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Why the CFO mindset can clash with CEO demands
Roxanne is an accomplished search professional with a track record of successful executive and board appointments in a range of sectors with a focus on industrial, engineering, consumer & retail, and supply chain. She thrives on achieving positive results with professionalism and efficiency, and in the process building relationships with clients and candidates that support their long-term success.
Professional Focus
- Nearly 15 years' experience in talent acquisition, executive search and human resources
- Recruits senior executives in a broad range of sectors including industrial, engineering, transportation, supply chain, logistics, and retail
- Fluent in English and French
Business Expertise
- Talent Acquisition Director at a prominent HR and recruitment firm; led talent acquisition team supporting a variety of clients across Canada; earlier roles included Director of Recruitment and Outsourcing and Talent Acquisition Specialist, Montreal
- Lecturer at Cégep André-Laurendeau
- Recruitment Advisor at Parkland Fuel Corporation, Montreal
- Senior Talent Advisor at transportation and logistics company Groupe Robert; prior roles as Human Resources Officer and Operations Officer
Additional Expertise
- Industrial
- Human Resources
- Finances Services
- Consumer & Retail
Areas of Expertise
Education & Certifications
- Organizational leadership, HEC Montreal
Case Studies
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From Innovation to Execution: Leadership in Power Semiconductor Development
How Boyden placed a strategic SVP to drive e-mobility growth
Breaking Silos, Building Systems: A CTO Search at the Intersection of Tech and Business
How Boyden identified a strategic leader to unify engineering, quality, and commercial outcomes in automotive systems.
From Points to Purpose: Reinventing Loyalty in the Mobility Sector
How Boyden helped a global OEM launch a values-driven loyalty platform rooted in emotional brand connection.
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.
Articles & Papers
The CFO to CEO Pathway: What Boards Look for in Leader
From financial steward to enterprise leader—seen at Signal Energy and measured by what boards value most.
Articles & Papers
A Regional CEO Search to Realise U.S. Market Potential for a European Family-Owned Business
A European family-owned business approaching generational transition recognized that its U.S. operation required more than continuity—it required growth. The challenge was to redefine leadership for a critical market while navigating family dynamics and cross-border complexity. Here’s how the right appointment helped unlock the company’s U.S. potential.
Articles & Papers
A Third Generation Charts a New Course
A third-generation family business found itself navigating sudden global disruption with limited internal capability to manage a complex reshoring effort. The solution was not more control, but the confidence to bring in the right external expertise. This is how the family safeguarded its legacy by acting decisively—and differently.
Media
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Board Journey 360 Fireside Series featuring President & CEO of IRICoR, Nadine Beauger
Video
Board Journey 360 Fireside Series featuring energy executive and corporate director, Judith Athaide
Video
Boyden CEO Chad Hesters Joins Dr. Amy Athey on the Still Evolving Podcast
Podcast
Boyden CEO Chad Hesters Joins Candice Bourne on 'The Journey of a Search CEO' Podcast
Podcast
News & Events
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In the Media
Epochal change: Why the automotive industry needs diversity now
In this guest article for the” Top 25 Women” initiative, Jutta Menzenbach of Boyden, an executive search firm, writes about the importance of diversity in the automotive industry to drive economic success.
Event
Boyden's Eric Lathrop Joins as Speaker at OAX Panel:Building Trust Through Personal and Association Branding
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