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 "
Emily Dunn manages end-to-end search engagements across ASX, private equity and unlisted businesses in a range of industries from healthcare to technology to industrial, government, and infrastructure. She is recognised for developing targeted search strategies, building diverse candidate pipelines, and navigating multiple stakeholder needs with clarity and precision, supported by a strong analytical and project management foundation.
Professional Focus
- Nearly five years of experience in executive search and project management
- Broad industry experience spanning, healthcare, technology, industrial, government, infrastructure, and professional services
- Expertise in managing the full search lifecycle, including strategy development, candidate and market research, candidate sourcing, assessment and screening, and stakeholder communications
- Skilled in candidate pipeline development, research methodologies, data management and analysis, reporting, social media engagement, and workflow optimization
Business Expertise
- Research Associate at a leading Australian executive search firm; managed multiple concurrent executive search assignments across diverse industries
- Executive Project Coordinator at another of the world’s top global executive search firms; responsible for full lifecycle project management for client engagements
- Project Analyst/Coordinator at Transport for NSW; handled coordination, financial reporting, analysis, and stakeholder liaison for multimillion-dollar infrastructure projects
Additional Expertise
- Healthcare
- Technology
- Government
- Industrial
- Infrastructure
- Professional Services
- Project Management
Education & Certifications
- Bachelor’s degree in project management (mathematics and statistics major) from University of Sydney
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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Event
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
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