Michael Naufal

Managing Partner of Boyden’s Ottawa and Toronto offices, Michael leads the firm’s Social Impact practice and specializes in President & CEO and Board search. His clients include a broad range of mission-oriented and public-interest organizations in the healthcare, education and non-profit sectors. In addition to his search work, he conducts research and has published a number of articles on leadership in social impact organizations.

Professional Focus

20 years’ experience in executive search
Particular expertise in the healthcare, not-for-profit and education sectors
Leads searches for all levels of senior management and board positions
Significant experience working with local, provincial, national, and international boards and selection committees
Conducts research and develops thought leadership articles on search-related topics

Business Expertise

Career search professional with extensive experience recruiting for senior leadership roles

Additional Expertise

Education
Not-For-Profit
Chief Executive Officers

Areas of Expertise

Education & Certifications

Bachelor of Laws from University of Western Ontario
Honours degree in economics from Queen's University

PROPHET

Affiliations & Awards

Served on a number of boards
Member, Law Society of Upper Canada

Ottawa

Suite 300
979 Bank Street
Ottawa
Canada

Case Studies

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Building Institutional Investment Operations Leadership for a Mission-Driven Family Office

Boyden partnered with a leading family office and its affiliated foundation to appoint a Head of Institutional Investment Operations capable of designing and implementing a scalable operational platform to support a growing investment portfolio and long-term philanthropic objectives.

A New CEO for a New Chapter

A non-profit addressing food insecurity selected a new CEO experienced in change management to navigate post-pandemic challenges.

Elevating IT Excellence: An Ivy League University’s Search for Top Talent

Thought Leadership

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Articles & Papers

In Search of the Elusive Bilingual Executives: Beyond a hope, a prayer, and a dream

Featuring Marie-Hélène Gaudreault, Leader in Boyden’s Social Impact Practice

Boyden Report Series

As social impact organisations stir our conscience, where does your organisation stand?

Social Impact Report: Analysing the trends and companies reshaping the role of enterprise in society, with expert insights from Boyden's Global Social Impact Practice Members

Articles & Papers

Boyden in Malta: Momentum in the Mediterranean

A look at Malta’s most vibrant industries and economic successes with insights from local Partner Dr. Vassilis Trochalidis of Boyden Greece, Cyprus and Malta.