilfrid Laurier University where he graduated with an Honours BA in Economics and played varsity soccer. He continues to enjoy playing soccer while also dedicating time to Toronto Irish FC.
Benjamin can be reached at 416-862-2525.
Ray Sacuevo
Ray Sacuevo is the Director, Search & Recruitment at RedBranch and has been a Senior Consultant with the firm since 2010. He is an accomplished and successful search and recruitment professional with a career spanning over fifteen years. Prior to joining RedBranch, he has worked for boutique recruitment firms, large multi-national staffing agencies as well as a fast-growing technology company as a Corporate Recruiter.
He successfully completes mandates across all traditional corporate departments including Accounting & Finance, Information Technology, Sales & Marketing, HR and Corporate Operations while also utilizing his exceptional research and recruitment skills on more challenging industry specific searches within niche markets.
His successes come from having built enduring long term relationships and his ability to develop new ones based on honesty, integrity and respect. Ray treats every assignment as a specialized search, gaining an excellent understanding of his client’s requirements to complete the search and as a result has developed a loyal client base.
Ray graduated with an Honours Bachelor of Science degree from Queen’s University. He has a passion for long distance running and his competitive nature is shown through completing over ten marathons around the world and always striving for a personal best.
Ray can be reached at 416-862-1331.
Walter Lytasz
Walter Lytasz has been a Senior Search Associate with RedBranch since 2017, having started his career in large multinational staffing and recruitment agencies focussed in Accounting & Finance.
Approaching a decade of experience in the recruitment industry, his expertise now lies in the search process itself. Taking a consultative approach to recruitment, Walter identifies top talent for his clients across all departments within their corporate offices, with a focus on IT and Accounting & Finance professionals.
His exceptional search skills and dedication to building long term relationships have lead to a successful career recruiting across a variety of industries including Legal, Manufacturing, Construction, IT, Healthcare, Property Management, Financial, and Professional Services.
Walter earned his Bachelor of Arts in Political Science & Philosophy from McMaster University and a post-grad Diploma in Human Resources Management from Humber College.
Walter can be reached at 416-862-1414.
Patricia Massey
As Director, Business Development at RedBranch, Patricia Massey brings with her over 20 years experience and a proven track record as a revered senior consultant within the recruitment industry.
Over the duration of her career, she has been a valued business partner and advisor to her clients successfully assisting them in the recruitment of mid to senior level professionals in Accounting, Finance, Marketing, Sales, IT and Human Resources across the U.K., the U.S. and Canada.
Patricia excels at providing advice and support before the search process even begins and continues that guidance throughout the entire recruitment process. Her long-standing client relationships and reputation as a valued business partner are a testament to her consultative approach, depth of industry knowledge and infectious personality.
Patricia graduated with an Honours BSc, Law & Politics degree from London School of Economics & Political Science and outside of the recruitment industry, she offers her guidance being on the Executive Board of Directors for Skin Cancer Canada.
Patricia can be reached at 416-862-2525.