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Why Executive Search Is Still a Human Business: A Conversation With Boyden President & CEO Chad Hesters
Dana Rutty
Secrétaire corporatif, Boyden Corporation
Dana Rutty has been a key contributor in a variety of administrative and marketing support roles since joining Boyden in 2006. Having a strong command of corporate governance, she is involved in a range of policy and legal matters, and works closely with the CEO and Board of Directors. Dana has been promoted twice for her professionalism and adroit management skills.
Professional Focus
- Works closely with Chief Executive Officer and Board of Directors, with responsibility for governance, legal and shareholding activities across the firm
- Manages a variety of initiatives related to Boyden’s global policies and guidelines, as well as governance procedures associated with the Board of Directors, Annual Shareholders Meetings and World Conferences
- Partners with legal counsel on a variety of contractual, trademark and related matters
- Serves as liaison to Boyden’s Board of Director Business Operating Committee
Business Expertise
- Joined Boyden in 2006 as Administrative Assistant; promoted to Assistant Corporate Secretary in 2012 and Corporate Secretary in 2015
- Administrative responsibilities for an e-marketing company serving the luxury retail sector
- Sales and marketing administrative support for a global commercial food service manufacturer
Expertise
- Corporate & Organizational Governance
- Sales & Marketing
Education & Certifications
- Lincoln University
Case Studies
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Scaling Legal Capability in Global Markets
Boyden partnered with a leading sovereign wealth fund to place a senior lawyer for UK and European investments, strengthening governance, risk management, and long-term growth.
Navigating the Nuances of Philanthropic Leadership: The Search for a Major Gifts Officer
Through a highly targeted, relationship-based search, Boyden successfully identified a Major Gifts Officer whose fundraising approach, mission alignment, and donor engagement style matched the organization's long-term philanthropic goals.
Efficiency in procurement: An interim purchasing manager strengthens the purchasing organization of a food producer
An interim Chief Procurement Officer restructured the purchasing organization of a medium-sized food producer and achieved sustainable savings and process improvements through targeted measures in supplier management and cost control.
Thought Leadership
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Articles & Papers
Volatility Is the Baseline: GCC CXOs’ 2026 Survey
GCC executives in 2026 are navigating intense geopolitical and operational pressures with cautious optimism, while facing critical leadership capability demands and a significant gap in succession readiness.
Blog
Private Company Boards Then and Now: From Bodies of Representation to Engines of Strategic Capability
Private company boards have moved from relationship‑based oversight to capability‑driven leadership, responding to the demands of faster, more complex operating environments.
Boyden Report Series
CEE Executive Mobility 2026: What’s Driving Movement Across the Region
Perspectives from 30 senior executives on relocation decisions and leadership mobility across CEE
Newsletter
The CFO Leadership Lens
Expert insights directly from Boyden’s Financial Officers Practice
Q2 2026 Edition
Media
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Executive Search Insights: How CPG & Retail Companies Find the Right Leaders
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Boyden CEO Chad Hesters Joins Dr. Amy Athey on the Still Evolving Podcast
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Boyden CEO Chad Hesters Joins Candice Bourne on 'The Journey of a Search CEO' Podcast
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Startup to Stewardship: How a family business was Built to Matter with Josephine Sukkar
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News & Events
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Press Release
Durham Regional Police Service Board Announces the Selection of two Deputy Chiefs of Police
Boyden is pleased to share the appointment news of Deputy Chief Designates Chirag Bhatt and Ryan Connolly, a recruitment led by Andrew Dumont
In the Media
Orrstown's new CEO says bank is in a position of strength
Orrstown Financial’s new CEO Adam Metz highlights the bank’s strong financial position, disciplined growth strategy, and well-planned leadership transition as it enters its next phase.
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