Sam Walton has over a decade of executive search experience and has executed hundreds of complex searches nationwide, primarily in the not-for-profit, academic and broader public sector. She provides strategic counsel to boards and search committees, fosters high-trust relationships with clients and candidates, and is committed to championing equitable, inclusive and accessible search processes.
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.
Boyden partnered with a leading family office and its affiliated foundation to appoint a Head of Institutional Investment Operations capable of designing and implementing a scalable operational platform to support a growing investment portfolio and long-term philanthropic objectives.
A non-profit addressing food insecurity selected a new CEO experienced in change management to navigate post-pandemic challenges.
A clear-eyed look at today’s nonprofit hiring landscape, where heightened risk, talent shortages, and cautious candidates are reshaping how organizations approach retention, recruitment, and long-term workforce strategy.
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.
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.
As CEOs navigate the growing complexity of the AI era, demand for chiefs of staff is surging as organizations seek trusted strategic advisors who can help leaders prioritize, execute, and solve critical business challenges.
Rising shareholder activism is increasing board scrutiny around CEO succession planning. Boyden's Craig Stevens discusses the importance of ongoing succession preparedness, leadership benchmarking, emergency plans, and effective CEO transitions.
CFO‑to‑CEO promotions recently hit their highest level in a decade, but Boyden’s Craig Stevens explains why this pipeline may narrow as economic conditions improve and leadership needs shift.
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