Mackenzie Jones

Mackenzie Jones plays an active role in executive search projects, contributing her talents in research, sourcing and assessment to identify top candidates for leadership roles and establish relationships. Along with a strong command of the search process, she has the communication and intuitive skills to connect with clients, quickly grasp their leadership requirements, and deliver results.

Professional Focus

Experienced executive search generalist involved in C-suite and other senior-level searches for clients in the public, private and not-for-profit sectors
Broad industry experience including financial services, investment/asset management, investment banking, insurance, pension and benefits, and real estate; also has worked on several executive retail and technology mandates
Proficient in all phases of the search process: strategy development and execution, industry and market research, candidate sourcing, identification, development and assessment
Experience working with a range of companies including private equity firms and their portfolio companies, large publicly-traded multinationals, family-owned businesses, and other privately held companies

Business Expertise

Junior Board Member with Dress for Success Vancouver
Research Associate and Analyst with a boutique executive search firm
Teaching Assistant at UBC Sauder in business development and negotiations, change management, leading teams, organizational behaviour (MBA, graduate and undergraduate)
Project Assistant in development of a training assessment for employees of a major Canadian bank
Talent Acquisition Intern, Asset Management at Fidelity Investments, Boston, MA, U.S.
Co-authored whitepaper, “The Case for Promoting Women at Work”

Additional Expertise

Investment/Asset Management
Insurance
Real Estate
Financial Services
Business Services
Technology
Retail

Education & Certifications

Master’s degree in management from UBC Sauder School of Business, Vancouver, BC
Bachelor’s degree (Honours) in international affairs and political science from Northeastern University, Boston, MA, U.S.

Vancouver

Suite 1400
900 West Hastings Street
Vancouver
Canada

Case Studies

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Building a High-Performance HR Function for a Multi-Site Laboratory Organization

Through collaboration with Boyden, the Chief People Officer of a PE-backed company secured two pivotal leaders, a Vice President of Human Resources and a Head of Talent Acquisition, to elevate human capital strategy, drive transformation, streamline recruitment, and strengthen enterprise alignment.

Strengthening Advancement Capacity and Culture Through a Long-Term Search Partnership

With Boyden’s support, Loyola Marymount University built a high-performing advancement team by filling 15 key fundraising roles over five years, strengthening collaboration, continuity, and campaign readiness.

Strategic Board Renewal for a High-Growth Cybersecurity Leader

Boyden partnered with a publicly traded cybersecurity firm to appoint a transformative director whose reputation and leadership experience amplify the company’s strategic ambitions and market position.

Thought Leadership

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Articles & Papers

In Search of the Elusive Bilingual Executives: Beyond a hope, a prayer, and a dream

Featuring Marie-Hélène Gaudreault, Leader in Boyden’s Social Impact Practice

Articles & Papers

A First External CEO Leads a First Generational Succession

A family enterprise approaching its first generational transition found leadership fragmented across sibling-led divisions. Growth was possible, but cohesion was not guaranteed. By introducing independent executive leadership, the family gained clarity, strengthened governance, and set a foundation for long-term continuity. Here’s how unified leadership replaced complexity.

Blog

No Passengers: How Shared Accountability Drives Organizational Momentum

Discover how shared accountability fuels high-performing cultures, with insights from Netflix and strategies to overcome common barriers like blame culture and misaligned incentives.