Amanda Gordon

Amanda Gordon

Boyden

Amanda Gordon has recruited hundreds of hard-to-hire roles. She has over 20 years’ experience in all aspects of global HR management.

A seasoned recruitment professional and trusted advisor to CEOs and business leaders, Amanda Gordon has recruited for hundreds of hard-to-hire roles. She has over 20 years’ experience in all aspects of global HR management. Her expertise in the technology sector extends across multiple areas including software and applications, satellite and cellular networks, IT, Internet of Things and telecoms.

Professional Focus

• Leads searches for C-suite, VP, senior management and hard-to-fill roles, specializing in technology and complex, multi-stakeholder organizations
• Specialized expertise in technology, including hardware, software, applications, sales & marketing, finance, satellite/cellular networks, internet of things and M2M
• Full-cycle HR experience in talent acquisition, organization design and development, executive coaching, strategic HR planning, succession, corporate culture and engagement initiatives, including HR program development for M&A integration, restructuring and other change scenarios
• International experience including Asia-Pacific, South America and Europe

Business Expertise

• Vice President, Human Resources at ThinkRF
• Vice President, Human Resources Consulting at management consulting firm Stratford Managers 
• Vice President, Human Resources & Corporate Services at SkyWave (an ORBCOMM company), space-based global M2M industrial Internet of Things company
• Director, Human Resources at Sedona Networks 
• Human Resources Specialist, Asia-Pacific Region at Nokia
• Human Resources Manager at Televitesse (Newbridge Networks affiliate) 
• Human Resources Generalist with space technology firm MacDonald Dettwiler and Associates (subsidiary of Maxar Technologies)
• Started career as Technical Recruiter with an Ottawa-focused firm specializing in technology

Practice Membership

Global Industry Practices

• Technology

Additional Expertise

• Human Resources

Education & Certifications

• Bachelor’s degree from University of Guelph
• Certification in Personal Profile Analysis from Thomas International
• Certification in Negotiation for Success II – Advanced Planning from Tableforce
• Certification in Project Management from McMaster University
• Certification in Product Management from Product Development Institute

Affiliations & Awards

• Board Member and Chair, Human Resources and Talent Committees, Kanata North Business Association Board of Directors
• Member, Special Advisory Council, Ottawa-Kanata North Program Committee, Ottawa University
• Member, Kanata North Technology Human Resources Leadership Council
• Named to Ubiquity Global Leaderboard – Exemplary Leadership in Human Resources

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