Event
Navigating the Transition: NED to Chair
Boyden in conjunction with experienced Board Chair, Ilana Atlas, invites you to a Webinar on "Navigating the Transition: NED to Chair "
Dr Margot Courtillat
Associate, Australia
Dr Margot Courtillat is a recruitment professional with experience in delivering search mandates for clients in the education sector. She brings a grounded, methodical approach shaped by her earlier work as a research scientist. This background gives her a distinctive analytical lens and a disciplined, evidence‑driven style in her work with clients and candidates.
Professional Focus
- Nearly four years of specialised recruitment experience in the Australian education sector, including progressive promotions into senior and team leadership roles
- Demonstrated competencies in team leadership and full‑cycle search and recruitment processes, including candidate sourcing, assessment, interviewing, and placement
- Highly skilled in research and analysis, data interpretation, database management, compliance management, and producing accurate, structured documentation
- Published multiple peer‑reviewed research papers and contributed to international scientific collaborations
- Native French, fluent in English
Business Expertise
- Team Leader at an Australian recruitment firm specialising in the education sector; promoted from Principal Recruiter, Senior Recruitment Consultant, and Recruitment Consultant roles
- Postdoctoral Researcher at University of Perpignan Via Domitia
- Micropaleontologist in the International Ocean Discovery Program (IODP), Expedition 379 (Amundsen Sea, Antarctica)
Additional Expertise
- Education
Education & Certifications
- PhD in Oceanology from University of Perpignan Via Domitia, France
- Master’s degree in Marine Geosciences and Aquatic Environments from University of Perpignan Via Domitia
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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Boyden Report Series
Director Remuneration Report 2026
Director Remuneration Report 2026 analyses S&P/ASX 300 chair and non‑executive director pay, highlighting fee growth trends, sector differences and gender pay insights.
Boyden Report Series
What’s Next for Industry? AI, Transformation, and the Talent Imperative
Industrial Trends Report: Analysing markets, studies, and trends on how AI, machine learning, and digitalisation are reshaping the industrial sector, with expert insights on talent and leadership from Boyden’s Global Industrial Practice Members.
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
Blog
Asia's Workforce Disruption: Navigating the Skills Revolution with Human-Centered Design and Employee Well-being
Discover how Asia's workforce is transforming through disruptive technologies, skills development, and a focus on employee well-being. Learn strategies for navigating change in a digital-first economy.
News & Events
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How to Build a Successful Board Career
Boyden in conjunction with Mark Johnson, experienced Non-Executive Director, invites you to a Webinar on "How to Build a Successful Board Career".
Press Release
Boyden Research Sees Asia-Pacific Ahead in Sustainability Leadership
Highest number of Chief Sustainability Officers, robust investment and priority skills at executive and board level
Contact Dr Margot Courtillat today and let's get started