Guest post by Boyden Partner Bashar Kilani in CEOWORLD magazine explores how AI is commoditizing intelligence and redefining leadership, emphasizing cognitive agility, judgment, and the orchestration of human‑machine intelligence.
A search professional with nearly two decades of experience, Ian Collyer is a key member of our Technology and Industrial Practice Groups. Focusing on the highly competitive software, telecommunications, professional services, clean tech and manufacturing industries, Ian works with clients ranging from private equity and venture-backed start-ups to large multinational organizations.
Professional Focus
- Nearly 20 years’ experience in executive search
- Member of Industrial and Technology Practice Groups, focusing on software, telecommunications, professional services, cleantech, sustainability and manufacturing industries
- Partners with clients ranging from private equity and venture-backed start-ups to large multinational organizations worldwide
- Specializes in the recruitment of executives driving digital transformation across every sector
- Authors search-related and thought leadership articles
Business Expertise
- Prior experience with another top-tier global search firm as a Consultant in the global industrial and technology practices
- Led recruiting function for Oracle Canada, responsible for identifying and attracting top performers in sales, consulting and engineering organizations
- Consultant for leading boutique recruitment firm serving engineering and technology clients in Canada and the US
- Researcher with Ottawa-based consulting firm, focused on the Canadian public sector and federal policies in healthcare, finance and telecommunications
Additional Expertise
- Consumer
- Energy
- Finance
- Fintech
- Board Services
- Professional Services
Areas of Expertise
Education & Certifications
- Post-graduate diploma in business administration from Wilfrid Laurier University
- Bachelor’s degree in Political Science from Wilfrid Laurier University
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