Ron Robertson

Ron Robertson

Boyden

Ron Robertson is a nationally recognized leader in executive recruiting. He has recruited CEOs, Vice-Presidents and Board Directors for hundreds of clients.

A founding Partner of Boyden’s Ottawa office, Ron Robertson is a nationally recognized leader in executive recruiting. He has recruited CEOs, Vice-Presidents and Board Directors for hundreds of clients, including some of the largest, most successful organizations in Canada. He specializes in recruiting leaders in the electric power industry, as well as for commercial Crown corporations and complex multi-stakeholder organizations.

Professional Focus

• More than 40 years’ experience in executive recruitment
• Extensive experience recruiting senior leaders: Chief Executive Officers, Vice-Presidents, Board Directors
• Specialty in recruiting private and public sector talent into the electric power industry, commercial Crown corporations, and complex multi-stakeholder organizations
• Writes extensively on recruitment, assessment and integration of senior executives

Business Expertise

• Founding Partner of Boyden’s Ottawa Office
• Leader of a manufacturing company in Atlantic Canada

Practice Membership

Global Cross-Sector Practices

• CEO & Board Services, Practice Member, Americas Leader

Additional Sector Expertise

• Crown Corporations
• Electric Power Utilities
• Social Impact

Education & Certifications

• MBA from University of Michigan, concentration in organizational behaviour
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering from University of New Brunswick

Affiliations & Awards

• Founder of:
  • The CEO Breakfast
  • Vision Awards
  • CHRO Roundtable

Featured Thought Leadership:

Recruiting Your Next CEO: Practical Advice for Canadian Boards

Chairing a Search Committee: A Guide to Improving the Outcome

Assessing Executives for Critical Positions

Deciding Who Will Lead – Sound Advice About Assessing Candidates for Top Leadership Positions

The New Executive: Making the Transition a Success

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