Emily Dunn

Emily Dunn manages end-to-end search engagements across ASX, private equity and unlisted businesses in a range of industries from healthcare to technology to industrial, government, and infrastructure. She is recognised for developing targeted search strategies, building diverse candidate pipelines, and navigating multiple stakeholder needs with clarity and precision, supported by a strong analytical and project management foundation.

Professional Focus

Nearly five years of experience in executive search and project management
Broad industry experience spanning, healthcare, technology, industrial, government, infrastructure, and professional services
Expertise in managing the full search lifecycle, including strategy development, candidate and market research, candidate sourcing, assessment and screening, and stakeholder communications
Skilled in candidate pipeline development, research methodologies, data management and analysis, reporting, social media engagement, and workflow optimization

Business Expertise

Research Associate at a leading Australian executive search firm; managed multiple concurrent executive search assignments across diverse industries
Executive Project Coordinator at another of the world’s top global executive search firms; responsible for full lifecycle project management for client engagements
Project Analyst/Coordinator at Transport for NSW; handled coordination, financial reporting, analysis, and stakeholder liaison for multimillion-dollar infrastructure projects

Additional Expertise

Healthcare
Technology
Government
Industrial
Infrastructure
Professional Services
Project Management

Education & Certifications

Bachelor’s degree in project management (mathematics and statistics major) from University of Sydney

Australia

Level 14, Aurora Place
88 Phillip Street
Sydney
Australia

Case Studies

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Building Institutional Investment Operations Leadership for a Mission-Driven Family Office

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.

Dual expertise for change: CFO recruitment through executive search and interim management in the automotive sector.

A leading automotive supplier leveraged the combined strength of executive search and interim management to fill a critical CFO position quickly and sustainably – laying the foundation for successful transformation and financial stability.

A Time-Critical CFO Hire for a Scaling, PE-Backed Manufacturer

Boyden partnered with a private equity-backed leader in automated test systems to execute a Partner-led search with disciplined assessment and rapid momentum, identifying a finalist within two weeks and closing the mandate within 60 days.

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

Blog

Asia's Workforce Disruption: Navigating the Skills Revolution with Human-Centered Design and Employee Well-being

Discover how Asia's workforce is transforming through disruptive technologies, skills development, and a focus on employee well-being. Learn strategies for navigating change in a digital-first economy.