Marie-Hélène Gaudreault

Marie-Hélène Gaudreault has over 15 years’ experience in executive search and specializes in recruiting bilingual leaders. A background in both Quebec and Ontario has enabled her to build a strong network in these provinces as well as francophone communities nationwide. From her broad experience, Marie-Hélène is well attuned to the skills required to successfully lead multicultural organizations.

Professional Focus

Over fifteen years’ experience in executive search with leading international firms.
Started her career as a computational linguist for a French language Grammatical Corrector Software (Antidote) as well as a translator in a large advertisement agency.
Fluent in French and English

Business Expertise

She specializes in working with minority language organizations across Canada;
Focuses on senior-level searches in various sectors, including Not-for-Profit, Government, Education and Health Care Delivery.
Expertise in managing the entire recruitment cycle: search strategy, job descriptions, candidate research, conducting interviews, client presentation and final negotiation.

Additional Expertise

Healthcare Delivery
Not-for-Profit
Government
Diversity & Inclusion
Manufacturing
Technology

Areas of Expertise

Education & Certifications

Master’s degree in linguistics from Université du Québec à Montréal (UQAM)
Bachelor's degree in language and communication from Université du Québec à Trois-Rivières (UQTR)

PROPHET

Affiliations & Awards

Board Director, Regroupement des gens d’affaires de la Capitale Nationale
Chair of the Advisory Committee to the Université de l’Ontario français (UOF) for the establishment of a new Bachelor of Management program that will specifically develop the skills of the future leaders of organizations operating in a linguistic minority context.

Ottawa

Suite 300
979 Bank Street
Ottawa
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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Blog Post

Out-of-the-box job interview lessons to borrow from entrepreneurs

From the lens of a passionate entrepreneur and executive recruiter

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