Gary Kastenbaum

Managing Partner Gary Kastenbaum has substantial background in a wide range of industries. His senior HR expertise gives him unique insight, which he leverages to deliver high-impact results for a diverse client roster. In particular, Gary has an exemplary track record in helping domestic and international organizations identify key talent and build effective leadership teams.

Professional Focus

Extensive experience in international executive search, sales leadership and human resources management
Member of the Healthcare & Life Sciences and Human Resources Practices
Focuses on C-suite roles in a range of industries
Specific expertise in sales leadership assignments
Sector-specific expertise in industrial, as well as professional and financial services (advisory, audit and tax, insurance, risk management, wealth management), technology (consumer electronics, high tech electronics and instrumentation), pharmaceuticals (drug development and manufacturing), and medical devices
Specializes in candidate assessment, management consulting, executive coaching, executive-level search engagements and succession planning

Business Expertise

Managing Director for another international executive search firm
Chief Human Resources Officer for the advisory practice and member of the executive leadership team at KPMG
Senior human resources leadership roles at BASF, Abbott Laboratories, Ohmeda Medical Devices, Sociétée Générale de Surveillance, Bowne Global Solutions, and Hughes Aircraft Company

Additional Expertise

Financial Services
Industrial
Professional Services
Technology

Areas of Expertise

Education & Certifications

BS in education and psychology from the City University of New York
Certified Myers-Briggs facilitator (ESTJ)
Hay-trained competency developer

Affiliations & Awards

Provides pro bono HR consulting to Habitat for Humanity affiliates in Morristown, New Jersey
Awarded the Charles Lee Hamilton Tribute Award by Morris Habitat

Summit

382 Springfield Avenue
Suite 415
Summit
United States

Case Studies

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Breaking the Mold: Redefining Leadership in Construction

A family-owned construction company partnered with Boyden to fill a pivotal new leadership role, aiming to drive innovation while maintaining their tradition of excellence.

Boyden UK & Ireland Leadership Consulting with Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board

Boyden’s leadership consulting centre of excellence helps Board of Directors and Executive teams create a performance-based organisation, combining leadership capabilities with purpose for Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board (CTM)

From Transition to Transformation: CFO Leadership in Premium Wine Operations

How Boyden navigated a high-stakes CFO search for a global wine producer’s U.S. subsidiary.

Thought Leadership

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Blog Post

Construction Executive Talent Trends – The Leadership Recruitment Perspective

Seven core observations: recruiting top talent within the construction sector

Articles & Papers

The Essential Need for CFO Succession Planning in Healthcare

To cope with high turnover and severe financial pressures, learn what healthcare CFOs prioritize in their successors and the need for CFO succession planning in healthcare.

Blog Post

US Population Shifts: Revolutionizing Healthcare and Home Care

The US senior population is booming, driving explosive growth in home and post-acute care. Programs like PACE are expanding fast, offering innovative, in-home solutions and digital health advancements. This shift presents huge opportunities for healthcare providers to lead the future of senior care.