Claire Van de Kamer

Claire Van de Kamer launched her career with Boyden Canada’s Leadership Consulting team and discovered her passion for strengthening leaders and organizations. She continues to make a positive impact, conducting leadership and team assessments and supporting organizations through strategic planning, change management, and culture transformation initiatives.

Professional Focus

Supports all aspects of leadership consulting engagements, including project operations and delivery across public, private, and not-for-profit sectors
Conducts comprehensive leadership assessments, leveraging psychometric and 360-degree feedback tools to provide meaningful insights that drive organizational effectiveness
Advises organizations on talent management strategies, including succession planning, change management, strategic planning, and culture transformation

Business Expertise

Previously a Project Coordinator at Boyden Canada, promoted from Summer Associate role; supported project delivery for both Executive Search and Leadership Consulting; Boyden Rising Star Award recipient (2023)
Account Manager at Macdonell Commercial Real Estate
Earlier roles in sales, customer service, tutoring

Additional Expertise

Bachelor’s degree in business administration (HBA) from Ivey Business School, Western University

Toronto

915-95 Wellington Street West
Toronto
Canada

Case Studies

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Strategic turnaround: How an interim CEO led a food industry company out of crisis

An interim CEO took over the management of a food industry company on the brink of insolvency and initiated a comprehensive restructuring process with the aim of securing liquidity, realigning the organization, and restoring competitiveness.

Building a High-Performance HR Function for a Multi-Site Laboratory Organization

Through collaboration with Boyden, the Chief People Officer of a PE-backed company secured two pivotal leaders, a Vice President of Human Resources and a Head of Talent Acquisition, to elevate human capital strategy, drive transformation, streamline recruitment, and strengthen enterprise alignment.

Strengthening Advancement Capacity and Culture Through a Long-Term Search Partnership

With Boyden’s support, Loyola Marymount University built a high-performing advancement team by filling 15 key fundraising roles over five years, strengthening collaboration, continuity, and campaign readiness.

Thought Leadership

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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

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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.

Articles & Papers

Part 3: 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

Blog

No Passengers: How Shared Accountability Drives Organizational Momentum

Discover how shared accountability fuels high-performing cultures, with insights from Netflix and strategies to overcome common barriers like blame culture and misaligned incentives.

Media

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Board Journey 360 Fireside Series featuring President & CEO of IRICoR, Nadine Beauger

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Board Journey 360 Fireside Series featuring energy executive and corporate director, Judith Athaide

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Board Journey 360 Fireside Series featuring CEO & Board Director Kendra MacDonald

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Board Journey 360 Fireside Series featuring Board Director Barbara Bellissimo

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News & Events

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