In the Media
Kraft Heinz Split: What Happens Now?
Lisa Kershaw
Associée, Boyden Canada, Canada
Lisa Kershaw serves a broad client base, particularly focused on healthcare, financial services/pensions, not-for-profit and retail/manufacturing. Her strategic expertise brings value to international, mid-market and growth companies across virtually all functions including finance, marketing, HR, operations and general management. Lisa is highly regarded for her ability to work with boards on CEO searches.
Professional Focus
- Healthcare, financial services, pensions, public sector, not-for-profit, manufacturing, retail, and distribution
- North Americas Regional leader of Financial Services Practice Group
- Works with international, mid-market and emerging growth companies
- Functional expertise in finance, marketing and communications, human resources, operations, general management
- Significant work with boards on CEO searches; known for proven ability to guide boards to consensus
- Board of Directors, Boyden Canada
Business Expertise
- Previously held a number of senior marketing and communications roles, most recently heading up the Vancouver marketing and strategy consulting practice of KPMG
- Formerly with TD Bank Financial Group, BBDO Advertising
Practice Membership
Global Industry Practices
- Consumer & Retail
- Financial Services, North America Leader
- Healthcare & Life Sciences
Global Cross-Sector Practices
- Social Impact
Additional Sector Expertise
- Human Resources
- Manufacturing
- Marketing
- Communications
- Operations
- Chief Executive Officer
- General Management
Education & Certifications
- Master of Business Administration from Queen’s University
- Bachelor of Business Administration in Broadcasting and Marketing, Magna Cum Laude, from Western Washington University
- Certified Management Consultant
Affiliations & Awards
- Ambassador for Vancouver Organizing Committee, 2010 Olympic & Paralympic Games; 2009 Co-Chair of Metro Vancouver Campaign Cabinet of the United Way
- Board Member, YWCA, BC Sports Hall of Fame, American Marketing Association, Institute of Certified Management Consultants, Junior Achievement
- YWCA Women of Distinction award nominee
Domaines d'expertise
Formation et certifications
Case Studies
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Scaling a Community-First Club: Leadership for Detroit City FC's Next Chapter
As Detroit City FC prepared for a transformative move to a new stadium, Boyden partnered with the club to appoint a Chief Revenue Officer capable of driving commercial growth while preserving the community spirit that defines one of the most distinctive organizations in North American soccer.
Preparing for the Next Growth Cycle: Leadership for a PE-Backed Consumer Business
How Boyden brought experienced FMCG leadership to a PE-backed consumer products business preparing to scale in France.
Building Leadership Capacity for a High-Growth Defense Services Company
Boyden partners with a second-generation, family-owned defense services company to appoint a Vice President of Human Resources, strengthening leadership infrastructure and supporting the organization's growth toward $200 million in revenue.
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.
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
Articles & Papers
PE/VC Trends Report: Technology Edition
News & Events
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Évènement
Boyden's Kathy Pattillo Joins FEI Houston's 10th Annual CFO University
In the Media
Big Food splits: Smart move or strategic misstep?
An overview of recent Big Food splits, including Unilever and Kraft Heinz, exploring whether demergers are strategic growth opportunities or risky moves amid investor skepticism and operational challenges.
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