Asset managers are expanding dedicated consultant relations teams as private markets and OCIO models grow. Boyden's Sean Myers discusses how investment consultants have become critical gatekeepers to institutional capital and why specialized relationship management roles are on the rise.
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
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Drawing on conversations with Cees Talma of Welch's, Steve Goodyear of Summit Hill Foods, and Chris Gregg of NuTrail, this article explores how changing consumer preferences, increased retailer influence, digital commerce, and the need for greater agility are reshaping leadership priorities across the food and beverage industry.
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Q3 2026 Edition
Resumes document experience. Leadership exists between the lines. Today's leadership selection requires understanding not only what someone has accomplished, but how they think, adapt, and lead.
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