Dr. Chris Janzen

Dr. Chris Janzen led a distinguished career in higher education spanning three decades, during which he excelled as a senior administrator and professor in applied sciences, later transitioning to educational consulting. He now leverages his leadership experience, management skills, and industry insights to support executive recruitment and talent development in education and other sectors.

Professional Focus

30 years’ experience in higher education as a professor, senior administrator, and educational consultant
Track record in talent acquisition, leadership development, strategic planning, program development, organizational transformation, human resources, and career coaching
Education sector-specific expertise in operations, community partnerships, corporate training, business development, innovation, and entrepreneurship
Experience serving on and leading college-wide, provincial, and national committees
Department leader, educator and researcher in chemistry, technology, applied sciences, environmental science and extreme environments, healthcare and life sciences

Business Expertise

Higher Education Consultant at Janzen Higher Ed Consulting
Senior Vice President, Academic at Algonquin College, Ontario; prior roles included Dean, Faculty of Technology and Trades, overseeing the School of Advanced Technology and Algonquin Centre for Construction Excellence; and Chair, Applied Science and Environmental Technology
Department Chair and Professor, Department of Chemistry at Susquehanna University, Pennsylvania
Borough Council President and Council Member, Borough of New Berlin
Post-doctoral fellow at the U.S. National Institutes of Health (NIH), Maryland

Additional Expertise

Education
Technology

Education & Certifications

Ph.D. in chemistry from Texas A&M University
Bachelor’s degree in chemistry from Hamline University, St. Paul, Minnesota

Ottawa

Suite 300
979 Bank Street
Ottawa, ON
Canada

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.

Working Together for Success: COO Recruitment through Executive Search and Interim Management in Mechanical Engineering.

A medium-sized mechanical engineering company took advantage of the close cooperation between executive search and interim management to quickly fill a critical COO position while simultaneously transforming its production processes in a sustainable manner.

A Stalled Search. A Fresh Look at Japan’s R&D Leadership Market.

After a six-month search by another firm remained unresolved, Boyden applied deep pharmaceutical expertise and fresh market intelligence to appoint a Head of R&D Japan in one month.

Thought Leadership

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Articles & Papers

How to Lead Healthcare Transformation Without Disrupting Care Delivery

Healthcare transformation demands more than change. It requires leaders who can sequence change, protect patient care, and align boards.

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.