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Suchin Pawa
Senior Associate, Canada
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
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.
Dual expertise for change: CFO recruitment through executive search and interim management in the automotive sector.
A leading automotive supplier leveraged the combined strength of executive search and interim management to fill a critical CFO position quickly and sustainably – laying the foundation for successful transformation and financial stability.
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.
Articles & Papers
Part 3: 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
Blog
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.
Media
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Board Journey 360 Fireside Series featuring President & CEO of IRICoR, Nadine Beauger
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Board Journey 360 Fireside Series featuring energy executive and corporate director, Judith Athaide
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Startup to Stewardship: How a family business was Built to Matter with Josephine Sukkar
Podcast
Athlos Business Summit
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News & Events
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Press Release
Thinkific Appoints New Chief Financial Officer
Boyden is pleased to share the appointment news of Leigh Ramsden, a recruitment co-led by Brent Cameron, Kathryn Young, and Ana Perko
Press Release
McMaster University Appoints Next Vice-President and Dean, Faculty of Health Sciences
Boyden is pleased to share the appointment news of Dr. Nancy Baxter, a recruitment co-led by Nick Chambers & Kathy Rahme
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