DRAKKAR Talent Becomes talent deRabane
We reaffirm our Promise: A Focus on Quality, Proximity and Exclusivity
Montreal, June 3, 2026 - DRAKKAR Talent announces its new brand identity: Talent deRabane. This transformation, following the rebranding of DRAKKAR Digital as deRabane in February 2026, confirms the repositioning of the talent acquisition division as a true strategic partner in executive search, rooted in a rigorous methodology, long-term relationships, and a deep understanding of the Quebec market.
A Brand That Reflects a Profound Evolution in the Profession
With more than 35 years of experience in the recruitment industry, the leaders of Talent deRabane have supported clients through every market cycle: the high-volume recruitment era of the 2000s, the 2008–2009 financial crisis, the transformation driven by the pandemic, the unprecedented labour shortage of 2021–2022, and the gradual return to a more balanced market against a backdrop of economic and political volatility. These market cycles have shaped a distinctive expertise built on adaptability, active listening, and lasting relationships with organizations and talent alike.
Since 2025, the team has adopted an exclusive mandate model, a defining strategic decision reflecting the ambition to act as a close partner rather than a transactional service provider. This approach is based on a six-step methodology, from discovery and needs analysis through to post-hire retention, inspired by executive search practices. It applies to all levels of roles, including leadership, professional functions, corporate services, and executive support, across sectors as varied as finance, human resources, marketing, technology, sales, and customer experience.
“Recruitment has become one of the most decisive strategic levers for organizations,” explains Simon Lauzier. “Over the years, I have witnessed the team’s remarkable ability to adapt to every market cycle without ever losing sight of what matters most: the strength of human connections and the quality of each match. The Talent deRabane brand reflects exactly that reality: trust built over time with both clients and candidates.”
Franca Messina: Expertise at the Heart of the Brand
The transition to Talent deRabane is closely tied to the career and leadership of Franca Messina, Executive Vice-President responsible for the Talent division. With more than three decades of experience in executive search and talent acquisition, she has built a recognized practice serving renowned organizations across a wide range of industries, while also developing complementary expertise in employer branding. Under her leadership, Talent deRabane adopts a strategic approach in which the team rigorously and transparently evaluates all the elements that contribute to the success of a mandate for every stakeholder involved. The priority is to build trust, agility, and performance for sustainable recruitment, sustainable partnerships, and sustainable values.
“The new Talent deRabane brand represents a major turning point in our professional journey,” says Franca Messina. “This distinctive identity allows the team to position themselves confidently in the market, always with the objective of recommending complementary and aligned strategies to help clients identify the best talent while respecting the goals and ambitions of everyone involved. Achieving a true and meaningful alignment between both parties is our priority every single day.”
About Talent deRabane
Based in Montreal, Talent deRabane brings together expertise in talent acquisition and employer branding. Operating through exclusive mandates, the team supports organizations in addressing recruitment challenges for roles spanning finance, human resources, marketing, technology, sales, and customer experience. Talent deRabane is the specialized talent acquisition division of the deRabane group, alongside deRabane, its communications, marketing, and technology agency and Omerlo, its media platform.
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