Eric Lathrop

For nearly 20 years, Eric Lathrop has specialized in recruiting leaders for some of Canada’s most important not-for-profit organizations. With a special focus on ESG and sustainability, he is part of our Global Social Impact Practice and works with international NGOs, think tanks, industry and member associations, advocacy organizations and related non-profits to recruit best-in-class executives.

Professional Focus

Nearly 20 years’ experience in executive search, with deep expertise in the not-for-profit sector
Specialty in ESG (environmental, social and governance) and sustainability, particularly climate solutions and sustainable development in a wide variety of sectors and disciplines
Works extensively with organizations that represent Canada’s most significant national not-for-profit organizations
Substantial track record of leading searches for Presidents, CEOs, Senior Vice Presidents and Executive Directors for international NGOs, think tanks, industry and members associations, advocacy organizations, and related not-for-profits
Noted author and speaker on recruitment; key contributor to the Canadian Society of Association Executives (CSAE) article, “Twenty Tips for Surviving and Prospering in the Association World” and “The Not-for-Profit Team: What Makes it Work Well,” published in Association Magazine
Bilingual English and French

Business Expertise

Director of Operations at Decima Research; opened and ran Montreal office
Marketing consultant for ING Bank in the Czech Republic
Manager of research for a national market research firm
Communications consultant with the Government of Canada

Additional Expertise

Board Services
Corporate Communications
Education
Not-For-Profit
Public Sector

Areas of Expertise

Education & Certifications

Bachelor’s degree from University of Ottawa
PROPHET Certification

PROPHET

Ottawa

Suite 300
979 Bank Street
Ottawa
Canada

Case Studies

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Elevating IT Excellence: An Ivy League University’s Search for Top Talent

Strategic Leadership in Crisis: Elevating Communications and Protecting Reputation

Amid a politically sensitive crisis, our client, a major social impact organization, faced significant reputational risks. Lacking a Head of Public & Government Affairs for over three years, they turned to Boyden for urgent strategic communications leadership.

Orchestrating a 'Picture-Perfect' AVP Recruitment at UCF

In a pivotal phase of growth, the University of Central Florida's Advancement & Partnerships Division partnered with Boyden to recruit an Associate Vice President of Advancement Operations, marking their third collaborative effort. As stated by the SVP of Advancement and Partnerships, here, we share how Boyden orchestrated a "picture-perfect" search to secure a strategic leader pivotal to UCF's advancement goals.

Thought Leadership

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Boyden Executive Survey

Talent-led transformation in a post-pandemic world: North America

How can global business leaders deliver on ambitions of growth and reinvention?

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