Family business succession requires more than informal agreements. Boyden Canada Managing Partner Jim Harmon explains why formal succession planning, governance, and objective leadership assessments are critical to protecting business value, family wealth, and long-term stability.
Suchin Pawa is an experienced executive search professional with 10 years of experience built on a strong foundation in research and candidate development. Having conducted over 100 searches, including director, VP, and C-suite roles in a range of industries, he is skilled in aligning search strategies with business priorities, engaging stakeholders, and delivering insight-driven talent solutions.
Professional Focus
- 10 years’ experience in executive search, recruitment, and in-house talent acquisition
- Broad industry experience supporting director, VP, C-suite, and other senior leadership searches in private, public, and nonprofit sectors
- Experience engaging diverse stakeholder groups across complex organizational structures
- Strong understanding of the entire search lifecycle, including sourcing strategies, market mapping, candidate engagement, interviewing and assessment, and client support
Business Expertise
- Senior Consultant with a leading BC-based executive search firm; promoted from Consultant and Recruiting Associate roles
- Recruiting Associate at a recruitment firm specializing in leadership roles within the technology, engineering, manufacturing, and supply chain sectors
- Talent Acquisition Coordinator at Paladin Security, Canada’s largest security provider
Additional Expertise
- Finance & Financial Leadership
- Technology & Engineering
- Industrial, Manufacturing & Infrastructure
- Consumer & Retail
- Public & Nonprofit Sectors
Education & Certifications
- Bachelor’s degree in history from University of British Columbia
- Certificate in Executive Research, Association of Executive Search and Leadership Consultants (AESC)
- Chartered Professional in Human Resources (CPHR), Captus Institute (in progress)
Affiliations & Awards
- Board Development Committee Chair and Board Member, Heritage Vancouver Society
- Advisory Council Member, UBC Alumni
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