Boyden is pleased to share the appointment news of Peter Neale, a recruitment co-led by Craig Hemer and Ella Laure Hipolito
Craig Hemer has worked in executive search for two decades and supported many boards in recruiting for C-suite and other senior leadership roles in the private and public sectors. Craig recruits talent in multiple disciplines, including board members, operational management, finance, HR, sales & marketing and engineering. He is further distinguished by a long record of public service.
Professional Focus
- 20 years’ experience in the executive search industry; successful track record of placements in board, executive management and C-suite roles
- Recruits executives in multiple disciplines: executive management, operational management, finance, human resources, sales and marketing, engineering
- Industry expertise in industrial, government, education, not-for-profit; works with private and public sector organizations of all sizes
Business Expertise
- Manufacturing
- Professional Services
Areas of Expertise
Education & Certifications
- Bachelor’s degree and Master’s degree from the University of British Columbia
Affiliations & Awards
- History of public service: Elected Councillor in the City of Vancouver. Member of City Services and Budget Committee; Planning and Environment Committee; Vice-Chair of Vancouver Liquor Licensing Commission; elected Trustee on the Vancouver School Board (Vice-Chair for three years)
- Eight year member of the Board of Directors for the Greater Vancouver Board of Trade; advisory member of Women’s Leadership Circle Advisory Council, comprised of executives from the private and public sectors
- Other Board memberships: Board of Governors for Langara College; Board of Directors of Vancouver College; Advisory Board for UBC Sauder School of Business Executive Mentor Program; nine-year tenure in Campaign Cabinet for the United Way of the Lower Mainland; Board of Governors for Pacific National Exhibition; Board Director, Vancouver Public Library Board; and Commissioner of the Vancouver Economic Development Commission
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Boyden is pleased to share the appointment news of Chris Lane, a recruitment co-led by Craig Hemer and Ryan Vanjoff
Boyden is pleased to share the appointment news of Dr. Ruth Williams, Kip Woodward, Laurie Mercer, and Genesa Greening, a recruitment co-led by Craig Hemer and Ella Laure Hipolito
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