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Why the CFO mindset can clash with CEO demands
Paul Marshall
Partner, Canada
Paul Marshall is a Partner with expertise across the private and public sector with a particular strength in engineering, construction, infrastructure and technology. Paul’s client focus and ability to understand complex business environments make him one of Ontario’s most effective search professionals.
Professional Focus
- Expertise in executive recruiting for the engineering, construction, infrastructure and technology sectors
- Well-versed in the challenges facing public sector clients and the broader Ontario market in attracting and retaining top talent
- Private and public sector focused practice
Business Expertise
- Prior career in the IT staffing and professional services industry, including a role in a leading global firm; experience in recruitment, business development, human capital consulting
Additional Expertise
- Construction
- Engineering
- Infrastructure
- Professional Services
- Technology
Areas of Expertise
Education & Certifications
- Honours Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and Business Administration from Wilfrid Laurier 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.
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.
Thought Leadership
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Boyden Report Series
What’s Next for Industry? AI, Transformation, and the Talent Imperative
Industrial Trends Report: Analysing markets, studies, and trends on how AI, machine learning, and digitalisation are reshaping the industrial sector, with expert insights on talent and leadership from Boyden’s Global Industrial Practice Members.
Boyden Report Series
As social impact organisations stir our conscience, where does your organisation stand?
Social Impact Report: Analysing the trends and companies reshaping the role of enterprise in society, with expert insights from Boyden's Global Social Impact Practice Members
Articles & Papers
Recruiting Centralized Leadership for a Diversified Family Conglomerate
As a family conglomerate grew in scale and complexity, its decentralized structure began to limit alignment. A generational transition created the opportunity to rethink leadership at the group level. Here’s how introducing centralized leadership brought clarity, coordination, and stronger governance.
Blog
Destigmatizing Coaching: A Call to Leaders
Explore how leaders can destigmatize executive coaching by reframing it as a strategic investment in growth, performance, and organizational culture rather than a signal of poor performance.
News & Events
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Event
What Makes an Effective Charitable Board in 2024 and Beyond?
In the Media
Epochal change: Why the automotive industry needs diversity now
In this guest article for the” Top 25 Women” initiative, Jutta Menzenbach of Boyden, an executive search firm, writes about the importance of diversity in the automotive industry to drive economic success.
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