Ron Robertson

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.

Professional Focus

More than 40 years’ experience in executive recruitment
Extensive experience recruiting senior leaders: Chief Executive Officers, Vice-Presidents, Board Directors
Specialty in recruiting private and public sector talent into the electric power industry, commercial Crown corporations, and complex multi-stakeholder organizations
Writes extensively on recruitment, assessment and integration of senior executives

Business Expertise

Founding Partner of Boyden's Ottawa Office
Leader of a manufacturing company in Atlantic Canada

Additional Expertise

Crown Corporations
Electric Power Utilities
Social Impact

Areas of Expertise

Education & Certifications

MBA from University of Michigan, concentration in organizational behaviour
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering from University of New Brunswick

PROPHET

Affiliations & Awards

Founder, The CEO Breakfast
Founder, Vision Awards
Founder, CHRO Roundtable

Ottawa

Suite 300
979 Bank Street
Ottawa
Canada

Case Studies

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Power in Growth: Boyden's Strategic COO Recruitment for a Leading Agro-Industry Giant

In the competitive realm of global agribusiness, our client required a transformative COO to enhance operational efficiency and spearhead growth. Here, we share how Boyden identified and secured the ideal candidate, driving innovation and sustainability in a rapidly evolving industry.

Leadership Assessment to Support M&A Integration Business Process Outsourcing

Discover how a global BPO leader achieved M&A integration success through leadership assessment, aligning executive capabilities with investor expectations and driving data-driven organizational decisions.

Scaling Legal Capability in Global Markets

Boyden partnered with a leading sovereign wealth fund to place a senior lawyer for UK and European investments, strengthening governance, risk management, and long-term growth.

Thought Leadership

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Articles & Papers

How to Lead Healthcare Transformation Without Disrupting Care Delivery

Healthcare transformation demands more than change. It requires leaders who can sequence change, protect patient care, and align boards.

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.