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Sara Imran
Business Intelligence Solutions Manager, United Kingdom
Sara Imran is a highly resourceful and motivated executive search professional with proven ability to manage and collaborate with senior leaders on complex projects. She has a strong background in professional services, and previously managed accounts including Big 4 and other top global consulting firms. Her skill in research and client relations helps ensure positive experiences and outcomes.
Professional Focus
- Experienced in recruitment, account management, project management, and research
- Highly skilled in account management, project management, research methodologies, team leadership, business development, talent management, retention, training and development
- Background in consulting and professional services
- Fluent in English and Urdu
Business Expertise
- Manager, Consulting Accounts at Dialectica, a B2B information services firm; managed major accounts; led and trained team of Associates, Senior Associates, and Associate Managers
- Associate Manager, Consulting Accounts at Dialectica; managed key accounts, involved in employee development and retention, recruited C-level experts for projects, researched global markets and companies; promoted from Associate, Client Service
- Research Assistant at University of Toronto; previously Tour Guide at Trinity College, University of Toronto
- Internships: Creative Intern at Ogilvy & Mather; Election Analysis Intern, The Express Tribune (Pakistan); Monetary Policy Intern, State Bank of Pakistan
Additional Expertise
- Professional Services
- Consulting
Education & Certifications
- Bachelor’s degree (Hons) from University of Toronto; semester abroad at University of Edinburgh
Affiliations & Awards
- Co-Founder and Co-President, WomINclusive, University of Toronto’s first networking and career development organization for women of color
- Student Leadership Award, University of Toronto
- Center of International Experience Scholarship, University of Toronto
- Provost Delworth Graduation Scholarship, University of Toronto
- George Gray Falle Scholarship in English, University of Toronto
Case Studies
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Strengthening Advancement Capacity and Culture Through a Long-Term Search Partnership
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.
From Transition to Transformation: CFO Leadership in Premium Wine Operations
How Boyden navigated a high-stakes CFO search for a global wine producer’s U.S. subsidiary.
Accelerating Growth: Building Market Leadership in Southeast Asia
Discover how Boyden recruited a top-tier Country General Manager to lead Southeast Asia expansion and strategic M&A for a global food safety solutions provider, driving rapid growth and market leadership in the region.
Thought Leadership
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Articles & Papers
Why Leadership Capability is now the Defining Challenge for Family Businesses
Voices of Family Business Survey
Articles & Papers
Private Equity's Role in Powering the Energy Transition
As energy markets transform, private equity is driving the transition with diversified portfolios and leaders who can master both legacy and renewable systems.
Articles & Papers
The Energy Transition – Spotlight on Leadership
March 2024 marked Boyden’s official launch in Scotland with the addition of our specialist Energy Practice team in Aberdeen. One year on, Nia Lynch-Cryle reflects on the trends shaping talent requirements as the UK energy industry continues to evolve at pace.
Boyden Report Series
Fintech: The democratising effect of digital money
Financial Services Trends Report: A snapshot of fintech-led innovation, connectivity and transformation in financial services, with expert insights on talent and leadership.
Media
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Curiosity vs Expertise—Why Leaders Are Generalists with Xenia Wickett Founder of Wickett Advisory
Podcast
Leaders in Focus featuring Chad Hesters, CEO and President of Boyden
Video
Leaders in Focus featuring Mark Russell, CEO, The Children's Society
Video
Leaders in Focus featuring Kath Evans of Barts Health and North East London ICS
Video
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