Board of Directors

Kathleen Dunton verfügt über mehr als 20 Jahre Erfahrung im Executive Search und betreut vor allem Kunden in den Bereichen Professional Services, Industrie und Chemie. Sie lebte und arbeitete in den USA, Großbritannien und Deutschland. Frau Dunton besetzt Führungspositionen sowohl für deutsche als auch europäische und amerikanische Unternehmen.

William Farrell has been with Boyden for over 30 years. As the former lead in Greater China, he has extensive experience working across the Asia Pacific region. He also has comprehensive knowledge of the Southeast Asia market. His search experience includes working in industrial manufacturing, shipping and logistics, and financial services. In addition, Bill has served as a Board Director for NGOs and private companies for 20-plus years. He is currently leading Boyden’s Taiwan and South Korea offices, and focuses on recruiting for Board, CEO and other leadership roles across functional lines.

Prior to launching his career in executive search, Henrik Harbo developed substantial expertise in senior investment banking and financial roles in top-tier global organisations, becoming a highly regarded business leader throughout the Nordic region and abroad. He is a trusted advisor, sought-after for his guidance on strategy, leadership and ability to build teams that are geared for growth.

Leader of Boyden’s Ontario offices, Jim Harmon is one of Canada’s most experienced search professionals. Over more than two decades, he has completed hundreds of searches for clients ranging from early-stage start-ups, to global public companies. His work has focused on board, C-suite, and VP recruitment, including dozens of CEOs. Jim also specializes in recruiting transformative IT, data and digital leadership talent.

Chad Hesters is an experienced global leader with a comprehensive background in executive search, business advisory and consulting. As CEO, he focuses on maintaining Boyden’s high standard of client service and its industry leadership, while developing and implementing strategies to further expand the firm’s global presence and enhance its capabilities across all lines of business.

Karen Edwards has 25 years’ experience consulting with boards, CEOs and government on a range of strategic matters. She also draws on her own experience serving as a public company director, and as a C-level executive, to help clients build diverse, high-performing leadership teams and boards of directors. Her deep expertise in all areas of finance and banking is also a major asset to our clients.

Kristen Smit blickt auf über 15 Jahre erfolgreiche Executive Search in ganz Europa zurück. Dank ihres umfangreichen internationalen Netzwerks verfügt sie über einen umfangreichen Erfahrungsschatz bei Industrial und Professional Services. Kristen Smit ist spezialisiert auf Mandate mit dem Ziel, internationale und multikulturelle Teams aufzubauen, die sich durch Qualität und Performance auszeichnen.

With a strong management background and over 20 years in executive search, Miguel Ángel Zuil is an exceptional generalist with a breadth of expertise spanning professional services, consumer products, FMCG, retail, HR, technology and telecommunications. He works with clients to place top candidates in senior executive and board roles, providing specialized expertise in CEO and director search.