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Kraft Heinz Split: What Happens Now?
Catherine Van Alstine
Partner, Canada
A founding partner of Boyden's Vancouver office, which has become a highly regarded international firm, Catherine Van Alstine has two decades of experience in executive search. She is a trusted advisor to many long-term clients, with expertise in all aspects of C-suite recruiting, including CEO, CFO, operations, sales & marketing, and human resources functions across a broad range of industries.
Professional Focus
- Over 20 years’ experience in executive search
- Extensive experience in C-suite recruiting: CEO, CFO, operations, sales & marketing, human resources functions
- Industry expertise spanning manufacturing, distribution, real estate, consumer products and retail, industry associations
- Specialty working with boards, private equity partners and entrepreneurial business leaders making organizational changes through strategic recruiting
- Founding partner of Boyden's Vancouver office; served three-year term on Boyden’s Canadian Managing Board
Additional Expertise
- Financial Services
- Human Resources
Areas of Expertise
Education & Certifications
- Bachelor of Commerce from Queen’s University
Affiliations & Awards
- Served as Chair of United Way of the Lower Mainland and Women in Philanthropy; Chair of BC Advisory Board for Breakfast Clubs of Canada; Chair, Board of Arts Umbrella and Vice Chair, YMCA of Greater Vancouver
- Served for six years on the Board of PavCo, a BC Crown Corporation, as Chair of the Audit and Finance Committee and as Board Chair
- Recipient of provincial government’s 2013 BC Community Achievement Award
- 2011 nominee for Vancouver Women of Distinction Award
Case Studies
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Power in Growth: Boyden's Strategic COO Recruitment for a Leading Agro-Industry Giant
In the competitive realm of global agribusiness, our client required a transformative COO to enhance operational efficiency and spearhead growth. Here, we share how Boyden identified and secured the ideal candidate, driving innovation and sustainability in a rapidly evolving industry.
Building Leadership Capacity for a High-Growth Defense Services Company
Boyden partners with a second-generation, family-owned defense services company to appoint a Vice President of Human Resources, strengthening leadership infrastructure and supporting the organization's growth toward $200 million in revenue.
Protecting Growth: Building Commercial Leadership Across Southern Europe
How Boyden helped a €200 million hearing protection company appoint a Country Manager to drive growth across France, Spain, Italy, and Greece.
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.
Articles & Papers
PE/VC Trends Report: Technology Edition
Articles & Papers
Recruiting Centralized Leadership for a Diversified Family Conglomerate
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.
Articles & Papers
The CFO to CEO Pathway: What Boards Look for in Leader
From financial steward to enterprise leader—seen at Signal Energy and measured by what boards value most.
Media
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Executive Search Insights: How CPG & Retail Companies Find the Right Leaders
Podcast
Inside CEO Leadership with Boyden’s Roger T. Duguay | Founder Wisdom Podcast
Podcast
Board Journey 360 Fireside Series featuring President & CEO of IRICoR, Nadine Beauger
Video
Autokrise, Tech-Rückstand, Führungsfrage: Jutta Menzenbach im Gespräch
Podcast
News & Events
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In the Media
Big Food splits: Smart move or strategic misstep?
An overview of recent Big Food splits, including Unilever and Kraft Heinz, exploring whether demergers are strategic growth opportunities or risky moves amid investor skepticism and operational challenges.
In the Media
Unilever joins Big Food shake-up
Unilever’s potential exit from its Foods division could reshape Big Food, triggering supply‑chain shifts, leadership changes, and major competitive realignment.
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