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Toronto Police Service Board Appoints New Chief Administrative Officer
Boyden is pleased to share the appointment news of Maria Duran-Schneider, a recruitment led by Andrew Dumont
Nathalie Picard
Senior Associate, Canada
Nathalie Picard combines nearly a decade of experience in executive search and recruitment with 25 years of experience in sales, business development, and management, enhancing her ability to understand clients’ leadership needs. Focusing on SMEs and high-growth companies, she has led numerous search and succession-planning mandates, reliably bringing strategy, culture, and talent into alignment.
Professional Focus
- Nearly 10 years of experience in executive search and recruitment with a 25-year business background
- Specialised expertise in supporting SMEs and high-growth companies
- Highly skilled in search strategy and execution, succession planning, psychometric assessment, post-placement coaching and leadership integration, and employer branding
- Business expertise including strategy, business development, team management, sales and marketing, and operations
- Fluent in English and French
Business Expertise
- Founder of a boutique recruitment and talent acquisition firm in Montreal
- Coach and Facilitator at a Montreal-based organization specializing in leadership development programs for women
- Executive Search Consultant at a specialized Canadian recruitment firm serving SMEs and major public companies in professional services
- Business Development Manager at Colliers Project Leaders
- Senior Regional Sales Manager at Compass Group Canada
- Account Manager, Public Sector at Bell Canada
- Account Manager, Major Accounts at Sprint Canada
Additional Expertise
- Business Services
- Commercial Real Estate
- Food / Food Service
- Manufacturing
- Construction
Education & Certifications
- Certificate in Entrepreneurship and Business Creation, HEC Montréal
- Diplôme d’études collégiales (DEC) in administrative techniques - marketing from Collège de Bois-de-Boulogne
- Coaching Fundamentals, AFI U (Edgenda), recognized and aligned to become ACC (Accredited Certified Coach) with ICF.
- Essentials - The Fundamentals of Psychometrics, AtmanCo
- Team Analysis and Team Consolidation (Level 1, Advanced Program) in psychometrics, AtmanCo
Affiliations & Awards
- Administrator on the Board of Directors at CREW M (2023-2025)
- Strategic planning committee at CREW M (2025 – now)
Case Studies
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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.
Dual expertise for change: CFO recruitment through executive search and interim management in the automotive sector.
A leading automotive supplier leveraged the combined strength of executive search and interim management to fill a critical CFO position quickly and sustainably – laying the foundation for successful transformation and financial stability.
A Time-Critical CFO Hire for a Scaling, PE-Backed Manufacturer
Boyden partnered with a private equity-backed leader in automated test systems to execute a Partner-led search with disciplined assessment and rapid momentum, identifying a finalist within two weeks and closing the mandate within 60 days.
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.
Articles & Papers
Part 3: 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
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.
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
Saint Paul University Appoints New Secretary General, Governance and University Life
Boyden is pleased to announce the appointment news of Isabelle Daoust, a recruitment led by Marie-Hélène Gaudreault
Press Release
Canadian Marketing Association Appoints New President and CEO
Boyden is pleased to share the appointment news of Esther Benzie, a recruitment led by Ian Collyer
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