Event
Boyden's Joins as Gold Sponsor of Hunt Scanlon Media PE/VC Talent Summit
John McCrea to discuss how talent intelligence can strengthen leadership decisions in high-growth environments
Jim Hagy
Senior Advisor, Leadership Consulting, United States
Jim Hagy has over 25 years’ experience implementing transformational change and optimizing executive performance. He partners with leaders to expediently diagnose problems, clarify priorities, and build alignment. Through collaborative partnership and experienced-based insights, Jim enables clients to drive change and achieve results.
Professional Focus
- Trusted advisor to senior management on change and performance improvement at the individual, team and organizational levels
- In-depth expertise in executive assessment and coaching, leadership team effectiveness, culture change, strategy execution, and organization design
- Successful track record as an advisor and facilitator for executive teams, driving growth and change in their organizations and industries
- Experience working with clients across the Americas, Europe and Asia
- Cross-functional proficiency spanning operations, finance, technology and other disciplines
- Guest instructor at the College of William & Mary MBA program
Business Expertise
- Founder and Managing Partner of leadership advisory firm Laconia Strategies, serving corporations, government and nonprofit organizations
- Partner at a boutique advisory firm
- Managing Director at Deloitte
Additional Expertise
- Financial Services
- Technology
- Real Estate
- Government
- Chemicals
- Healthcare
- Retail
- Telecommunications
Areas of Expertise
Education & Certifications
- MBA from Mason School of Business at the College of William & Mary
- Bachelor’s degree from West Point
Affiliations & Awards
- Member, Consulting Advisory Board at the College of William & Mary
Case Studies
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Growth, Change and Executive Team Effectiveness
A Battle-Tested Defense Technology Manufacturer at a Global Inflection Point
As a Ukrainian defense technology innovator prepared to establish and scale its presence in the United States, Boyden partnered with the company to appoint a General Manager capable of building its U.S. operations, navigating the complex defense ecosystem, and driving long-term growth.
Scaling a Community-First Club: Leadership for Detroit City FC's Next Chapter
As Detroit City FC prepared for a transformative move to a new stadium, Boyden partnered with the club to appoint a Chief Revenue Officer capable of driving commercial growth while preserving the community spirit that defines one of the most distinctive organizations in North American soccer.
Thought Leadership
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Survey
What Interim Leaders Know About Change in Privately Held and PE-Backed Businesses
Boyden’s latest survey reveals what experienced interim leaders across Europe have learned about making change happen - and sustaining the results.
Blog
Leadership Decisions: Bringing Collective Intelligence to Individual Judgment
As information has moved from scarce to overwhelming, effective decision-making has evolved from individual judgment toward the collective intelligence of the leadership team.
Articles & Papers
Inside the C-Suite: What Three Conversations Reveal About Food & Beverage's Next Chapter
Drawing on conversations with Cees Talma of Welch's, Steve Goodyear of Summit Hill Foods, and Chris Gregg of NuTrail, this article explores how changing consumer preferences, increased retailer influence, digital commerce, and the need for greater agility are reshaping leadership priorities across the food and beverage industry.
Newsletter
The CFO Leadership Lens
Expert insights directly from Boyden’s Financial Officers Practice
Q3 2026 Edition
Media
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Gary Pikul, CTO of Boyden, joins as a guest of the Disruptive Innovators Podcast
Podcast
From the Top with Chad Hesters: Why AI Metrics Are Misleading Leaders Every Day with Elaine Barsoom
Podcast
O que define os líderes do futuro? | Silvio Stagni, CEO da Allied Brasil — Boyden Insights #1
Podcast
Why Grit Is Killing Your High Performers And What Elite Teams Do Instead | Dr. Amy Athey
Podcast
News & Events
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In the Media
Big Food’s C-suite shake-up signals new era
As major food companies reshape their leadership teams, the industry is entering a new era focused on transformation, innovation, digital capabilities, and growth. Issy Perez, Managing Partner at Boyden, shares insights on the evolving demands of C-suite leadership.
In the Media
As private markets, OCIO deepen, asset managers expand teams to court consultants
Asset managers are expanding dedicated consultant relations teams as private markets and OCIO models grow. Boyden's Sean Myers discusses how investment consultants have become critical gatekeepers to institutional capital and why specialized relationship management roles are on the rise.
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