Press Release
TTC Pension Plan Welcomes New CEO
Boyden is pleased to share the appointment news of Heather Wolfe, a recruitment led by Kevin Gormely
Maja Messam
Senior Associate, Canada
Maja Messam is a dedicated professional and leader, adept at collaborating with colleagues and clients to strategize, develop and deliver impactful talent solutions. Bilingual in English and French, Maja is also a strong communicator who is passionate about making recruiting practices more equitable and ensuring that diversity and inclusion policies are well informed, data driven, and practical.
Professional Focus
- More than 5 years’ professional experience and business background in the not-for-profit sector with specialized expertise in ESG and advocacy
- Involved in all aspects of senior-level search assignments, with an emphasis on research and strategy as well as candidate identification, assessment and engagement
- Bilingual English and French
Business Expertise
- Previously a Project Coordinator and Communications Expert at Boyden Canada, Ottawa
- Head of Operations at the non-profit Mauril-Bélanger Social Innovation Workshop (L'Atelier), Ottawa
- Communications Manager at Send Your Support non-profit initiative Toronto
- Program Coordinator at COSTI Immigrant Services, a non-profit serving immigrant communities, Toronto
Additional Expertise
- Not-for-Profit
- Social Impact
Education & Certifications
- Bachelor’s degree in communications and media studies, French Immersion Stream from University of Ottawa
- French Immersion Certificate, York Region District School Board
Case Studies
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From Transition to Transformation: CFO Leadership in Premium Wine Operations
How Boyden navigated a high-stakes CFO search for a global wine producer’s U.S. subsidiary.
Accelerating Growth: Building Market Leadership in Southeast Asia
Discover how Boyden recruited a top-tier Country General Manager to lead Southeast Asia expansion and strategic M&A for a global food safety solutions provider, driving rapid growth and market leadership in the region.
From Innovation to Execution: Leadership in Power Semiconductor Development
How Boyden placed a strategic SVP to drive e-mobility growth
Thought Leadership
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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 Post
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.
Blog Post
Leadership at a Crossroads: Why the Boomer Exit is Real Estate’s Strategic Diversity Opportunity
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.
Media
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Board Journey 360 Fireside Series featuring President & CEO of IRICoR, Nadine Beauger
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Board Journey 360 Fireside Series featuring energy executive and corporate director, Judith Athaide
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Board Journey 360 Fireside Series featuring CEO & Board Director Kendra MacDonald
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Board Journey 360 Fireside Series featuring Board Director Barbara Bellissimo
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News & Events
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Press Release
Alliston hospital names new president, CEO with 'progressive experience'
Boyden is pleased to share the appointment news of Deepak Sharma, a recruitment co-led by Andrew Dumont and Collin Ritch
Press Release
New President and CEO Appointed at Windsor Regional Hospital
Boyden is pleased to share the appointment news of Kristin Kennedy, a recruitment co-led by Pamela Colquhoun and Jim Stonehouse
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