Meritus Executive Search Excellence

Meritus Executive Search Excellence is a Chicago-based executive search firm with 28 years of proven expertise in the rail industry. Since 1997, they have been delivering award-winning retained and contingent recruitment services, establishing themselves as the leading authority in rail industry executive search globally.

Meritus Executive Search Excellence specializes exclusively in rail industry executive search, recruitment, and headhunting services. Their expertise encompasses every specialty in freight and passenger rail, from C-Suite executives to industry specialists and experts across all levels of rail operations.

The firm serves a comprehensive range of rail industry segments including Class I, Class II (Regional), and Class III (Short Line) railroads, commuter and transit rail systems, railcar manufacturing, leasing, finance, repair, private equity and investment firms. Their specialization extends to sales, marketing, manufacturing, engineering, technology, mobility, track construction and maintenance of way, intermodal, logistics and supply chain, and human resources.

As a globally certified team in diversity and inclusion in the workplace, Meritus Executive Search Excellence focuses on workforce planning, identifying skill gaps, and aligning talent with business priorities. They provide strategic partnerships to meet search needs while building competitive business advantages through innovative talent strategy that drives growth and innovation.

The firm maintains an active presence at major industry conferences including ASLRRA Connections, Railway Interchange/AREMA/RSI/RSSI/REMSA, NARS/MARS, Western Railway Club, and many others. Their leadership team, led by CEO & Executive Recruiter Merritt Canfield, regularly contributes thought leadership through speaking engagements and industry publications, addressing topics such as talent acquisition, diversity and inclusion, and executive leadership in the rail sector.