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Strategic Pivots: Redefining Your Career Path in 2026 - A BlueSteps Webinar featuring Boyden's Cathy Sutherland
Henry Stoever is a seasoned executive and board member with over 30 years of leadership experience in public and private companies, and has guided mission-driven organizations through transformation and growth. He has served as President and CEO and held C-suite roles in marketing, communications, and business development. Building on early leadership experience in Brand Management at Kraft Foods after graduating from the U.S. Naval Academy, earning an MBA from Northwestern University’s Kellogg Graduate School of Management, and serving in the U.S. Marine Corps, he fosters strong partnerships and stakeholder engagement to amplify impact.
Professional Focus
- More than 30 years’ experience in executive leadership, including C-level and board roles
- Specialization in stakeholder engagement, partnerships, and fundraising for non-profit foundations, professional associations, and social impact organizations
- Proven track record of revenue growth, organizational transformation, and technological modernization with four public companies and three nonprofit organizations
- In-depth expertise in marketing and strategic communications, board and leadership team alignment, go-to-market planning, M&A strategy and execution, and executive coaching
- Extensive board experience, including committee memberships and leadership
- Author of several published articles featured in prominent outlets such as The CEO Magazine and Rising Leaders Magazine.
Business Expertise
- Founder & Managing Principal of Windsor Strategy, a consulting firm supporting middle-market private companies and nonprofit organizations with a proprietary approach
- Principal at the Brentwood Advisory Group, an interim and fractional executive management and consulting firm; served in CMO, CDO, and COO roles for associations, social impact organizations, foundations, and private companies
- President and CEO of Association of Governing Boards of Universities and Colleges (AGB), a $27M global professional services enterprise; hired by the board of directors to lead transformation and modernization, grow revenue, and increase engagement
- CMO at National Association of Corporate Directors (NACD), a $35M global nonprofit professional services organization; led strategic marketing, global communications, partnership creation, and business development
- Visiting Professor at American University Kogod School of Business
- Senior Vice President, StudentLoans.com at Brazos Higher Education Services; built online student loan business and originated +$100M loans
- Vice President, Marketing at CoStar Group, a global commercial real estate information services provider; launched new software-as-a-service (SaaS) solutions on three continents
- Senior Director, Vertical Marketing at Sprint-Nextel Communications (now part of T-Mobile)
- Director of Marketing, Communications, and Business Development at LexisNexis
- Senior Brand Manager at Kraft Foods
- Captain, Infantry Officer in the United States Marine Corps
Additional Expertise
- Social Impact
- Not-for-Profit
- Professional Associations
- Foundations
- Higher Education
- Professional Services
- Consulting
- Real Estate
- Technology
- E-Commerce
Areas of Expertise
Education & Certifications
- MBA in marketing and strategy from Northwestern University Kellogg School of Management, Evanston, IL
- Bachelor’s degree (BSc) in economics from United States Naval Academy, Annapolis, MD
- Board Leadership Fellowship, National Association of Corporate Directors
- Directors’ Consortium for Corporate Governance, Stanford University
Affiliations & Awards
- Trustee and Policy Committee Member, U.S. Naval Academy Foundation’s Academic and Scholarship Programs (2015-present)
- Board Director and Member, Audit and Governance Committees, Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation (2023-present)
- Advisory Council Member, Krach Institute for Tech Diplomacy at Purdue (2022-present)
- Board Director and Chair, Corporate Governance Committee, Cycurion, Inc., a private cybersecurity company (2022-2023)
- Board Director and Chair, Nominating and Governance Committee, Boulder Crest Foundation (2013-2021)
- Board Advisor and Audit Committee Member, United Arab Emirates University (2020-2023)
- Board Director, Washington Bayhawks, a major league lacrosse team (2008-2010)
Case Studies
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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.
Strategic Board Renewal for a High-Growth Cybersecurity Leader
Boyden partnered with a publicly traded cybersecurity firm to appoint a transformative director whose reputation and leadership experience amplify the company’s strategic ambitions and market position.
From Transition to Transformation: CFO Leadership in Premium Wine Operations
How Boyden navigated a high-stakes CFO search for a global wine producer’s U.S. subsidiary.
Thought Leadership
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Articles & Papers
Navigating Uncertainty: AI Drives an Inflection Point for the Global Economy
In this edition of Navigating Uncertainty, explore how AI is reshaping the global economy, while private equity reveals the truth about AI ‘bubble mania’.
Blog
The Altitude Shift: How to Interview for the C-suite and the Board
Discover how senior executives can improve their C‑suite and board interview performance through the altitude framework, proof‑based storytelling, and modern executive hiring insights. Learn how search firms assess risk, how AI shapes sourcing, and what leaders can do to differentiate in today’s evolving talent market.
Articles & Papers
MedTech Leadership Succession & Next-Gen Executive Strategy
Discover why MedTech leadership succession is a strategic imperative—and how these companies can build strong, future-ready executive pipelines.
Articles & Papers
Navigating Uncertainty: Global Instability Reshapes the Private Equity Playbook
In this edition of Navigating Uncertainty, explore how global instability is reshaping private equity as firms adapt through diversification, defensive strategies, and AI-driven value creation to turn uncertainty into opportunity.
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Boyden Joins as Sponsor of CASE Strategic Talent Management Conference 2026
In the Media
Big Food’s race to reinvent as market shifts
Big Food is rapidly reinventing itself through accelerated M&A, rebranding, and wellness‑driven product innovation. Boyden Partner Doug Ehrenkranz provides expert insights on the rising demand for protein-rich, nutrient‑dense, and gut‑friendly foods shaping today’s CPG strategies.
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