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Ben Cameron
Partner, United States
Global Sector Co-Leader, Semiconductor, Infrastructure & Embedded Hardware
Ben Cameron is a high-performing executive search professional. He focuses on industrial technology and energy and has a strong track record of board, C-suite, and VP placements. He has lived and worked in various regions of the U.S. and abroad, and built a diverse network both through his success in search and his career as a professional musician touring nationally with his band, The Cameroons.
Professional Focus
- 15 years of experience in recruiting and executive search
- Track record of successful C-level searches including CEO, COO, CSO, CRO, as well as VP and outside board director roles
- Specialized expertise in industrial automation and robotics, working with machine builders, integrators, distributors, design-build, and SaaS/tech companies within a range of industries
- Specialized expertise in oil & gas, specifically the digital oilfield, energy transition, and ESG
- Partners primarily with small- and mid-cap PE-backed portfolio companies, pre-IPO, and family-owned enterprises
- Broad national experience and network in various regions of the U.S.
Business Expertise
- Principal at a boutique executive search firm in Denver; focused on automation, robotics, industrial, and energy
- Associate at an executive search firm focused on financial services; Miami, FL
- Assistant Director of Marketing and Recruitment at the nation’s largest executive search, recruitment, and strategic consulting firm specializing in primary and secondary education sector; Boston, MA
Additional Expertise
- Automation
- Robotics
- Oil & Gas
- EHS/Sustainability
- Specialty Materials
- Oilfield Services
- Aerospace & Defense
- Advanced Manufacturing
- Semiconductor
- Automotive
- SaaS
- Fin Tech
- Entertainment
Areas of Expertise
Education & Certifications
- Bachelor’s degree in English and Music (cum laude) from Vanderbilt University, Nashville TN
Case Studies
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CEO Succession for a Global Precision Manufacturer
Boyden partners with a highly engineered products manufacturer to recruit a CEO who combines strategic pedigree with entrepreneurial execution, positioning the company for its next phase of growth.
Cross-Border Confidence: Establishing US Leadership for the European Defense Industry
Discover how Boyden’s strategic search placed a globally minded President for the U.S. subsidiary of a European-based Aerospace & Defense Leader
From Innovation to Execution: Leadership in Power Semiconductor Development
How Boyden placed a strategic SVP to drive e-mobility growth
Thought Leadership
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Boyden Report Series
What’s Next for Industry? AI, Transformation, and the Talent Imperative
Industrial Trends Report: Analysing markets, studies, and trends on how AI, machine learning, and digitalisation are reshaping the industrial sector, with expert insights on talent and leadership from Boyden’s Global Industrial Practice Members.
Boyden Report Series
Executive View: Cybersecurity Strategy and Leadership with Appian’s Andrew Cunje
Insights on governance, AI, and talent strategies from Andrew Cunje, Chief Information Security Officer at Appian; in conversation with Boyden’s Paul Dennis.
Blog Post
A New Remit for Chief Information
Security Officers
Security Officers
Examining the evolution of cybersecurity, the role of the Chief Information Security Officer has expanded into a multifaceted function amidst advancing technology and escalating threats, highlighting five crucial areas of focus.
Boyden Executive Survey
Latin America Regional Analysis: Strengthening the human-centric core of Industry 5.0
How can organisations thrive in a complex world of risk?
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