Brent Cameron

Brent Cameron serves as the Regional Managing Partner for Boyden's Western Canadian offices in Vancouver, Calgary and Saskatoon. With over 20 years’ experience in executive search, he has supported hundreds of CEOs, boards and search committees in reaching critical hiring decisions, and has a strong understanding of the dynamics inherent in senior executive recruitment in both the private and public sectors.

Professional Focus

Over 20 years’ experience in executive search and talent assessment
Versatile search professional with broad experience in education, human resources, marketing and communications, technology, finance, real estate, hospitality, and general management search assignments
Successfully led over 60 CEO search assignments
Practice leader for higher education and knowledge-based clients

Business Expertise

Named Office Managing Partner in the Vancouver Office in 2014 and for Western Canada in 2022
Board Chair, Boyden Canada since 2017
Joined the firm in 2001 as a consultant and became a Partner in 2007
Previously served in a management role in a Toronto-based communications consulting firm serving a number of Canada’s largest public and private sector organizations

Areas of Expertise

Education & Certifications

Master of Business Administration from University of British Columbia
Bachelor of Arts from Queen’s University

PROPHET

Affiliations & Awards

Named one of the 500 most influential business leaders in British Columbia
Former Board Chair, Greater Vancouver Board of Trade, Western Canada’s largest business association
Board Member, BC Cancer Foundation, advancing cancer research and care for all British Columbians
Board Member, Take a Hike Foundation, an alternative education program for at-risk youth in British Columbia
Former Board Member and Governance Chair, UBC Alumni Association
Former Campaign Cabinet Member, United Way of the Lower Mainland, which raises millions annually to support over 300,000 people in Greater Vancouver

Vancouver

Suite 1400
900 West Hastings Street
Vancouver
Canada

Case Studies

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Strengthening Advancement Capacity and Culture Through a Long-Term Search Partnership

With Boyden’s support, Loyola Marymount University built a high-performing advancement team by filling 15 key fundraising roles over five years, strengthening collaboration, continuity, and campaign readiness.

Strategic Turnaround: A CFO’s Role in Rebuilding Culture and Financial Leadership

Boyden supports a major charter school network with the recruitment of the right CFO to bridge strategy, execution, and collaboration.

Elevating IT Excellence: An Ivy League University’s Search for Top Talent

Thought Leadership

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Resilient Leadership

A New Era of Higher Education

Exploring Global Insights from Australia, the U.K., and Canada
Perspectives from Boyden's Higher Education Practice Experts

Insights

GVPOD Podcast: 2022 Labour Outlook with Brent Cameron

GVPOD is Greater Vancouver’s Business Podcast, amplifying the voice of the business community and exploring the issues impacting the region

Boyden Report Series

As social impact organisations stir our conscience, where does your organisation stand?

Social Impact Report: Analysing the trends and companies reshaping the role of enterprise in society, with expert insights from Boyden's Global Social Impact Practice Members