Khaleeda Jamal

Professional Focus

• 10 years’ experience in executive search with a focus on the public sector
• Executive-level assignments in higher education, not-for-profit, healthcare, independent schools and civil organizations in collaboration with the Social Impact Practice
• Specialized expertise in national and international higher education markets
• Deep understanding of search best practices at all phases of the process including candidate development, assessment, and client management
• Adept in developing strategic talent solutions to governance challenges and executive-level succession planning
• Sought-after speaker on leadership development
• Chair of Boyden Vancouver’s Antiracism & EDI Working Group; personally committed to reconciliation and equity, diversity & inclusion

Business Expertise

• Career executive search professional with prior experience as a Research Associate and Associate with a leading boutique executive search firm
• Involved in successful placements of Presidents and CEOs in education, healthcare, not-for-profit, arts & culture and civil organizations
• Recruitment experience for a range of private-sector clients in real estate, human resources, and finance

Practice Membership

Global Industry Practices

• Social Impact

Additional Expertise

• Higher Education
• Not-for-Profit
• Healthcare
• Government
• Arts & Culture
• Equity, Diversity & Inclusion

Education & Certifications

• Bachelor of Arts and Science from McGill University
• Diversity and Inclusion Certificate from Canadian Centre for Diversity and Inclusion (CCDI)

Affiliations & Awards

• Board Advisor, HR & Compensation Committee, BC Women’s Health Foundation
• Boyden Exceeding Everest - Associate Award (2019)