Press Release
Boyden Appoints Jim Henry as Managing Partner in California
Leadership expert to steward board and C-suite assignments in healthcare, life sciences and technology
Jim Henry has broad experience from nearly 40 years as a senior partner in a top global professional services firm. He combines expertise in technology, healthcare & life sciences and financial services with a command of best practices in corporate governance and human capital. Jim works with boards and executives to achieve strategic objectives, resolve complex issues and enhance performance.
Professional Focus
- Specializes in board consulting and C-suite leadership search, including CEO and CFO, primarily in technology, healthcare, financial services, and private equity-owned enterprises.
- Expertise in corporate governance; leadership development; risk & regulatory matters; international operations; accounting, taxation and financial reporting; M&A
- Strong track record of identifying and developing diverse leadership teams
- Over 30 years’ experience in ESG and responsible business practices, having served on professional and civic boards of directors, collaborated with major NGOs, and advised clients on social and environmental impacts
- CPA and board financial expert with finance, accounting, tax and consulting experience across a variety of sectors
Business Expertise
- Managing Partner (retired) with PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC); former Vice Chair - Industries & Sectors; Global Health Industries and Technology Sector Leader; San Francisco and Silicon Valley Managing Partner; numerous other ELT and client roles
- Board Director at Unison Energy, Spindletop Pain Management Holdings, and Crytica Security
- Advisory Board Member at EHE Health, Spindletop Capital and cloud technology firm JASK (now Sumo Logic)
Additional Expertise
- Healthcare & Life Sciences
- CEO & Board Services
- Technology
- Private Equity & Venture Capital
- Financial Services
- Professional Services
Areas of Expertise
Education & Certifications
- UCLA and Stanford Corporate Governance Programs
- B.S. in Accounting from San Diego State University
- Executive Development Program, Center for Creative Leadership
- Certified Public Accountant, California and Texas
Affiliations & Awards
- Member, National Association of Corporate Directors
- Member, American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and California Society of CPAs
- Senior Advisor, Bay Area Council Economic Institute
- Board of Governors, San Francisco Symphony
- Board Member and Treasurer, Willow Creek Academy
Case Studies
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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.
CEO Succession for a Global Precision Manufacturer
Boyden partners with a highly engineered products manufacturer to recruit a CEO who combines strategic pedigree with entrepreneurial execution, positioning the company for its next phase of growth.
Strategic Turnaround: A CFO’s Role in Rebuilding Culture and Financial Leadership
Boyden supports a major charter school network with the recruitment of the right CFO to bridge strategy, execution, and collaboration.
Thought Leadership
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Articles & Papers
Navigating Uncertainty: Global Instability Reshapes the Private Equity Playbook
In this edition of Navigating Uncertainty, explore how global instability is reshaping private equity as firms adapt through diversification, defensive strategies, and AI-driven value creation to turn uncertainty into opportunity.
Articles & Papers
The 6 Types of CFOs and How To Find the Right Fit for Your Business
Looking at the 6 types of CFOs and their roles can help you think about finding a leader who aligns with your business strategy.
Blog Post
Finding the Right Talent to Lead Your Strategic Initiatives
One of the most difficult challenges real estate private equity managers face in finding executives to run product platforms or geographic sectors is the scarcity of leaders with the right blend of investment acumen, operational expertise, and sector-specific knowledge.
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.
Media
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Curiosity vs Expertise—Why Leaders Are Generalists with Xenia Wickett Founder of Wickett Advisory
Podcast
Boyden with Texas A&M: What we Celebrate and what we Tolerate
Podcast
Why Planning Your Career Can Hold You Back with Laurent Therivel, former CEO of UScellular
Podcast
Leading Through Complexity with Dee Smith, CEO of Strategic Insight Group
Podcast
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