Press Release
Boyden Announces Placement of Director on Board of East West Bancorp and East West Bank
Jeff Hodge
Board Chair, Boyden United States; Managing Partner, United States
Jeff Hodge has been active in the executive search industry for more than three decades, holding leadership roles within other top firms and founding his own, with a focus on board and C-level roles. He is passionate about considering a wide slate of highly qualified candidates, and has been a pioneer in diversity solutions, including focused pipeline development and other creative initiatives.
Professional Focus
- Over 30 years’ experience in executive search
- Board- and C-level recruitment, as well as board development, matching exceptional succession-level internal candidates with targeted board roles
- Organizations of all sizes and leadership structures, from Fortune 50 to private equity-backed portfolio companies in a broad range of industries
- Extensive network of contacts and proficiency in the use of data analytics for targeted search
Business Expertise
- Managing Partner of Bialla Partners, a national firm focused on senior executive search, C-level and board assignments; led Board Search Development Practice
- Founder and CEO, Hodge Partners, a San Francisco-based executive search firm which after eight years became part of a large national firm; served as Vice Chairman
- Managing Partner, North America of a another top global executive search firm
- Managing Partner, head of west coast operations for a leading global executive search firm
Additional Expertise
- Automotive
- Family-Owned Business
- Industrial
- Professional Services
- Technology
Areas of Expertise
Education & Certifications
- B.S. in Business Administration from Indiana University
Affiliations & Awards
- Founding Director, National Association of Corporate Directors (NACD), Northern California Chapter
- Board Member, Association of Executive Search Consultants
- Member, Economic Club of Chicago
- Active in various educational and diversity organizations and initiatives, including a leadership role for the 2020 Women on Boards organization
Case Studies
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Discover how Boyden's strategic approach secured a top-tier Tax Executive for a leading global investment bank, resolving a year-long vacancy and enhancing their global tax compliance.
Cybersecurity Excellence: Strengthening Trust and Digital Resilience
A Caribbean financial and mortgage bank partnered with Boyden to recruit a strategic Chief Information Security Officer (CISO), enhancing cybersecurity governance and supporting digital transformation across the organization.
Thought Leadership
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Modern Budgeting: Why CFOs Must Balance AI and Human Insight
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Boyden Report Series
Executive View: Cybersecurity Strategy and Leadership with Appian’s Andrew Cunje
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Media
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Boyden Leadership Series Featuring Principality CEO Julie Ann Haines - Part 3
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Interview with Carolina Klint, CEO North West Region, Marsh Continental Europe
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Press Release
Farm Supply Company Names New CFO
Boyden is pleased to share the appointment news of Debbie Wettlaufer, a recruitment led by Russ Silvestri
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Farm Supply Company Names New CEO
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