Suchin Pawa

Suchin Pawa is an experienced executive search professional with 10 years of experience built on a strong foundation in research and candidate development. Having conducted over 100 searches, including director, VP, and C-suite roles in a range of industries, he is skilled in aligning search strategies with business priorities, engaging stakeholders, and delivering insight-driven talent solutions.

Professional Focus

10 years’ experience in executive search, recruitment, and in-house talent acquisition
Broad industry experience supporting director, VP, C-suite, and other senior leadership searches in private, public, and nonprofit sectors
Experience engaging diverse stakeholder groups across complex organizational structures
Strong understanding of the entire search lifecycle, including sourcing strategies, market mapping, candidate engagement, interviewing and assessment, and client support

Business Expertise

Senior Consultant with a leading BC-based executive search firm; promoted from Consultant and Recruiting Associate roles
Recruiting Associate at a recruitment firm specializing in leadership roles within the technology, engineering, manufacturing, and supply chain sectors
Talent Acquisition Coordinator at Paladin Security, Canada’s largest security provider

Additional Expertise

Finance & Financial Leadership
Technology & Engineering
Industrial, Manufacturing & Infrastructure
Consumer & Retail
Public & Nonprofit Sectors

Education & Certifications

Bachelor’s degree in history from University of British Columbia
Certificate in Executive Research, Association of Executive Search and Leadership Consultants (AESC)
Chartered Professional in Human Resources (CPHR), Captus Institute (in progress)

Affiliations & Awards

Board Development Committee Chair and Board Member, Heritage Vancouver Society
Advisory Council Member, UBC Alumni

Vancouver

Suite 1400
900 West Hastings Street
Vancouver, BC
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.