A founding Partner of Boyden's Ottawa office, Ron Robertson is a nationally recognized leader in executive recruiting. He has recruited CEOs, Vice-Presidents and Board Directors for hundreds of clients, including some of the largest, most successful organizations in Canada. He specializes in recruiting leaders in the electric power industry, as well as for commercial Crown corporations and complex multi-stakeholder organizations.
Through collaboration with Boyden, the Chief People Officer of a PE-backed company secured two pivotal leaders, a Vice President of Human Resources and a Head of Talent Acquisition, to elevate human capital strategy, drive transformation, streamline recruitment, and strengthen enterprise alignment.
With Boyden’s support, Loyola Marymount University built a high-performing advancement team by filling 15 key fundraising roles over five years, strengthening collaboration, continuity, and campaign readiness.
Boyden partnered with a publicly traded cybersecurity firm to appoint a transformative director whose reputation and leadership experience amplify the company’s strategic ambitions and market position.
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Boyden is pleased to share the appointment news of Vittoria Bellissimo, a recruitment co-led by Ron Burkholder and Ron Robertson
Boyden is pleased to share the appointment news of Indy Butany-DeSouza, a recruitment co-led by Ron Robertson and Ron Burkholder
Boyden is pleased to share the appointment news of Ysni Semsedini, a recruitment co-led by Ron Robertson and Ron Burkholder
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