Suchin Pawa

Suchin Pawa is an experienced executive search professional with 10 years of experience built on a strong foundation in research and candidate development. Having conducted over 100 searches, including director, VP, and C-suite roles in a range of industries, he is skilled in aligning search strategies with business priorities, engaging stakeholders, and delivering insight-driven talent solutions.

Professional Focus

10 years’ experience in executive search, recruitment, and in-house talent acquisition
Broad industry experience supporting director, VP, C-suite, and other senior leadership searches in private, public, and nonprofit sectors
Experience engaging diverse stakeholder groups across complex organizational structures
Strong understanding of the entire search lifecycle, including sourcing strategies, market mapping, candidate engagement, interviewing and assessment, and client support

Business Expertise

Senior Consultant with a leading BC-based executive search firm; promoted from Consultant and Recruiting Associate roles
Recruiting Associate at a recruitment firm specializing in leadership roles within the technology, engineering, manufacturing, and supply chain sectors
Talent Acquisition Coordinator at Paladin Security, Canada’s largest security provider

Additional Expertise

Finance & Financial Leadership
Technology & Engineering
Industrial, Manufacturing & Infrastructure
Consumer & Retail
Public & Nonprofit Sectors

Education & Certifications

Bachelor’s degree in history from University of British Columbia
Certificate in Executive Research, Association of Executive Search and Leadership Consultants (AESC)
Chartered Professional in Human Resources (CPHR), Captus Institute (in progress)

Affiliations & Awards

Board Development Committee Chair and Board Member, Heritage Vancouver Society
Advisory Council Member, UBC Alumni

Vancouver

Suite 1400
900 West Hastings Street
Vancouver
Canada

Case Studies

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Strategic turnaround: How an interim CEO led a food industry company out of crisis

An interim CEO took over the management of a food industry company on the brink of insolvency and initiated a comprehensive restructuring process with the aim of securing liquidity, realigning the organization, and restoring competitiveness.

Building a High-Performance HR Function for a Multi-Site Laboratory Organization

Through collaboration with Boyden, the Chief People Officer of a PE-backed company secured two pivotal leaders, a Vice President of Human Resources and a Head of Talent Acquisition, to elevate human capital strategy, drive transformation, streamline recruitment, and strengthen enterprise alignment.

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.

Thought Leadership

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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.

Blog Post

No Passengers: How Shared Accountability Drives Organizational Momentum

Discover how shared accountability fuels high-performing cultures, with insights from Netflix and strategies to overcome common barriers like blame culture and misaligned incentives.