Press Release
RVH Appoints New Chief of Staff
Boyden is pleased to share the appointment news of Dr. John Rissanen, a recruitment co-led by Pamela Colquhoun and Jim Stonehouse
Claire Van de Kamer
Associate, Leadership Consulting, Canada
Claire Van de Kamer launched her career with Boyden Canada’s Leadership Consulting team and discovered her passion for strengthening leaders and organizations. She continues to make a positive impact, conducting leadership and team assessments and supporting organizations through strategic planning, change management, and culture transformation initiatives.
Professional Focus
- Supports all aspects of leadership consulting engagements, including project operations and delivery across public, private, and not-for-profit sectors
- Conducts comprehensive leadership assessments, leveraging psychometric and 360-degree feedback tools to provide meaningful insights that drive organizational effectiveness
- Advises organizations on talent management strategies, including succession planning, change management, strategic planning, and culture transformation
Business Expertise
- Previously a Project Coordinator at Boyden Canada, promoted from Summer Associate role; supported project delivery for both Executive Search and Leadership Consulting; Boyden Rising Star Award recipient (2023)
- Account Manager at Macdonell Commercial Real Estate
- Earlier roles in sales, customer service, tutoring
Additional Expertise
- Bachelor’s degree in business administration (HBA) from Ivey Business School, Western University
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.
Building Leadership Capacity for a High-Growth Defense Services Company
Boyden partners with a second-generation, family-owned defense services company to appoint a Vice President of Human Resources, strengthening leadership infrastructure and supporting the organization's growth toward $200 million in revenue.
Interim Leadership Team Restores Growth and Delivers Successful Exit for Private Equity Firm
An interim CEO appointed by Boyden delivered a comprehensive transformation programme that strengthened operations, enhanced customer experience and positioned a technology business for a successful PE-backed exit.
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.
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
Media
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Inside CEO Leadership with Boyden’s Roger T. Duguay | Founder Wisdom Podcast
Podcast
Board Journey 360 Fireside Series featuring President & CEO of IRICoR, Nadine Beauger
Video
Breakfast with Boyden: Positive Leadership, Innovation, and Organizational Transformation with Shawn Quinn
Podcast
Autokrise, Tech-Rückstand, Führungsfrage: Jutta Menzenbach im Gespräch
Podcast
News & Events
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In the Media
Canadian Recruitment Trends and Use of AI
Forbes named Boyden Canada the No. 5 executive recruiting firm in its 2026 rankings. Regional Managing Partner Brent Cameron highlighted the importance of human judgment, trust, and relationships in executive search, despite the growing use of AI.
Press Release
Calgary Co-op Proudly Announces New CEO
Boyden is pleased to share the appointment news of Andrew Clarke, a recruitment co-led by Catherine Van Alstine, Ron Burkholder, Nicole Bendaly, Glenn Eberth and Mackenzie Jones
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