Board welcomes back previous Chair alongside highly seasoned new appointees
May, 2025 – Boyden, a premier leadership and talent advisory firm with more than 75 offices in over 45 countries, is proud to announce the re-election of Kathleen Dunton as Chair of Boyden’s Board of Directors, reaffirming her leadership and vision for the firm’s future. In addition to continuing her role as Chair, Kathleen has also been re-elected to serve as an At-Large Board member for a third consecutive term.
Kathleen brings nearly 30 years of experience in executive search and has developed a deep expertise in the private equity, industrial and professional services sectors. As the head of the Private Equity and Venture Capital practice for EMEA, she plays a key role in advising early-stage and high-growth companies, working closely with both regional and international teams.
“I’m honored to have been re-elected as Chair of the Board,” Kathleen Dunton, Managing Partner Germany, said. “In the last year we’ve achieved significant milestones and I look forward to not only working with our new and returning Board members, but also with the outstanding team at BWC to continue to deliver the highest quality of service to our clients.”
We are also proud to announce the re-election of Henrik Harbo as an At-Large Board member and Managing Partner in Denmark, recognizing his continued contributions and dedication. His experience will remain an integral part of the firm’s growth and success. Alongside Ms. Dunton and Mr. Harbo’s re-election, we welcome João Guedes Vaz, Managing Partner Portugal and Robert Travis, Managing Partner US as newly elected At-Large Directors. Their combined areas of expertise encompass a wide range of critical skills and industry knowledge, each bringing proven track records of success to the Board.
Before embarking on his career in executive search, Henrik built a distinguished track record in senior investment banking and financial positions within leading global organisations, earning recognition as a respected business leader across the Nordic region and internationally. With a decade of experience in executive search, Henrik brings extensive expertise in client placements spanning M&A, corporate finance, strategy, and valuation, as well as the energy, industrial, and retail sectors. With Henrik’s re-election, Boyden will continue to leverage his financial acumen, ensuring informed decisions on key financial and strategic matters before the Board.
João's experience in leadership consulting spans nearly two decades and is concentrated in multicultural and multinational organizations. João has collaborated with some of the largest corporations in Europe, the Middle East and Africa across a variety of industries and currently leads Boyden’s leadership consulting practice in Portugal. His cross-continental experience positions him to offer a diverse global perspective. This election marks João's first time serving on the Board, and his experience reflects the confidence placed in his abilities to contribute meaningfully to the firm’s future.
Robert has spent over 25 years in executive search and brings his expertise in manufacturing, fabrication, energy/energy services and technology sectors to the Board as a newly elected member. His experience in various roles across the C-Suite give him a holistic understanding of organizational leadership. Robert originally joined the Board in 2007, serving three consecutive terms, and after a brief hiatus, he returned for a short tenure from 2018-2020. Due to his unwavering dedication and leadership, he has been re-elected once again, to continue a pivotal role in shaping the firm’s vision and direction.
Each of these individuals bring a unique set of strengths and outlooks to the Board and will collaborate to elevate Boyden’s position within the executive search industry.
About Boyden
Boyden is a premier leadership and talent advisory firm with more than 75 offices in over 45 countries. Our global reach enables us to serve client needs anywhere they conduct business. We connect great companies with great leaders through executive search, interim management and leadership consulting solutions. Boyden is ranked amongst the top companies on Forbes’ Americas Best Executive Recruiting Firms for 2025. For further information, visit www.boyden.com.
