Our Team

Anne Brethet

Anne Brethet began working with Brethet, Barnum & Associates in 1984. She next worked in the financial industry for several years, before returning to Brethet, Barnum in 1991 as President.

Anne strongly believes in the value of “the team”, and has fostered this atmosphere at Brethet, Barnum. Each person on the team brings different skills and strengths to the process, creating a more productive and efficient effort. Anne has maintained the loyalty and commitment of the same group since her return in 1991.

It is important to Anne to maintain the boutique feel of the firm. The focus is always on service, integrity and professionalism.

Anne brings strong assessment skills, having written a paper on the use of situational interviewing techniques in the recruiting industry.

Anne has her professional designation of CPC (Certified Personal Consultant), as well as an MBA from the University of Toronto. Guest lecturer, University of Guelph, The Recruitment and Selection for the Office of Open Learning, (required programs for CHRP)

Bob Shiley

Bob Shiley began his recruiting career with Brethet, Barnum & Associates in 1990. Prior to joining Brethet, Barnum, Bob was an agent for Landmark Medical, selling orthopedic products, and previously worked with Baxter and National Rubber.

As a recruiter, Bob’s focus has been in Sales and Marketing, but he has also worked on Finance, Market Access, Clinical Research, and Regulatory Affairs assignments, all within the healthcare arena. In recent years, he has helped a number of biotechnology companies get established in the Canadian market.

In 1997 Bob became a CPC (Certified Personnel Consultant) and CIPC (Certified International Personnel Consultant). He is a member of CHLA (Canadian Healthcare Licensing Association), OPMA (Ontario Pharmaceutical Marketing Association), PMCQ (Pharmaceutical Marketing Club of Quebec), and TBI (Toronto Biotechnology Initiative). Bob has an Honours BA in Sociology from the University of Toronto and an MBA from the University of Chicago.

Bob believes in the adage “it’s who we know”, and over the span of his career as a recruiter, has made a point of introducing himself, and getting to know and assist literally thousands of people in the industry. Bob makes a concerted effort to really get to the know the person and proves that he really cares.

Phyllis Chrzan

Phyllis Chrzan has been recruiting in the Health Care Industry since 1978, and has been with Brethet, Barnum and Associates since 1981. She previously worked at Mt. Sinai Hospital.

Phyllis has always maintained her focus within the medical arena in sales and marketing, CHE, training and business development.

Phyllis believes in a strong partnership relationship with her clients and candidates, and has maintained many of these relationships for her entire career. Phyllis has a tremendous knowledge of the industry and the people within it. She has watched people develop and “grow up” in the industry. She has successfully placed literally hundreds of people, and has countless success stories.

Phyllis has excellent assessment skills and applies these skills to understand the needs of her clients and candidates. She is strongly committed to finding quality candidates who are the right fit with each organization. It is this attention to fit, and an ability to listen to and partner with her clients and candidates which has enabled her to develop strong and lasting customer relationships

Phyllis received her Masters of Social Work from the University of Toronto.

Alec Alipanopoulos

Alec Alipanopoulos is the newest member of the Brethet, Barnum team.

Alec’s career began as a Marketing Executive for an international consumer products company. His deep interest in the financial industry led him to a successful fifteen-year career as an Investment Advisor. Alec then combined his marketing and financial experience in the role of Consultant to emerging companies; helping them to develop and expand their profiles within the investment community.

Alec attributes his past successes to his strong belief in “putting the client first”. A philosophy he feels is the cornerstone to the development of a mutually beneficial, long-term relationship.

Alec has an Honours Bachelor of Science degree in Physiology from York University.

Alec believes his knowledge, experience, and business philosophy provide him with the skills necessary to deliver the best possible service to his clients in the Healthcare industry; as well as making a positive contribution to the Brethet, Barnum team.