Nick Chambers

Nick Chambers brings a fresh approach to executive recruitment, combining his expertise in leadership development, organization performance consulting, board governance, and client service. Nick is adept at aligning strategic executive talent insights and solutions to the specific needs of his clients. He is passionate about the social impact sector, and the critical role of higher education, healthcare, and not-for-profit institutions in creating vibrant communities and societies. He is a champion of diversity, equity, and inclusion in all of its forms.

Professional Focus

Nearly 20 years’ consulting experience, working across multiple sectors and industries with a focus on leadership development and workforce optimization
Particular expertise in performance improvement, professional and organizational development
Specialty in board governance within the not-for-profit sector

Business Expertise

Partner and Senior Consultant with Benchmark Performance, a leading consulting firm specializing in performance improvement, professional development, training and coaching
Began career in brain injury rehabilitation and return-to-work assistance for injured employees

Additional Expertise

CEO & Board Services
Higher Education
Not-For-Profit
Human Resources
Professional Services

Areas of Expertise

Education & Certifications

Bachelor’s degree from McMaster University

Affiliations & Awards

Board Director, AESC Global Board of Directors
Vice-Chair; Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, & Anti-Racism Champion, Soulpepper Board of Directors
Executive-in-Residence, Rotman School of Management, University of Toronto
Recipient, AESC IDEA Award 2022
Selection Committee Member, CivicAction’s DiverseCity Fellowship for emerging city-builders (2011 – present)
Council Member (2020 – 2022), AESC Diversity Leadership Council
Board Director (2011 – 2017), and Chair, Granting Liaison Committee (2013 – 2017), Ontario Trillium Foundation
Board Director (2003 – 2012), Vice President (2008 – 2010), and President/Chair (2010 – 2011) Canadian Club of Toronto

Toronto

915-95 Wellington Street West
Toronto
Canada

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.

A New CEO for a New Chapter

A non-profit addressing food insecurity selected a new CEO experienced in change management to navigate post-pandemic challenges.

Elevating IT Excellence: An Ivy League University’s Search for Top Talent

Thought Leadership

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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.