Boyden Global Executive Search Announces Sarah Stewart to Join Firm's Board Practice

Top Recruiter Brings Track Record of More Than 300 Director Placements

PITTSBURGH – Boyden, a global leader in executive search, today announced that Sarah K. Stewart has joined the firm as a Principal in the firm’s Global Board Practice. She will be based in Pittsburgh and work closely with Tom Flannery, Managing Director of Boyden Pittsburgh. 

In her career with two other leading international executive search firms, Ms. Stewart has placed more than 300 board members for major organizations including Deutsche Bank N.A., DuPont, Kaman Corporation, McGraw-Hill Companies, Massachusetts Mutual, Pfizer, Quest Diagnostics, Tenet Healthcare, and Wilmington Trust Company. One-third of her placements have been diversity candidates. She has also managed recruiting assignments for CEOs, CFOs, General Counsels, Heads of Human Resources, and other senior executives.

“Sarah’s arrival at Boyden is a tremendous boost to our firm’s Global Board Practice,” said Mr. Flannery. “Her expertise in corporate governance, board evaluation and management succession will be particularly important for clients that are currently restructuring their leadership teams for long-term success.”

Ms. Stewart has been a speaker on governance issues at programs sponsored by the National Association of Corporate Directors, Stern Women’s Alumni Association, and International Women’s Forum. She is also a regular contributor to The Wall Street Journal, Crain’s New York, Directorship, Corporate Board Member, Investment News, Institutional Investor, Newsday, and PBS’ Nightly Business Report.  

She received her Bachelor’s degree from Colorado College and studied at the University of London. From 2003-2007, Ms. Stewart was a Board Member of the Association of Executive Search Consultants, serving as Chair of the Governance Committee from 2006-2007.

About Boyden World Corporation

Boyden is a global leader in the executive search industry with more than 70 offices in 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.