Corey Bainerman

Corey Bainerman is an accomplished HR executive, strategic advisor, facilitator, and coach who has made a positive impact on organizations for more than 15 years. On leadership teams and as a consultant, he has planned and led culture transformations, developed leadership capabilities, built engaged and thriving cultures, and enhanced organizational effectiveness in a variety of industries.

Professional Focus

Over 15 years’ experience in HR consulting and leadership including executive roles
Primary specialization in strategy, leadership assessment, leadership development, succession planning, executive team development, onboarding, culture transformation, and total rewards
Broad range of leadership advisory services including performance management, facilitation, HR program design and administration, and career transition consulting
Experience working with clients in various industries including technology, engineering, financial services, not-for-profit, professional services, automotive, and retail
Experience reporting to boards of directors
Speaker and contributing writer on the topics of leadership, culture, and performance management

Business Expertise

Owner and Principal Consultant at Good Growth HR, a fractional HR leadership firm; roles included Vice President, People Operations at Bridgit and Head of People and Culture at Kahi Inc.
Vice President, People & Culture at IT services and consulting firm Orangutech; recognized for building the culture named #1 Place to Work by Ottawa Business Journal
Head (Director) of Human Resources at full-service advertising agency Monkedia
Human Resources Manager at global strategic advisory, engineering and design firm WSP; promoted from Talent Management Specialist
Lead/Manager, Human Resources Business Partner at Shopify
Lead, Organizational Development and Coaching at global advertising and PR firm GALE Partners
Talent and Leadership Development Consultant at one of the world’s leading talent development and transition companies; promoted from Career Transition and Solutions Consultant
Human Resources Generalist at Law Assist Canada Inc.
Organizational Development Consultant at ClearPicture Corporation
Facilitator, Leadership Development & Emotional Intelligence at Waterloo Organizational Consulting Group
Trainer/Facilitator for Cultural Diversity Awareness and Conflict Management at University of Waterloo

Additional Expertise

Technology
Engineering
Financial Services
Not-for-Profit
Professional Services
Automotive
Retail

Education & Certifications

Master’s degree in organizational psychology from University of Waterloo
Bachelor’s degree (Hons) in psychology from York University
HR Executive Accelerator led by Lars Schmidt, Founder & CEO of Amplify Talent
Graduate Certificate in Adult Learning and Organizational Development, University of Toronto
Certified Executive Coach, Certified Coaches Federation

Affiliations & Awards

Senior Organizer and Volunteer Recruitment, Terry Fox Foundation
Fundraiser, Princess Margaret Cancer Foundation
Volunteer Career Management Trainer/Facilitator, Jumpstart Immigrant Aid Services

Toronto

915-95 Wellington Street West
Toronto
Canada

Case Studies

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Driving Liquidity Strategy Leadership for a Transforming Private Credit Platform

Boyden partners with a leading private credit asset manager to appoint a Director of Fund Liquidity to support complex global fund structures and evolving investor demands.

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.

Dual expertise for change: CFO recruitment through executive search and interim management in the automotive sector.

A leading automotive supplier leveraged the combined strength of executive search and interim management to fill a critical CFO position quickly and sustainably – laying the foundation for successful transformation and financial stability.

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

Video

Board Journey 360 Fireside Series featuring energy executive and corporate director, Judith Athaide

Video

Boyden CEO Chad Hesters Joins Dr. Amy Athey on the Still Evolving Podcast

Podcast

Boyden CEO Chad Hesters Joins Candice Bourne on 'The Journey of a Search CEO' Podcast

Podcast

News & Events

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