Renée Young

Renee Young has rapidly built a track record of success in complex, high-profile search assignments for board and senior executive roles, contributing to strategy development as well as candidate sourcing and recruiting. As a trusted advisor, she draws insights from a broad industry background, which includes specialized expertise in the not-for-profit, technology and financial sectors.

Professional Focus

More than seven years’ experience in executive search
C-suite, board and senior management roles, primarily in government and not-for-profit and associations
Significant background in technology and financial services industries, including information management, procurement, project management, board reporting, governance, IT/CRM projects

Business Expertise

Corporate Secretary, Invest in Canada
Information Management & Governance, Sustainable Development Technology Canada
Associate, Merrill Lynch Canada

Additional Expertise

Not-For-Profit
Government
Healthcare
Association

Areas of Expertise

Education & Certifications

Algonquin College of Applied Arts and Technology
Carleton University

Affiliations & Awards

Instructor/Facilitator, Dress for Success Ottawa
Former Board Member, Dressage Canada
Dressage Judge and show organizer, Equestrian Canada

Ottawa

Suite 300
979 Bank Street
Ottawa
Canada

Case Studies

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

Strategic Leadership in Crisis: Elevating Communications and Protecting Reputation

Amid a politically sensitive crisis, our client, a major social impact organization, faced significant reputational risks. Lacking a Head of Public & Government Affairs for over three years, they turned to Boyden for urgent strategic communications leadership.

Orchestrating a 'Picture-Perfect' AVP Recruitment at UCF

In a pivotal phase of growth, the University of Central Florida's Advancement & Partnerships Division partnered with Boyden to recruit an Associate Vice President of Advancement Operations, marking their third collaborative effort. As stated by the SVP of Advancement and Partnerships, here, we share how Boyden orchestrated a "picture-perfect" search to secure a strategic leader pivotal to UCF's advancement goals.

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