Susan Schmitz

Susan Schmitz has over 20 years’ experience in executive search. She has recruited C-level executives, vice presidents, and directors for clients in a range of industries including law, technology, energy, manufacturing, healthcare, and financial services. Her personable and data-driven approach engages top candidates, ensures alignment with organizational goals, and drives meaningful results.

Professional Focus

More than 20 years’ experience in executive search and legal recruitment, including cross-border search
Proven expertise recruiting for C-level and board roles, including CHRO, CTO, CDO and CIO, as well as general counsels, directors, and vice presidents
Broad industry expertise, including technology, professional services, legal services, manufacturing, energy, financial services, human resources, industrial, social impact, and healthcare & life sciences
Highly skilled in talent acquisition, leadership development, strategic sourcing, account and project management, HR leadership, program design and delivery, and succession planning
Active board member and faculty member of Bridger Leadership Institute
Featured speaker at Professional Development Consortium (PDC), University of Houston Law School, Future of Work Conference, and other events
Fluent in Spanish

Business Expertise

Law Firm Partner Recruiter & Managing Director at a US-based legal search firm
Global Performance, Enablement & Talent Leader at Dell Technologies; designed and implemented leadership, talent, and organizational development programs delivered in over 25 countries
Executive Recruiter, Diversity Consultant and Business Development Director at Jennifer Brown Consulting
Legal Recruiter & Managing Director at a global legal search firm
Executive Recruiter & Associate Director at a global executive search firm focused on C-level and board roles
National Account Director at Spherion Staffing & Recruiting, Houston

Additional Expertise

Technology
Professional Services
Legal Services
Human Resources
Industrial
Manufacturing
Energy
Social Impact
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Financial Services

Areas of Expertise

Education & Certifications

Bachelor’s degree in business administration and management from Miami University, Oxford, Ohio; studied abroad at University of Seville, Spain
Certificate in Employee Relations & Investigations from Cornell University
Certificate in Design Thinking from M.I.T.

Affiliations & Awards

Board Member of the University of Colorado Women in Leadership Program
Prior, Professional Development Consortium, Diversity Committee Member

Houston

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Houston
United States

Case Studies

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Securing a Top Tax Executive for a Leading Global Investment Bank

Discover how Boyden's strategic approach secured a top-tier Tax Executive for a leading global investment bank, resolving a year-long vacancy and enhancing their global tax compliance.

From Innovation to Execution: Leadership in Power Semiconductor Development

How Boyden placed a strategic SVP to drive e-mobility growth

Cybersecurity Excellence: Strengthening Trust and Digital Resilience

A Caribbean financial and mortgage bank partnered with Boyden to recruit a strategic Chief Information Security Officer (CISO), enhancing cybersecurity governance and supporting digital transformation across the organization.

Thought Leadership

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Boyden Report Series

Executive View: Cybersecurity Strategy and Leadership with Appian’s Andrew Cunje

Insights on governance, AI, and talent strategies from Andrew Cunje, Chief Information Security Officer at Appian; in conversation with Boyden’s Paul Dennis.

Blog Post

A New Remit for Chief Information
Security Officers

Examining the evolution of cybersecurity, the role of the Chief Information Security Officer has expanded into a multifaceted function amidst advancing technology and escalating threats, highlighting five crucial areas of focus.