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Why the CFO mindset can clash with CEO demands
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
Case Studies
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Driving Liquidity Strategy Leadership for a Transforming Private Credit Platform
Boyden partners with a leading private credit asset manager to appoint a Director of Fund Liquidity to support complex global fund structures and evolving investor demands.
Building Institutional Investment Operations Leadership for a Mission-Driven Family Office
Boyden partnered with a leading family office and its affiliated foundation to appoint a Head of Institutional Investment Operations capable of designing and implementing a scalable operational platform to support a growing investment portfolio and long-term philanthropic objectives.
A Time-Critical CFO Hire for a Scaling, PE-Backed Manufacturer
Boyden partnered with a private equity-backed leader in automated test systems to execute a Partner-led search with disciplined assessment and rapid momentum, identifying a finalist within two weeks and closing the mandate within 60 days.
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
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.
News & Events
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What Makes an Effective Charitable Board in 2024 and Beyond?
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.
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