John A. Holland

Managing Director

San Francisco

John Holland is a Managing Director in Boyden’s San Francisco office, where he conducts senior-level assignments for technology companies.

With over 21 years of search experience, John has conducted searches on behalf of clients ranging from early-stage, venture-backed start-ups to large, multi-national companies.  He has placed numerous board members, CEOs, CFOs, and CTOs, as well as vice presidents in engineering, marketing, and sales. 

Before joining Boyden, John was a partner in the Silicon Valley office of Battalia Winston International.  He served previously as Vice President at A.T. Kearney Executive Search, and as a partner in the Technology Practice of Ray & Berndston.  John co-founded Holland, McFadzean & Associates (acquired by Ray & Berndston in 1998).  His earlier career includes tenure as Corporate Controller for California Circuit Engineering and as a registered representative with Walnut Street Securities.  John began his career in General Electric Company’s Financial Management Training Program.

John graduated from California State University, Chico, with a B.S. in Finance.  He served on the Board for the Boys and Girls Club of the Peninsula and is passionate about helping disadvantaged youths.