Gary Pikul

Gary Pikul is a seasoned executive who has held senior leadership roles within global organizations. He provides the vision and direction to strengthen Boyden’s ability to respond with agility to the changing needs of clients and teams worldwide. His expertise in orchestrating business transformation and ability to engage with stakeholders further enable him to optimize opportunities and outcomes.

Professional Focus

Nearly 30 years’ experience as a business leader and executive within global organizations
Broad range of high-level business expertise in transformation and change management, operational excellence, executive decision support, corporate governance, risk management and due diligence
Strong analytical skills and expertise in organizational and process planning and redesign; M&A, divestitures and outsourcing; requirements validation; service and product roadmap development; partner management; project leadership and management; supply chain and vendor management
Proven command of management strategies and methodologies such as lean, agile, and continuous improvement
Deep functional expertise in IT and finance, including accounting and reporting; infrastructure, application and end user services; IT architecture, engineering and operations
Industry expertise in professional services, technology and energy

Business Expertise

Senior Director, IT Mergers & Acquisitions at Cognizant Technology Solutions, a multinational IT services and consulting firm
Senior Director at DXC Technology, a multinational IT services and consulting firm
Senior Director at Hewlett Packard Enterprise; promoted from Senior Manager and Director at Hewlett Packard Company
Executive Recruiter at a retained executive recruiting and advisory services firm focused on the energy sector
Finance Manager, SOPUS and MOTIVA Manufacturing at Shell Oil Company; earlier role as Global Supply Chain Controller, Pennzoil-Quaker State
Senior Finance Manager - Global Financial Design at Compaq; earlier roles included Business Planning Manager - Worldwide Demand Planning and Execution, and Financial Analyst - Latin America Headquarters Financial Planning
Senior Accounting Analyst - Financial Planning, Analysis and International Accounting at Vinson & Elkins L.L.P.
Treasury Analyst at The Methodist Hospital System

Education & Certifications

Bachelor’s degree in accounting from Trinity University, San Antonio, TX
Certified Public Accountant (CPA), State of Texas
High Potential Leadership Certification, NYU Stern School of Business
Lean Executive Belt, McKinsey & Company

Boyden Corporation

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Case Studies

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A Battle-Tested Defense Technology Manufacturer at a Global Inflection Point

As a Ukrainian defense technology innovator prepared to establish and scale its presence in the United States, Boyden partnered with the company to appoint a General Manager capable of building its U.S. operations, navigating the complex defense ecosystem, and driving long-term growth.

Optimizing Executive Team Performance in a Financial Institution

Boyden enabled a major financial institution to optimize executive team performance and strengthen leadership effectiveness through data-driven leadership insights and targeted team development.

Building a New Revenue Model: A First CRO for a PE-Backed HealthTech Platform

How Boyden appointed the first Chief Revenue Officer for a French pharmacy services business transforming into a European HealthTech platform.

Thought Leadership

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Articles & Papers

Playing to Win: How Industrial Leaders Can Turn Volatility into Advantage

Matthew Hirst, President Europe at TricorBraun, in conversation with David Thomas, Global Co-Leader of Boyden's Industrial Manufacturing Practice

Blog

The CEO Mandate Is Changing. Is Your Succession Plan Keeping Up?

Boards regularly revisit their organizational strategy as markets, technologies, and business models shift. But how often do they revisit the profile of the CEO who will lead the execution of an evolving strategy?

Blog

Finding Your Authentic Leadership Voice as a First Time Executive

Drawing on his experience as a first-time CHRO at the executive table, the author explores how authenticity, curiosity, and vulnerability help new leaders overcome imposter syndrome and develop a confident, credible leadership voice.