Ryan Vanjoff

Ryan Vanjoff is an experienced executive focused on building high-performing teams that give our clients a competitive edge. He has substantial background leading cross-functional teams to achieve profitable growth in dynamic markets. He takes a collaborative and proactive approach to executive search, leveraging his relationship building skills and business acumen to recruit top-tier candidates.

Professional Focus

Five years’ experience in executive search and recruitment, with an additional 15 years leading teams across Canada
Broad sector expertise spanning industrials, energy, technology, and consumer products
Extensive business and talent management expertise, particularly sales & marketing, business analysis, strategy development, team development and corporate culture
Successful track record in business growth, integration, turnaround and revitalization

Business Expertise

Principal - Saskatchewan at a leading boutique executive search firm operating across Canada
Senior Consultant - Consumer Brands at one of western Canada’s top sales and marketing recruitment firms
Director - Energy, Mining & Digital Technology at Saskatchewan Trade & Export Partnership (STEP)
General Manager at Di-Corp, an energy and mining supply company headquartered in Edmonton; promoted from Director of Business Development
Sales & marketing leadership roles at Canada’s second-oldest company, Molson Coors including Sales Manager, Northern Alberta, Edmonton; Planning & Execution Manager, Calgary; Retail Trade Marketing Manager, Calgary; and Field Marketing Manager, Regina

Additional Expertise

Industrial
Energy
Mining
Manufacturing
Technology
Consumer Products
Not-for-Profit

Areas of Expertise

Education & Certifications

MBA from Smith School of Business at Queen’s University
Bachelor’s degree (BCom) in finance and marketing from University of Saskatchewan

Affiliations & Awards

Queen Elizabeth II Platinum Jubilee Medal (Saskatchewan) for volunteer community service (2022)
Member, Saskatoon Sport & Major Events (SSME) Advisory Committee
President, River Heights Community Association

Saskatoon

111 2nd Avenue S, Suite 400
Saskatoon SK
Canada

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.

Boyden Report Series

As social impact organisations stir our conscience, where does your organisation stand?

Social Impact Report: Analysing the trends and companies reshaping the role of enterprise in society, with expert insights from Boyden's Global Social Impact Practice Members