Dorothy Billingsly

Dorothy Billingsly is a seasoned executive search consultant and nationally recognized authority on leadership development. Her approach to recruitment is rooted in a passion for maximizing leadership potential, and she has successfully recruited hundreds of senior-level executives across industries. Having enabled many long-term placements, Dorothy has also built a robust network of executives.

Professional Focus

Over 30 years’ experience in executive search, consulting, coaching and leadership development
Founded and led a successful executive search and leadership consulting firm for 20 years prior to joining Boyden
Broad industry expertise, with specialization in healthcare and professional services; track record of recruiting for healthcare services, hospitals, healthcare systems, managed care and healthcare software/IT firms
Extensive background in executive team assessment, retention, succession planning, diversity & inclusion, management consulting, board relations, performance improvement and strategy
Author, speaker, instructor and workshop facilitator on career building and leadership development; published the book Chart Your Course, An Uncommon Approach to Career Building - A Guided Exploration in 2017 and co-authored with Joel Rado the second edition of the book in March 2022

Business Expertise

Founder & CEO of a boutique executive search and consulting firm serving a national clientele
Speaker, educator and coach through the Chart Your Course career building platform, providing coaching to individuals, associations, colleges and universities
Adjunct Instructor at Herberger Business School at St. Cloud State University
Vice President at another top global executive search firm
Executive Vice President, National Healthcare Practice Leader at an international executive search and leadership consulting firm
Manager, Management Resourcing at Pillsbury
Vice President at Boyden in Dallas-Fort Worth for five years

Practice Membership

Global Industry Practices

Healthcare & Life Sciences

Cross Sector Practices

Professional Services

Additional Expertise

Professional Services
Healthcare Providers
Healthcare Technology
Education
Consumer Products

Education & Certifications

MBA from Western Illinois University
Bachelor’s degree from Western Illinois University
Certified Executive Coach, International Coaching Federation (ICF)-approved program
Online Teaching Certification, University of Wisconsin-Madison

Affiliations & Awards

Member, Forbes Coaches Council
Motivational Speaker, Humane Society of the Nature Coast
Pro Bono Career Coaching, Chart Your Course International

Featured Insights

Case Study

Boyden UK & Ireland Leadership Consulting with Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board

Boyden’s leadership consulting centre of excellence helps Board of Directors and Executive teams create a performance-based organisation, combining leadership capabilities with purpose for Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board (CTM)

Case Study

Interim CPO Optimizes Conditions and Liquidity Needs in Procurement

Interim CPO professionalizes the procurement department of a struggling mechanical engineering company, optimizes purchasing conditions and creates liquidity.

News Releases

Boyden Welcomes New Team in Turkey

Ergene Consulting merges with Boyden in Turkey. Murat Ergene and İbrahim Paksoy, market leaders in executive search and HR advisory named as the Managing Partners

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