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The new corporate heroes: High demand skill sets inspired by the pandemic
This is a seismic leadership shift that requires a new mindset
Jim Harmon
Managing Partner, Canada
Leader of Boyden’s Ontario offices, Jim Harmon is one of Canada’s most experienced search professionals. Over more than two decades, he has completed hundreds of searches for clients ranging from early-stage start-ups, to global public companies. His work has focused on board, C-suite, and VP recruitment, including dozens of CEOs. Jim also specializes in recruiting transformative IT, data and digital leadership talent.
Professional Focus
- 25 years’ experience in executive search
- Specializes in technology, aerospace & defense sectors
- Focus on board, CEO, C-suite and senior technology, engineering, and IT executives
- Subspecialty in closely held, owner-managed, and family businesses
- Co-Founder of Boyden’s Ontario offices; serves on Boyden’s Canadian Board of Directors
- Industry thought leader: contributor to Ottawa Citizen, Business Insider, Financial Post, Globe & Mail, CIO Magazine; speaking engagements at Financial Executives International, Institute of Corporate Directors, Young Presidents’ Organization
Business Expertise
- Previously held business development roles in the transportation sector
Additional Expertise
- Industrial
- Professional Services
Areas of Expertise
Affiliations & Awards
- Co-Founder of MindTrust Leadership Development Program
- Past Chair of the Ottawa Hospital Foundation; Past Chair of the Ottawa Chapter of Young Presidents' Organization; Past Chair of Fern Hill School in Ottawa
- An active Member of YPO and Chief Executives Organization (CEO)
Case Studies
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From Innovation to Execution: Leadership in Power Semiconductor Development
How Boyden placed a strategic SVP to drive e-mobility growth
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.
Elevating Market Expansion: A Strategic Leadership Search for a Social Media Technology Firm
Identifying and securing a visionary leader to drive U.S. market entry and long-term growth for a fast-scaling social media technology startup.
Thought Leadership
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Explore the Boyden View
The impact of high-speed digital change, the need for ‘rebels’, and how Shopify is getting it right
Jim Harmon, Amanda Gordon and Ian Collyer on tech’s impact on industry ecosystems, education and career choices.
Blog Post
2030 Comes Early Thanks to COVID-19
Our Conversations with Canadian CEOs across Fintech, Paytech, & Ecommerce on crisis impacts and outlook
Articles & Papers
TECH #2020View
Technology Practice Overview and 2020 Industry Predictions
Articles & Papers
A First External CEO Leads a First Generational Succession
A family enterprise approaching its first generational transition found leadership fragmented across sibling-led divisions. Growth was possible, but cohesion was not guaranteed. By introducing independent executive leadership, the family gained clarity, strengthened governance, and set a foundation for long-term continuity. Here’s how unified leadership replaced complexity.
News & Events
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In the Media
Making the most of the new borderless talent pool
The pandemic has forced organizations to boom, bust or pivot
In the Media
Business Insider: A headhunter who's placed more than 500 execs in top companies shares the 3 C-suite roles that will be in most demand after the pandemic
In an interview with Business Insider, leading headhunter Jim Harmon expects companies to be looking for leaders in digital, supply chains, and human resources after the pandemic.
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