Forbes named Boyden Canada the No. 5 executive recruiting firm in its 2026 rankings. Regional Managing Partner Brent Cameron highlighted the importance of human judgment, trust, and relationships in executive search, despite the growing use of AI.
Adam Susman brings a distinctive combination of operational discipline and technological fluency to Boyden's global initiatives. Working across functions and geographies, he focuses on enabling the firm's partners and teams, improving organisational efficiency, and finding practical solutions to complex challenges.
Professional Focus
- Works fluidly across commercial, operational, technology, and strategy functions to identify organisational challenges and implement practical solutions
- Supports Boyden's global community through onboarding, learning and development programmes, practice group operations, and strategic advisory
- Over 15 years' experience at Boyden spanning strategy, technology, business development, knowledge management, and programme leadership
Business Expertise
- Founder of an interactive entertainment studio with projects spanning large-scale experiential events, multimedia storytelling, and VR reaching audiences across more than 100 countries
- Co-founder of a digital content syndication studio reaching over 55 million users; acquired
- B.A. in English and Psychology, Stanford University
Boyden partnered with a leading sovereign wealth fund to place a senior lawyer for UK and European investments, strengthening governance, risk management, and long-term growth.
Boyden partners with a leading private credit and alternative investment manager to appoint a Head of Valuation, strengthening governance, regulatory oversight, and valuation excellence across a complex credit portfolio.
How Boyden helped a €200 million hearing protection company appoint a Country Manager to drive growth across France, Spain, Italy, and Greece.
Effective performance management requires clear expectations, ongoing feedback, and the courage to address performance issues in a fair, consistent, and compassionate manner.
In this edition of Navigating Uncertainty, explore how private equity's continued evolution is redefining operational leadership, talent, and value creation, while AI accelerates the next phase of transformation.
As a family conglomerate grew in scale and complexity, its decentralized structure began to limit alignment. A generational transition created the opportunity to rethink leadership at the group level. Here’s how introducing centralized leadership brought clarity, coordination, and stronger governance.
Healthcare transformation demands more than change. It requires leaders who can sequence change, protect patient care, and align boards.
Boyden is pleased to share the appointment news of Andrew Clarke, a recruitment co-led by Catherine Van Alstine, Ron Burkholder, Nicole Bendaly, Glenn Eberth and Mackenzie Jones
As CEOs navigate the growing complexity of the AI era, demand for chiefs of staff is surging as organizations seek trusted strategic advisors who can help leaders prioritize, execute, and solve critical business challenges.
Contact Adam Susman today and let's get started