Danielle Fish

Danielle Fish is an accomplished search professional with over 10 years’ experience in executive search. She brings a breadth of experience and a comprehensive approach to identifying, developing and securing outstanding leaders for senior academic, administrative and executive-level roles in the public sector, including higher education, healthcare, not-for-profit and other organizations.

Professional Focus

Over 10 years’ experience in executive recruitment, with specialization in the social impact sector
Executive-level assignments in the public sector: post-secondary education, healthcare, school boards, not-for-profit, government and crown corporations
Engaged in all phases of search process: strategy development and execution, industry and market research, senior-level sourcing, candidate identification, development and assessment
Involved in the placement of over 150 individuals in senior-level roles across Canada

Business Expertise

Career executive search professional with prior roles as a Research Associate and Director of Research with another leading executive search firm
Previous experience in education, telecommunications and finance

Additional Expertise

Higher Education
Healthcare
Not-for-Profit
Government

Education & Certifications

Bachelor of Education from University of British Columbia
Bachelor of Arts from Bishop’s University, Quebec

Vancouver

Suite 1400
900 West Hastings Street
Vancouver, BC
Canada

Case Studies

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Power in Growth: Boyden's Strategic COO Recruitment for a Leading Agro-Industry Giant

In the competitive realm of global agribusiness, our client required a transformative COO to enhance operational efficiency and spearhead growth. Here, we share how Boyden identified and secured the ideal candidate, driving innovation and sustainability in a rapidly evolving industry.

A Stalled Search. A Fresh Look at Japan’s R&D Leadership Market.

After a six-month search by another firm remained unresolved, Boyden applied deep pharmaceutical expertise and fresh market intelligence to appoint a Head of R&D Japan in one month.

Returning to Growth: CEO Leadership for a PE-Backed Technology Business

How Boyden appointed a CEO to reset the growth strategy, strengthen leadership, and rebuild confidence in a PE-backed digital transformation business.

Thought Leadership

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Articles & Papers

How to Lead Healthcare Transformation Without Disrupting Care Delivery

Healthcare transformation demands more than change. It requires leaders who can sequence change, protect patient care, and align boards.

Articles & Papers

In Search of the Elusive Bilingual Executives: Beyond a hope, a prayer, and a dream

Featuring Marie-Hélène Gaudreault, Leader in Boyden’s Social Impact Practice

Articles & Papers

A First External CEO Leads a First Generational Succession

A family enterprise approaching its first generational transition found leadership fragmented across sibling-led divisions. Growth was possible, but cohesion was not guaranteed. By introducing independent executive leadership, the family gained clarity, strengthened governance, and set a foundation for long-term continuity. Here’s how unified leadership replaced complexity.