Kate Ralston contributes specialized expertise in a range of industries with a focus on not-for-profit and social impact, playing an active role in all aspects of search mandates. She is a strong relationship builder and communicator, dedicated to connecting people and organizations and delivering positive experiences. She is also committed to promoting inclusive search strategies and processes.
Professional Focus
- More than seven years’ experience in executive search and recruitment
- Involved in searches for senior executives and other leadership roles in the public and private sectors
- Successful track record in a range of industries with specialization in not-for-profit, social impact, and higher education
- Proficient in all aspects of the search process: strategy development, research, candidate sourcing and assessment, project management, referencing, and reporting
- Member of Boyden Canada’s National DEI Leadership Committee
Business Expertise
- Promoted from Associate at Boyden, and previously from Project Coordinator
- Project Manager at a prominent international executive search firm based in Canada
- Special Projects Manager for a Canadian PPE manufacturer; managed website redesign, creation of e-commerce platform, market research and other projects
- Senior Administrative Assistant at the Health Services Executive (HSE), administrative arm of Ireland’s public health services, based in Dublin
- Earlier roles in sales and administration
Sector Expertise
- Not-for-Profit
- Social Impact
- Higher Education
- Arts & Culture
- Public Sector
- Communications
- Human Resources
- Board Services
Education & Certifications
- Bachelor’s degree from University of Ottawa
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