Claudia Pascu

Claudia Pascu has an unmatched drive for results and focuses on senior executive roles in various industries including technology, manufacturing and consumer products. Having navigated complex, multi-stakeholder environments and gained a deep understanding of the ESG landscape, she is committed to helping clients align their talent strategies with ESG and DEI goals.

Professional Focus

Nearly 20 years’ experience in executive search and talent acquisition, both local and international
Recruits senior executives in a broad range of sectors including social impact, human resources, technology, manufacturing, entertainment, consumer products, and marketing
Member of Boyden’s Global Social Impact and Human Resources Practice Groups
Specialized expertise in ESG (environmental, social and governance) and DEI (diversity, equity and inclusion) strategy, initiatives, programme development and implementation
Adept in working with organizations of all sizes and organizational structures, from start-ups to multinational organizations
Fluent in English, French, German and Romanian

Business Expertise

Promoted from Principal and Senior Associate roles at Boyden since joining the firm in 2016
Senior Advisor, Talent Acquisition at a large multinational human capital consulting and recruitment firm; involved in all aspects of recruitment process for senior roles across Canada and the U.S.
Director of Search at a national executive search firm as well as all functional roles within the professional services sector, i.e. marketing, HR and IT

Additional Expertise

Consumer Products
Industrial
Technology
Marketing
Entertainment

Areas of Expertise

Education & Certifications

Bachelor’s degree from University of Bucharest, Romania
Executive Certificate in HR Leadership, Cornell University
Advanced Strategic Human Resources Practices, Cornell University
Human Capital Strategist Certification, Human Capital Institute
Global Human Capital Strategist Certification, Human Capital Institute
Strategic Workforce Planning Certification, Human Capital Institute
Additional studies in organizational communication at University of Montréal

PROPHET

Affiliations & Awards

Board member, HR, University of Montreal
Member, Order of Human Resources Professionals Québec (2011-present)

Montréal

Suite 1018
1 Place Ville Marie
Montréal QC
Canada

Case Studies

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

Strategic Leadership in Crisis: Elevating Communications and Protecting Reputation

Amid a politically sensitive crisis, our client, a major social impact organization, faced significant reputational risks. Lacking a Head of Public & Government Affairs for over three years, they turned to Boyden for urgent strategic communications leadership.

Orchestrating a 'Picture-Perfect' AVP Recruitment at UCF

In a pivotal phase of growth, the University of Central Florida's Advancement & Partnerships Division partnered with Boyden to recruit an Associate Vice President of Advancement Operations, marking their third collaborative effort. As stated by the SVP of Advancement and Partnerships, here, we share how Boyden orchestrated a "picture-perfect" search to secure a strategic leader pivotal to UCF's advancement goals.

Thought Leadership

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Blog

Reinventing the Work Environment to Resolve the “Great Paradox”: Five Tips for HR Leaders

Support communication, culture and collaboration in the new work paradigm by addressing employees’ desire for both flexibility and human connection.

Survey

North America Regional Analysis: Exploring adaptivity through strategy and talent

Today’s complex landscape demands adaptive, empathetic leaders, who accelerate decision-making to navigate opportunity and mitigate risk.

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