Press Release
TTC Pension Plan Welcomes New CEO
Boyden is pleased to share the appointment news of Heather Wolfe, a recruitment led by Kevin Gormely
Maja Messam
Senior Associate, Canada
Maja Messam is a dedicated professional and leader, adept at collaborating with colleagues and clients to strategize, develop and deliver impactful talent solutions. Bilingual in English and French, Maja is also a strong communicator who is passionate about making recruiting practices more equitable and ensuring that diversity and inclusion policies are well informed, data driven, and practical.
Professional Focus
- More than 5 years’ professional experience and business background in the not-for-profit sector with specialized expertise in ESG and advocacy
- Involved in all aspects of senior-level search assignments, with an emphasis on research and strategy as well as candidate identification, assessment and engagement
- Bilingual English and French
Business Expertise
- Previously a Project Coordinator and Communications Expert at Boyden Canada, Ottawa
- Head of Operations at the non-profit Mauril-Bélanger Social Innovation Workshop (L'Atelier), Ottawa
- Communications Manager at Send Your Support non-profit initiative Toronto
- Program Coordinator at COSTI Immigrant Services, a non-profit serving immigrant communities, Toronto
Additional Expertise
- Not-for-Profit
- Social Impact
Education & Certifications
- Bachelor’s degree in communications and media studies, French Immersion Stream from University of Ottawa
- French Immersion Certificate, York Region District School Board
Case Studies
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Transforming Operations in a Family-Owned Medical Device Business
Building a High-Performance HR Function for a Multi-Site Laboratory Organization
Through collaboration with Boyden, the Chief People Officer of a PE-backed company secured two pivotal leaders, a Vice President of Human Resources and a Head of Talent Acquisition, to elevate human capital strategy, drive transformation, streamline recruitment, and strengthen enterprise alignment.
Strengthening Advancement Capacity and Culture Through a Long-Term Search Partnership
With Boyden’s support, Loyola Marymount University built a high-performing advancement team by filling 15 key fundraising roles over five years, strengthening collaboration, continuity, and campaign readiness.
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
Articles & Papers
A First External CEO Leads a First Generational Succession
A family enterprise approaching its first generational transition found leadership fragmented across sibling-led divisions. Growth was possible, but cohesion was not guaranteed. By introducing independent executive leadership, the family gained clarity, strengthened governance, and set a foundation for long-term continuity. Here’s how unified leadership replaced complexity.
Articles & Papers
Part 3: 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
Blog
No Passengers: How Shared Accountability Drives Organizational Momentum
Discover how shared accountability fuels high-performing cultures, with insights from Netflix and strategies to overcome common barriers like blame culture and misaligned incentives.
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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Board Journey 360 Fireside Series featuring CEO & Board Director Kendra MacDonald
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Board Journey 360 Fireside Series featuring Board Director Barbara Bellissimo
Video
News & Events
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Press Release
Canadian Marketing Association Appoints New President and CEO
Boyden is pleased to share the appointment news of Esther Benzie, a recruitment led by Ian Collyer
Event
Boyden's Eric Lathrop Joins as Moderator for CEO of the Year Breakfast with Colonnade BridgePort CEO Hugh Gorman
This event is in partnership with the Ottawa Board of Trade and the Ottawa Business Journal
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