Tom Spelt
About Tom Spelt
Tom Spelt is a Senior Associate at Spencer Stuart in Toronto, Ontario, specializing in executive searches for legal and compliance roles. He has a background in law and economic history, with previous experience at Goodmans LLP and Queen's University.
Work at Spencer Stuart
Tom Spelt currently serves as a Senior Associate at Spencer Stuart, a position he has held since 2023. He is based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. In this role, he is part of the Legal, Compliance and Government Affairs practice, where he focuses on senior-level executive legal and compliance searches. His expertise includes recruiting for positions such as general counsel, chief legal officer, and chief compliance officer across various industries in North America.
Previous Experience
Before his current role, Tom Spelt worked at Spencer Stuart as an Associate from 2021 to 2023. He also has significant experience in the legal field, having worked at Goodmans LLP as an Associate from 2018 to 2021 and as a Summer Law Student in 2016. Additionally, he served as a Student-at-Law at Goodmans LLP from 2017 to 2018. His early career included a role as a Research Assistant at Queen's University Faculty of Law in 2015 and as a Law Student at Engineers and Geoscientists BC.
Education and Expertise
Tom Spelt earned his Bachelor of Arts in Economic History from the University of Toronto, completing his studies from 2009 to 2013. He later attended Queen's University, where he obtained his Doctor of Law (JD) degree from 2014 to 2017. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his specialization in executive searches for legal and compliance roles.
Background
Tom Spelt has a diverse background in both legal practice and academic research. His work experience spans various roles in law firms and academic institutions, contributing to his understanding of legal compliance and executive recruitment. His career trajectory reflects a commitment to the legal profession and a focus on high-level executive searches.