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Kevin Gormely
Managing Partner, Canada
Kevin Gormely brings a track record of recruiting senior leadership talent that drives organizational success. Kevin’s practice spans both the private and public sectors with a particular focus on pension fund, asset management, power & utilities, and infrastructure clients. An accomplished executive with leadership experience in business services, financial services, and law, Kevin brings extensive management and operational expertise to bear when working with clients to meet their strategic talent goals.
Professional Focus
- Financial Services, Pension Funds, Power & Utilities, Infrastructure, Transportation, and Public Sector.
- Leads Boyden’s Canadian Legal, Risk and Compliance Practice.
- Functional expertise in Finance, Legal, Compliance, Corporate Affairs, Communications, Human Resources and general management roles.
- Experience working with Boards and Search Committees in recruiting Directors and C-level executives
Business Expertise
- Experience in a variety of senior management roles within business and financial services including as Managing Director of RR Donnelley’s Canadian Global Capital Markets business and as Senior Legal Counsel for CIBC World Markets.
- Corporate and securities lawyer with two of Canada’s leading law firms.
Additional Expertise
- Energy and Utilities
- Infrastructure
- Transportation
- Public Sector
- Professional Services
- Corporate Affairs/Communications
- Human Resources
Areas of Expertise
Education & Certifications
- JD from University of Western Ontario
- Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from University of King’s College
- Certification in Change Management for Business Leaders, Northeastern University
Affiliations & Awards
- Member of Canadian Bar Association and Law Society of Ontario
Case Studies
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Building Institutional Investment Operations Leadership for a Mission-Driven Family Office
Boyden partnered with a leading family office and its affiliated foundation to appoint a Head of Institutional Investment Operations capable of designing and implementing a scalable operational platform to support a growing investment portfolio and long-term philanthropic objectives.
Fiduciary Oversight Strengthened: Independent Board Director Enhances Pension Fund Governance
Boyden identifies a highly credentialed investment professional to join the board of a $10B+ pension fund, reinforcing strategic oversight and fiduciary leadership.
A New CEO for a New Chapter
A non-profit addressing food insecurity selected a new CEO experienced in change management to navigate post-pandemic challenges.
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.
Boyden Report Series
As social impact organisations stir our conscience, where does your organisation stand?
Social Impact Report: Analysing the trends and companies reshaping the role of enterprise in society, with expert insights from Boyden's Global Social Impact Practice Members
Articles & Papers
The CFO to CEO Pathway: What Boards Look for in Leader
From financial steward to enterprise leader—seen at Signal Energy and measured by what boards value most.
Blog
No exit: why PE-backed energy needs a new leadership playbook
As PE holding periods in energy stretch and exits narrow, this article explores why leadership strategy must adapt to fatigue, risk and changing investment realities.
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