Press Release
Brookside Flavors & Ingredients LLC Announces New CEO
Boyden is pleased to share the appointment news of Sarah Staley, a recruitment co-led by Carlyle Newell and Caitlin Cavanagh
Robert Travis is a Managing Partner and a core member of the Industrial Practice Group. He focuses primarily on the manufacturing, fabrication, energy/energy services and technology sectors. A citizen of both Canada and the US, he is attuned to the subtle differences in leadership requirements and specializes in clients with business interests in both countries.
Professional Focus
- More than 25 years’ experience in executive search
- Focus on energy (oil and gas), energy services, manufacturing, fabrication and technology
- Executive positions: President, COO, Vice President, General Manager, CFO, Country Controller
- General management, finance, sales, marketing, operations, supply chain, human resources
- Manages search requirements for several Fortune 100 and 500 accounts
Business Expertise
- Founding Partner of Atlanta office (2008)
- Founding Partner of Calgary office (1996-2022)
Additional Expertise
- Consumer Products
- Energy
- Technology
Areas of Expertise
Education & Certifications
- Bachelor of Arts from Stetson University in Florida
Case Studies
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Recruiting C-Suite Diversity in the Global Manufacturing Arena
Boyden's client, a publicly traded world-class B2B industrial company, sought a senior leader to oversee significant business segments. Here, we highlight the successful recruitment of an SVP and Division President with extensive global manufacturing experience to fulfill this critical role in a predominantly male-dominated industry.
CEO Succession for a Global Precision Manufacturer
Boyden partners with a highly engineered products manufacturer to recruit a CEO who combines strategic pedigree with entrepreneurial execution, positioning the company for its next phase of growth.
Cross-Border Confidence: Establishing US Leadership for the European Defense Industry
Discover how Boyden’s strategic search placed a globally minded President for the U.S. subsidiary of a European-based Aerospace & Defense Leader
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
Executive View: Cybersecurity Strategy and Leadership with Appian’s Andrew Cunje
Insights on governance, AI, and talent strategies from Andrew Cunje, Chief Information Security Officer at Appian; in conversation with Boyden’s Paul Dennis.
Boyden Executive Survey
Latin America Regional Analysis: Strengthening the human-centric core of Industry 5.0
How can organisations thrive in a complex world of risk?
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North America Regional Analysis: Strengthening the human-centric core of Industry 5.0
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News & Events
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Press Release
Hillenbrand Appoints Leader of Molding Technology Solutions (MTS) Operating Segment
Boyden is pleased to share the appointment news of Tamara Morytko, a recruitment co-led by Carlyle Newell, Robert Travis, and Caitlin Cavanagh
In the Media
Executives Don’t See Recession in Near Future
At a time when fears of a global recession are growing, a new report finds that a vast majority of businesses say that don’t see a downturn coming in the near future. Boyden's Managing Partner and Board Director Robert Travis shares his insights amongst other leading talent management experts in this article.
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