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Vincent Poupart-Brunelle
Principal, Canada
Vincent Poupart-Brunelle has dedicated his professional journey to talent acquisition, demonstrating extensive expertise across various industries. With a full command of executive search best practices, he seamlessly integrates market knowledge and business acumen into his assignments. He prioritizes the satisfaction of his clients by placing a strong emphasis on understanding their unique needs.
Professional Focus
- 15 years’ experience in executive search, recruitment, talent assessment and acquisition
- Specialized concentration on senior executive searches, including C-suite, VP, and board roles
- Partners with clients in industries ranging from technology, financial services, and industrial manufacturing to consumer & retail and real estate
- Proficient in overseeing the full recruitment cycle, encompassing search strategy development, position specifications, candidate research and assessment, client presentation, and final negotiations
- Fluent in French and English
Business Expertise
- Talent Sourcing Expert at a leading Canadian staffing and recruitment firm
- Talent Acquisition Advisor at technology company Avanquest, now part of Claranova; piloted implementation of talent acquisition program
- Director of Talent at a Canadian executive search firm specializing in finance and accounting, tax, human resources, and operations
- Started career as a Talent Acquisition Specialist for CAE, a global training firm focused on the civil aviation, defence and security, and healthcare markets
Additional Expertise
- Technology
- Consumer & Retail
- Human Resources
- Manufacturing
- Real Estate and Construction
Areas of Expertise
Education & Certifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Relations from Université de Montréal
Case Studies
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From Innovation to Execution: Leadership in Power Semiconductor Development
How Boyden placed a strategic SVP to drive e-mobility growth
Cybersecurity Excellence: Strengthening Trust and Digital Resilience
A Caribbean financial and mortgage bank partnered with Boyden to recruit a strategic Chief Information Security Officer (CISO), enhancing cybersecurity governance and supporting digital transformation across the organization.
Bridging the Gap: Finance Meets Operations in Agribusiness
How Boyden partnered with one of the world’s largest nut and grape producers to recruit transformative operational-finance leadership.
Thought Leadership
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Boyden Report Series
What’s Next for Industry? AI, Transformation, and the Talent Imperative
Industrial Trends Report: Analysing markets, studies, and trends on how AI, machine learning, and digitalisation are reshaping the industrial sector, with expert insights on talent and leadership from Boyden’s Global Industrial Practice Members.
Articles & Papers
The CFO to CEO Pathway: What Boards Look for in Leader
From financial steward to enterprise leader—seen at Signal Energy and measured by what boards value most.
Articles & Papers
A Regional CEO Search to Realise U.S. Market Potential for a European Family-Owned Business
A European family-owned business approaching generational transition recognized that its U.S. operation required more than continuity—it required growth. The challenge was to redefine leadership for a critical market while navigating family dynamics and cross-border complexity. Here’s how the right appointment helped unlock the company’s U.S. potential.
Articles & Papers
A Third Generation Charts a New Course
A third-generation family business found itself navigating sudden global disruption with limited internal capability to manage a complex reshoring effort. The solution was not more control, but the confidence to bring in the right external expertise. This is how the family safeguarded its legacy by acting decisively—and differently.
Media
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Board Journey 360 Fireside Series featuring President & CEO of IRICoR, Nadine Beauger
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Board Journey 360 Fireside Series featuring energy executive and corporate director, Judith Athaide
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THE CHRO AGENDA: CEO & C-Suite Succession & Leadership Continuity
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Breakfast with Boyden: Jeanie Kim & Kathy Ash
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News & Events
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In the Media
Why the CFO mindset can clash with CEO demands
In the Media
Epochal change: Why the automotive industry needs diversity now
In this guest article for the” Top 25 Women” initiative, Jutta Menzenbach of Boyden, an executive search firm, writes about the importance of diversity in the automotive industry to drive economic success.
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