Jim Harmon

Leader of Boyden’s Ontario offices, Jim Harmon is one of Canada’s most experienced search professionals. Over more than two decades, he has completed hundreds of searches for clients ranging from early-stage start-ups, to global public companies. His work has focused on board, C-suite, and VP recruitment, including dozens of CEOs. Jim also specializes in recruiting transformative IT, data and digital leadership talent.

Professional Focus

25 years’ experience in executive search
Specializes in technology, aerospace & defense sectors
Focus on board, CEO, C-suite and senior technology, engineering, and IT executives
Subspecialty in closely held, owner-managed, and family businesses
Co-Founder of Boyden’s Ontario offices; serves on Boyden’s Canadian Board of Directors
Industry thought leader: contributor to Ottawa Citizen, Business Insider, Financial Post, Globe & Mail, CIO Magazine; speaking engagements at Financial Executives International, Institute of Corporate Directors, Young Presidents’ Organization

Business Expertise

Previously held business development roles in the transportation sector

Practice Membership

Global Industry Practices

Technology

Global Cross-Sector Practices

CEO & Board Services
Private Equity & Venture Capital

Additional Expertise

Industrial
Professional Services

Education & Certifications

BA from University of New Brunswick

Affiliations & Awards

Co-Founder of MindTrust Leadership Development Program
Past Chair of the Ottawa Hospital Foundation; Past Chair of the Ottawa Chapter of Young Presidents' Organization; Past Chair of Fern Hill School in Ottawa
An active Member of YPO and Chief Executives Organization (CEO)

Featured Insights

Boyden Executive Survey

Talent-led transformation in a post-pandemic world: North America

How can global business leaders deliver on ambitions of growth and reinvention?

Articles & Papers

Preparing the C-Suite for the AI Economy in 2025:

Leadership will make or break the transformation to the AI Economy. Success often pivots on whether an organization’s leadership fully demonstrates their willingness and commitment to change. Clearly, for the transformation to deliver on the desired unprecedented productivity gains of AI, the C-Suite needs to be ready and willing to undertake the organizational “surgery” required. There are no quick fixes. Transform or die!

Case Study

Strengthening Financial Leadership in Private Equity-Backed Manufacturing and Energy Logistics

In the complex landscape of energy logistics, our private equity client was seeking a visionary financial leader to steer its ambitious growth trajectory. Here, we explore how Boyden navigated this challenge, securing a strategic VP Finance and Accounting equipped to fortify financial foundations and drive operational excellence.

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