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Joanna Goncalves drives global marketing strategy and initiatives aimed at elevating the Boyden brand and expanding growth worldwide. A multifaceted marketing executive, she works closely with Boyden practices and partners worldwide with vision and agility. Joanna is also dedicated to building on Boyden’s commitment to diversity and inclusion through global strategies, partnerships and campaigns.
Professional Focus
- Versatile marketing professional with over 15 years’ experience in executive search, along with extensive marketing, operations, and administrative experience in the private and public sectors
- Develops and implements global marketing strategies, with an emphasis on branding strategy, social media, digital/multimedia content solutions, strategic partnerships, special marketing initiatives and events
- Spearheads innovative initiatives and campaigns such as #ResilientLeadership, #DisruptTheNorm and Boyden WORKshop
- Record of successful collaboration with organizations such as the Economic Club of Canada, Women in Governance, Dress for Success, Canadian Board Diversity Council, Women’s Executive Network, and 30% Club of Canada to further diversity in leadership
- Located in Toronto, Canada, Joanna also leads focused marketing strategy with Boyden Canada and Boyden US
Business Expertise
- Previously served as Boyden’s North American Director, Marketing (Canada & US) and Boyden Canada’s National Director, Marketing & Client Experience; joined the firm in 2014 as Director, Client Services & Marketing
- Corporate Officer, Boyden Canada Board since 2017 and former member of Boyden's Global Strategy Communications Committee
- Project Manager and National Marketing Coordinator for another leading global executive search firm
- Special Assistant to the Member of Parliament, Government of Canada
Additional Expertise
- Marketing Strategy
- Revenue Generation
- Business Strategy
- Professional Services
- Project Management
Education & Certifications
- Bachelor of Administrative and Commercial Studies in Finance and Economics from University of Western Ontario
- Intermediate Polish Language Studies at Jagiellonian University, Kraków (Poland)
Affiliations & Awards
- World of Difference Award Recipient 2023, presented by The International Alliance for Women (TIAW)
- Boyden World Corporation Brand Award Recipient
- Ambassador & Former Steering Committee Member, 30% Club Canada
- Member, International Women's Forum, Toronto Chapter
- Member, Women’s Executive Network
- Program Leader & Facilitator, Boyden WORKshop Career Mentorship with Dress for Success Toronto
- Former Instructor and Judge, Boyden WORKshop North Meets South Exchange with Economic Club of Canada
- Former Programming Committee Member, Dress for Success Toronto
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