Kayne Yen

Since joining Boyden in 2015, Kayne Yen has been involved in over 100 senior executive assignments. With a focus on the private sector, he has worked with clients in an array of industrial markets including transportation, forestry, manufacturing, real estate and construction. Kayne’s clients range from some of Canada’s largest blue-chip organizations to local, medium-sized businesses.

Professional Focus

Nearly 10 years’ experience in contingency and retained recruitment
Executive-level appointments in key industries including industrial, supply chain, manufacturing, natural resources, construction
Adept in all phases of the search process: strategy development and execution, industry and market research, senior-level sourcing, candidate identification, development and assessment, client relationship management
Fluent in English and Mandarin

Business Expertise

Prior experience as a consultant with a large, global recruitment firm specializing in Vancouver’s private sector
Involved in successful placements of presidents and CEOs in financial services, food & beverage manufacturing, not-for-profit and transportation
Extensive experience in industrial markets, specializing in manufacturing, supply chain and logistics, procurement and construction
In-depth human resources generalist experience involving performance management, recruitment, retention, payroll, training and development

Additional Expertise

Transportation
Supply Chain
Natural Resources
Manufacturing
Construction

Areas of Expertise

Education & Certifications

Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from University of British Columbia

Vancouver

Suite 1400
900 West Hastings Street
Vancouver
Canada

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

Breaking Silos, Building Systems: A CTO Search at the Intersection of Tech and Business

How Boyden identified a strategic leader to unify engineering, quality, and commercial outcomes in automotive systems.

From Points to Purpose: Reinventing Loyalty in the Mobility Sector

How Boyden helped a global OEM launch a values-driven loyalty platform rooted in emotional brand connection.

Thought Leadership

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Boyden Report Series

What’s Next for Industry? AI, Transformation, and the Talent Imperative

Industrial Trends Report: Analysing markets, studies, and trends on how AI, machine learning, and digitalisation are reshaping the industrial sector, with expert insights on talent and leadership from Boyden’s Global Industrial Practice Members.