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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
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