Marie-Hélène Gaudreault

Marie-Hélène Gaudreault is a recognized expert in bilingual executive recruitment. She partners with public, academic, healthcare, and nonprofit organizations to appoint senior leaders, with a focus on strengthening leadership in complex bilingual environments. For nearly 20 years, she has worked with prominent mission-driven organizations to build high-performing executive teams and boards.

Professional Focus

Nearly 20 years of experience in executive search, recognized for expertise in bilingual recruitment across Canada
Leader of Social Impact Practice in Canada
Advises leading organizations across the public, parapublic, academic, healthcare, and nonprofit sectors at the national level
Proven track record leading executive search mandates for senior leadership and governance roles, including boards of directors
Distinctive expertise in attracting and assessing talent within complex, multi-stakeholder, and evolving environments
Recognized for thought leadership in diversity, governance, and strengthening organizational linguistic capacity
Bilingual English and French

Business Expertise

Former Principal, Senior Associate, and Associate at Boyden Canada
Senior Associate and Head of Research at an international executive search firm; promoted from Senior Associate
French Copywriter-Translator at Young & Rubicam
Computational Linguist at software firm Druide informatique

Additional Expertise

Board Services
Corporate Communications
Education
Not-For-Profit
Public Sector

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 Certification

PROPHET

Affiliations & Awards

Board Director, Regroupement des gens d’affaires de la Capitale Nationale
Advisory Committee Chair, Université de l’Ontario français (UOF) for the establishment of a new Bachelor of Management program

Ottawa

Suite 300
979 Bank Street
Ottawa
Canada

Case Studies

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Driving Liquidity Strategy Leadership for a Transforming Private Credit Platform

Boyden partners with a leading private credit asset manager to appoint a Director of Fund Liquidity to support complex global fund structures and evolving investor demands.

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.

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.

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

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

Boyden in Malta: Momentum in the Mediterranean

A look at Malta’s most vibrant industries and economic successes with insights from local Partner Dr. Vassilis Trochalidis of Boyden Greece, Cyprus and Malta.