Boyden Global Executive Search Announces Toronto Office Reorganization

Top global executive search firm’s Toronto operations to be led by Robert Travis

TORONTO, January 20, 2010 – Boyden, a global leader in executive search with more than 70 offices in over 40 countries, today announced that a reorganization of its Toronto operations to better capitalize on improving market opportunities.

Boyden Toronto will be led by Robert Travis, a Board Member of Boyden World Corporation. In addition, Brent Shervey will serve a major role as a Managing Director in the firm’s Toronto and Calgary offices. Doug Weir continues to serve the Information Technology sector as a Managing Director in Toronto.

Toronto remains an important core market for Boyden and the firm continues to develop a world class team of executive search professionals to meet its rapidly expanding client base. 

“As global economic conditions recover, we want to ensure that our Toronto office is led by the right team,” said Chris Clarke, President and CEO of Boyden World Corporation. “Robert, Brent and Doug are known throughout Canada and the Americas as expert advisors for numerous international companies in their selection of top executives and board members. “

Mr. Travis manages the search requirements for several Fortune 50 and 100 clients in both Canada and the U.S in Financial Services, Energy, Consumer Products, Industrial and Technology sectors. He is often called upon to place CEOs, Presidents, CFOs, Country Controllers and Vice Presidents headquartered in both countries.

Mr. Shervey’s practice focus includes Energy, Board of Directors, Healthcare, Government and Not-for-Profit organizations. His functional areas of expertise include CEOs, Presidents, Human Resources, Finance, Public Relations, Labor Relations and Government Relations.

In the Information Technology sector, Mr. Weir is known as Canada’s “CIO recruiter,” bringing an extraordinary track record with Fortune 100 and 1000 companies throughout North America. Mr. Weir has recruited IT leaders in nearly every industry sector including Financial Services, Industrial, Healthcare and Government.

About Boyden World Corporation

Boyden is a global leader in the executive search industry with more than 70 offices in over 40 countries. Founded in 1946, Boyden specializes in high level executive search, Interim Management and Human Capital consulting across a broad spectrum of industries. For further information, visit the firm’s website at www.boyden.com.