MAY 2025 - Boyden, a premier global talent and leadership advisory firm, ranks as a top executive search firm in the Forbes list of America’s Best Executive Recruiting Firms of 2025

The firm officially ranked 12th place out of 175 listed. 

“Boyden’s presence on this list speaks directly to the hard work and dedication of our partners,” said Chad Hesters, President & CEO of Boyden. “Their commitment to partnership, industry expertise and professional excellence is what sets Boyden apart. At Boyden, we pride ourselves on our ability to provide clients with a truly customized approach to their unique business needs. Congratulations to our partners on this achievement and thank you to our clients for continuing to trust us with their executive search needs time and time again.”

Boyden and other executive search firms on the Forbes list are those recruiting for positions with salaries of more than $100,000. The top 150 are selected on the basis of results from a survey of more than 9,300 recruiters, HR or hiring managers, and employees with recent experience of the recruitment process. 

Boyden continues to grow across all services areas and most recently enhanced its Financial Officers practice group by including additional infrastructure, research capabilities, and a broader operating group of consultants across every global geography.

This recognition underscores Boyden’s commitment to delivering exceptional leadership solutions for clients worldwide. The Boyden team continues to demonstrate its ability to connect forward-thinking companies with transformative leadership. The firm’s global reach, deep industry knowledge, and client-centric approach remain at the core of its success.

About Boyden

Boyden is a premier leadership and talent advisory firm with more than 75 offices in over 45 countries. Our global reach enables us to serve client needs anywhere they conduct business. We connect great companies with great leaders through executive search, interim management and leadership consulting solutions. Boyden is ranked amongst the top firms on Forbes Americas Best Executive Recruiting Firms for 2025. For further information, please visit www.boyden.com

Contact: 

Chris Swee, Boyden
Chief Marketing Officer
E: cswee@boyden.com

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