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Wealth Professional: Your business clients need succession planning advice, but it’s not that easy
Boyden Canada’s Brent Cameron shares insights with Wealth Professional
Brent Cameron
Président du conseil, Canada; Associé directeur, Canada
Brent Cameron is an astute search professional with experience in a range of functions, notably CEOs and Vice Presidents. He has supported countless CEOs, boards and search committees in reaching critical hiring decisions, and has a strong understanding of the dynamics and governance issues inherent in senior executive recruitment in both the private and public sectors.
Professional Focus
- More than 15 years’ experience in executive search and talent assessment
- Versatile search professional with broad experience in education, human resources, marketing and communications, technology, finance, real estate, hospitality, and general management
- Practice leader for higher education and knowledge-based clients
- Board Chair, Boyden Canada
Business Expertise
- Named Managing Partner in the Vancouver Office in 2014
- Joined the firm in 2001 as a consultant and became a Partner in 2007
- Previously served in a management role in a Toronto-based communications consulting firm serving a number of Canada’s leading public and private sector organizations
Practice Membership
Global Industry Practices
- Consumer & Retail, Practice Member
Global Cross-Sector Practices
- Human Resources, Practice Member
- Social Impact, Practice Member
- CEO & Board Services, Practice Member
Education & Certifications
- Master of Business Administration from University of British Columbia
- Bachelor of Arts from Queen’s University
Affiliations & Awards
- Board Director, Greater Vancouver Board of Trade
- Campaign Cabinet Member, United Way of the Lower Mainland, which raises millions annually to support over 300,000 people in Greater Vancouver
- Board Member, Take a Hike Foundation, an alternative education program for at-risk youth in British Columbia
- Former Board Member and Governance Chair, UBC Alumni Association
Case Studies
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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.
Strategic Turnaround: A CFO’s Role in Rebuilding Culture and Financial Leadership
Boyden supports a major charter school network with the recruitment of the right CFO to bridge strategy, execution, and collaboration.
Elevating IT Excellence: An Ivy League University’s Search for Top Talent
Thought Leadership
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Sustainability
A New Era of Higher Education
Exploring Global Insights from Australia, the U.K., and Canada
Perspectives from Boyden's Higher Education Practice Experts
Thought Leadership
GVPOD Podcast: 2022 Labour Outlook with Brent Cameron
GVPOD is Greater Vancouver’s Business Podcast, amplifying the voice of the business community and exploring the issues impacting the region
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
Survey
Latin America Regional Analysis: Strengthening the human-centric core of Industry 5.0
How can organisations thrive in a complex world of risk?
News & Events
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Press Release
Boyden Recognized by Forbes as One of Canada’s Best Executive Search Firms
Press Release
University of British Columbia Announces New Dean of the Faculty of Medicine and Vice-President, Health
Boyden is pleased to share the appointment news of Dr. Sharmila Anandasabapathy, a recruitment co-led by Brent Cameron and Khaleeda Jamal
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