Michelle Richard
- Managing Partner, Canada
- Global Practice Leader, Social Impact Practice
- Global Sector Co-Leader, Social Enterprise
+1 613 742 3208
mrichard@boyden.com
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A senior Partner and practice member, Michelle Richard works with public, not-for-profit and private sector clients, with a focus on bringing private sector talent to governmental departments, agencies and Crown corporations. She has advised some of the most prominent organizations in Canada, and played an instrumental role in recruiting over 500 senior leaders at the CEO, VP and board level.
Professional Focus
- Focus on Crown corporations as well as governmental agencies and departments
- CEO, Vice President, board appointments
- Public, not-for-profit and private sectors
- Experience working with organizations such as VIA Rail, the Competition Bureau of Canada, National Research Council, Canada Post Corporation, Library of Parliament, Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation, Office of the Auditor General of Canada
Business Expertise
- Sales, marketing and training leadership roles with Bristol Myers Squibb Pharmaceuticals: worked with national and international healthcare communities, governments and representatives of major associations
- Led teambuilding and leadership sessions across Canada and the US
- Started career in education
Practice Membership
Global Cross-Sector Practices
- CEO & Board Services
- Human Resources
- Social Impact
Additional Expertise
- Finance
- Chief Executive Officer
Education & Certifications
- Bachelor of Science and Bachelor of Education from University of New Brunswick
- Certificates in advanced management programs
Affiliations & Awards
- Faculty member, The Directors College, a DeGroote School of Business - Conference Board of Canada partnership
- Instructor, Get on Board Program - Canadian Board Diversity Council (CBDC)
- Board member and former Chair, Vision Awards
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