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Roger T. Duguay is the Founder of Boyden’s Montréal office, where he leads Quebec operations. Drawing on more than 25 years’ experience as an executive in management, human capital, business development and recruitment, he provides expertise to senior executives and boards on leadership assessment, executive compensation, changes at the management level, executive recruiting and other areas of concern.
Professional Focus
- Leader of Boyden’s Quebec operations
- Global Leader of CEO & Board Services Practice
- 25 years of experience in management, human capital, executive recruiting and talent development
- Consulting expertise in leadership assessment, organizational engagement, executive compensation and change management
- Founded Boyden’s Montréal office
Business Expertise
- Prior experience at other top-rated international management and human capital consulting firms, serving most recently as Managing Partner
- Previously served as Executive Vice-President at a Montréal-based technology company
- Started his career as an Actuary and Executive Compensation consultant
Additional Expertise
- Consumer & Retail
- Financial Services
- Media & Entertainment
- Professional Services
- Social Impact
- Technology
Areas of Expertise
Education & Certifications
- Ph.D. (not completed) in organizational behavior from HEC Montréal; research work on motivation, mobilization and leadership of senior executives
- MBA from HEC Montréal
- Bachelor’s degree in Actuarial Sciences from Université Laval
- Certificate in Statistical Economics from Université Laval
- Certified Corporate Director with the Institute of Corporate Directors (ICD)
Affiliations & Awards
- Board Member, Canadian Board of Directors
- Board Member, C2 Montréal, LOGIQ (Chairman), Lemieux Pilon 4D Art, Trioomph Foundation
- Author of: DÉMARQUEZ-VOUS - Comment maximiser votre impact
Case Studies
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Driving Liquidity Strategy Leadership for a Transforming Private Credit Platform
Boyden partners with a leading private credit asset manager to appoint a Director of Fund Liquidity to support complex global fund structures and evolving investor demands.
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 Time-Critical CFO Hire for a Scaling, PE-Backed Manufacturer
Boyden partnered with a private equity-backed leader in automated test systems to execute a Partner-led search with disciplined assessment and rapid momentum, identifying a finalist within two weeks and closing the mandate within 60 days.
Thought Leadership
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Articles & Papers
In Search of the Elusive Bilingual Executives: Beyond a hope, a prayer, and a dream
Featuring Marie-Hélène Gaudreault, Leader in Boyden’s Social Impact Practice
Articles & Papers
A First External CEO Leads a First Generational Succession
A family enterprise approaching its first generational transition found leadership fragmented across sibling-led divisions. Growth was possible, but cohesion was not guaranteed. By introducing independent executive leadership, the family gained clarity, strengthened governance, and set a foundation for long-term continuity. Here’s how unified leadership replaced complexity.
Articles & Papers
Part 3: In Search of the Elusive Bilingual Executives: Beyond a hope, a prayer, and a dream
Featuring Marie-Hélène Gaudreault, Leader in Boyden’s Social Impact Practice
Blog
No Passengers: How Shared Accountability Drives Organizational Momentum
Discover how shared accountability fuels high-performing cultures, with insights from Netflix and strategies to overcome common barriers like blame culture and misaligned incentives.
Media
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Board Journey 360 Fireside Series featuring President & CEO of IRICoR, Nadine Beauger
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Board Journey 360 Fireside Series featuring energy executive and corporate director, Judith Athaide
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Startup to Stewardship: How a family business was Built to Matter with Josephine Sukkar
Podcast
Athlos Business Summit
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News & Events
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Press Release
McMaster University Appoints Next Vice-President and Dean, Faculty of Health Sciences
Boyden is pleased to share the appointment news of Dr. Nancy Baxter, a recruitment co-led by Nick Chambers & Kathy Rahme
Press Release
University of Toronto Appoints New Chief of Government Relations
Boyden is pleased to share the appointment news of Forrest Parlee, a recruitment co-led by Nick Chambers & Mike Young
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