Boyden is pleased to share the appointment news of Jennifer Podmore Russell, a recruitment co-led by Catherine Van Alstine and Derrick Chow
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
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