Forbes named Boyden Canada the No. 5 executive recruiting firm in its 2026 rankings. Regional Managing Partner Brent Cameron highlighted the importance of human judgment, trust, and relationships in executive search, despite the growing use of AI.
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)
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