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Toronto Police Service Board Appoints New Chief Administrative Officer
Boyden is pleased to share the appointment news of Maria Duran-Schneider, a recruitment led by Andrew Dumont
Anne-Sophie Laforest
Senior Associate, Canada
Anne-Sophie Laforest works with candidates and clients to ensure a transparent, well-organized and informed search process, from initial specifications to onboarding. She is a methodical researcher, dedicated to thoroughly exploring all resources and skilled in identifying potential. With each assignment, she aims to build strong relationships through collaborations that achieve objectives.
Professional Focus
- Nearly five years’ experience in executive search, recruitment and strategic talent acquisition
- Skilled in managing strategic search, position descriptions, market identification, candidate sourcing and interviewing
- Industry expertise in manufacturing, engineering, industrial and human resources
- Works with small- and mid-size firms as well as large global organizations across industries
- Fluent in French and English
Business Expertise
- Candidate Partner at another leading global executive search firm
- Search Strategy and Talent Acquisition Consultant with an executive search, leadership and human capital consulting firm
- Data Intelligence Associate in commercial real estate at Colliers International
Additional Expertise
- Engineering
- Manufacturing / Operations
- Industrial
- Human Resources
- Non-Profit
Education & Certifications
- Bachelor’s degree from University of Montreal
Case Studies
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Building Institutional Investment Operations Leadership for a Mission-Driven Family Office
Boyden partnered with a leading family office and its affiliated foundation to appoint a Head of Institutional Investment Operations capable of designing and implementing a scalable operational platform to support a growing investment portfolio and long-term philanthropic objectives.
A Time-Critical CFO Hire for a Scaling, PE-Backed Manufacturer
Boyden partnered with a private equity-backed leader in automated test systems to execute a Partner-led search with disciplined assessment and rapid momentum, identifying a finalist within two weeks and closing the mandate within 60 days.
Transforming Operations in a Family-Owned Medical Device Business
Thought Leadership
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Articles & Papers
In Search of the Elusive Bilingual Executives: Beyond a hope, a prayer, and a dream
Featuring Marie-Hélène Gaudreault, Leader in Boyden’s Social Impact Practice
Articles & Papers
A First External CEO Leads a First Generational Succession
A family enterprise approaching its first generational transition found leadership fragmented across sibling-led divisions. Growth was possible, but cohesion was not guaranteed. By introducing independent executive leadership, the family gained clarity, strengthened governance, and set a foundation for long-term continuity. Here’s how unified leadership replaced complexity.
Articles & Papers
Part 3: In Search of the Elusive Bilingual Executives: Beyond a hope, a prayer, and a dream
Featuring Marie-Hélène Gaudreault, Leader in Boyden’s Social Impact Practice
Blog
No Passengers: How Shared Accountability Drives Organizational Momentum
Discover how shared accountability fuels high-performing cultures, with insights from Netflix and strategies to overcome common barriers like blame culture and misaligned incentives.
Media
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Board Journey 360 Fireside Series featuring President & CEO of IRICoR, Nadine Beauger
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Board Journey 360 Fireside Series featuring energy executive and corporate director, Judith Athaide
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Board Journey 360 Fireside Series featuring CEO & Board Director Kendra MacDonald
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Board Journey 360 Fireside Series featuring Board Director Barbara Bellissimo
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News & Events
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Press Release
Saint Paul University Appoints New Secretary General, Governance and University Life
Boyden is pleased to announce the appointment news of Isabelle Daoust, a recruitment led by Marie-Hélène Gaudreault
Press Release
Canadian Marketing Association Appoints New President and CEO
Boyden is pleased to share the appointment news of Esther Benzie, a recruitment led by Ian Collyer
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