Brent Cameron

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

Areas of Expertise

Education & Certifications

PROPHET

Vancouver

Suite 1400
900 West Hastings Street
Vancouver BC
Canada

Case Studies

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Building Institutional Investment Operations Leadership for a Mission-Driven Family Office

Boyden partnered with a leading family office and its affiliated foundation to appoint a Head of Institutional Investment Operations capable of designing and implementing a scalable operational platform to support a growing investment portfolio and long-term philanthropic objectives.

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.

Thought Leadership

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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

Articles & Papers

Boyden in Malta: Momentum in the Mediterranean

A look at Malta’s most vibrant industries and economic successes with insights from local Partner Dr. Vassilis Trochalidis of Boyden Greece, Cyprus and Malta.