Ross Cadastre, is a dynamic leader and entrepreneur with deep roots in the coastal community of Anse La Raye, Saint Lucia. His journey began with a bold move to Canada in pursuit of higher education—one that laid the foundation for a standout career in business and recruitment. After returning to Saint Lucia post-graduation, Ross later made the life-changing decision in the 1990s to immigrate permanently to Canada, seeking brighter prospects for himself and his family.
Ross built a stellar corporate career leading national and global companies through periods of intense growth. Working in senior leadership roles, he consistently delivered results—driving expansion, building high-performance teams, and scaling recruitment operations across North America.
In 2017, Ross transitioned into entrepreneurship, founding Innovative Talent Solutions (ITS Global). He followed that success with the launch of Kontingence Recruitment in 2019 and Innovative Technology Strategies in 2023, each representing a strategic step in delivering end-to-end talent and technology services.
In 2020, following the murder of George Floyd and a global reckoning with racial injustice, Ross felt a personal responsibility to drive meaningful change. Determined to make a lasting impact, he founded BIPOCJobs.ca—a job platform focused on connecting underrepresented talent with inclusive employers. What started as a response to systemic inequity has since grown into a national movement promoting diversity, equity, and economic empowerment through employment.
Today, Ross serves as Partner and Vice President, Client Engagement at MIR Digital Solutions, where he leads the professional resourcing division and drives client success while launching tech-enabled recruitment services and growth strategies.
A lifelong basketball enthusiast, Ross credits the sport with shaping his leadership philosophy. “Basketball taught me how to lead,” he says, “but entrepreneurship showed me why.” His ventures reflect that ethos—team-first, growth-oriented, and purpose-driven.
Ross is also Co-founder of Catalyze Carib, a virtual services platform enabling Caribbean professionals to work remotely for international clients, and Board Director of the DX Alliance Talent Community, a regional initiative connecting Caribbean tech talent with global opportunities.
Beyond business, Ross is a committed community builder. He currently serves as President of the Whitby Chamber of Commerce and is the former Board Chair of the Black Business and Professional Association (BBPA). He is also the former President of both the St. Lucia Toronto Association (SLTA) and the Council of Caribbean Associations Canada (CCAC), and was a founding member of the OECS Working Group, focused on strengthening diaspora collaboration across the Eastern Caribbean.
Ross is now building a Diaspora Investment Fund and Incubator to support entrepreneurship in the Caribbean, providing mentorship, capital, and access to global markets.
Ross is known for blending strategic thinking with a deep sense of purpose. His journey—from Saint Lucia to boardrooms and national platforms—proves that leadership, impact, and legacy are built by those who act with both heart and courage.
Workforce Planning & Org Design
Create the structure and roles your organization needs to scale with clarity and purpose. Ross helps you define team architecture that supports long-term business growth.
Inclusive Hiring Strategy
Attract, assess, and retain exceptional talent from underrepresented communities. Build a hiring approach rooted in equity, access, and representation.
Recruitment Process Optimization
Refine your hiring workflows using automation, clear criteria, and effective tools. Ross helps you cut inefficiencies and hire smarter and faster.
Market Expansion & Remote Hiring
Tap into global and nearshore talent pools. Ross supports your expansion strategy with scalable remote hiring models tailored to your business goals.
Executive One-on-One Coaching
For CEOs, executives, and founders who want confidential support in leadership strategy, decision-making, and personal development.
Team Coaching & Workshops
Build leadership capacity across your team through custom programs on inclusive leadership, team resilience, and strategic alignment.
Peer Mastermind Coaching
Join a small cohort of leaders to learn, grow, and hold each other accountable in a supportive and high-impact space.
The VISION™ Framework
Ross’s proprietary coaching model includes:
Vision clarity • Introspective leadership • Structured action • Influence building • Outcomes tracking • Next-level growth
