Nathalie Picard

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)

Montréal

1 Place Ville Marie
Suite 1018
Montréal
Canada

Case Studies

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Strategic turnaround: How an interim CEO led a food industry company out of crisis

An interim CEO took over the management of a food industry company on the brink of insolvency and initiated a comprehensive restructuring process with the aim of securing liquidity, realigning the organization, and restoring competitiveness.

Building a High-Performance HR Function for a Multi-Site Laboratory Organization

Through collaboration with Boyden, the Chief People Officer of a PE-backed company secured two pivotal leaders, a Vice President of Human Resources and a Head of Talent Acquisition, to elevate human capital strategy, drive transformation, streamline recruitment, and strengthen enterprise alignment.

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

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.