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Why the CFO mindset can clash with CEO demands
Paul Marshall
Partner, Canada
Paul Marshall is a Partner with expertise across the private and public sector with a particular strength in engineering, construction, infrastructure and technology. Paul’s client focus and ability to understand complex business environments make him one of Ontario’s most effective search professionals.
Professional Focus
- Expertise in executive recruiting for the engineering, construction, infrastructure and technology sectors
- Well-versed in the challenges facing public sector clients and the broader Ontario market in attracting and retaining top talent
- Private and public sector focused practice
Business Expertise
- Prior career in the IT staffing and professional services industry, including a role in a leading global firm; experience in recruitment, business development, human capital consulting
Additional Expertise
- Construction
- Engineering
- Infrastructure
- Professional Services
- Technology
Areas of Expertise
Education & Certifications
- Honours Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and Business Administration from Wilfrid Laurier University
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.
From Innovation to Execution: Leadership in Power Semiconductor Development
How Boyden placed a strategic SVP to drive e-mobility growth
Breaking Silos, Building Systems: A CTO Search at the Intersection of Tech and Business
How Boyden identified a strategic leader to unify engineering, quality, and commercial outcomes in automotive systems.
Thought Leadership
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Boyden Report Series
What’s Next for Industry? AI, Transformation, and the Talent Imperative
Industrial Trends Report: Analysing markets, studies, and trends on how AI, machine learning, and digitalisation are reshaping the industrial sector, with expert insights on talent and leadership from Boyden’s Global Industrial Practice Members.
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
The CFO to CEO Pathway: What Boards Look for in Leader
From financial steward to enterprise leader—seen at Signal Energy and measured by what boards value most.
Articles & Papers
A Regional CEO Search to Realise U.S. Market Potential for a European Family-Owned Business
A European family-owned business approaching generational transition recognized that its U.S. operation required more than continuity—it required growth. The challenge was to redefine leadership for a critical market while navigating family dynamics and cross-border complexity. Here’s how the right appointment helped unlock the company’s U.S. potential.
News & Events
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Event
What Makes an Effective Charitable Board in 2024 and Beyond?
In the Media
Epochal change: Why the automotive industry needs diversity now
In this guest article for the” Top 25 Women” initiative, Jutta Menzenbach of Boyden, an executive search firm, writes about the importance of diversity in the automotive industry to drive economic success.
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