Kathy Luu
Senior Associate @Boyden
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WORK HISTORY
Senior Associate @Boyden
Toronto, ON, CA
Supports end-to-end executive search engagements for C-suite, EVP-level, VP-level, and Physician Leader positions across provincial and national healthcare organizations, including hospitals, academic health science centres, research institutes, etc.•Conducts in-depth market research, competitive intelligence gathering, and talent mapping to identify, assess, and benchmark senior executives.•Manages client and candidate communications, including development of detailed position profiles, interview coordination, feedback collection, and offer facilitation.•Drafts compelling candidate briefs and search documentation to ensure alignment among internal teams and client stakeholders.•Collaborates closely with Partners on proposal development, pitch materials, and customized candidate sourcing strategies.•Supports multiple simultaneous executive search mandates within complex healthcare systems, contributing to research strategy, longlist development, and stakeholder engagement.•Conducts screening interviews with a focus on leadership competencies, healthcare sector experience, and organizational culture alignment.•Utilizes CRM and project management tools to ensure accurate documentation, timely updates, and strong internal workflow management.•Partners with project coordinators to deliver consistent, high-quality reporting and communication to clients.•Monitors and analyzes market trends, organizational shifts, and regulatory changes in the healthcare sector to inform search strategy.•Participates in debrief sessions with clients and candidates to assess alignment and refine search direction.•Contributes to firm-wide knowledge sharing by capturing market insights, updating talent databases, and developing internal best practices.•Supports diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives by embedding inclusive language in documentation and proactively sourcing diverse candidate slates.
EDUCATION
Wilfrid Laurier University
Honours Bachelor of Health Sciences (B.Sc.) - with distinction , Miniors in Psychology and Biology
William Lyon Mackenzie Collegiate Institute
High School Diploma, High School/Secondary Diplomas and Certificates
University of Waterloo
Master of Science - MSc, Public Health and Health Systems
ABOUT KATHY LUU
Kathy Luu is a Senior Associate and member of the Health Care practice at Boyden. She specializes in health care and has supported the team on C-suite, EVP-level, VP-level, and Physician Leader recruitments. In collaboration with the team, she identifies exceptional leaders and works with clients including healthcare provider organizations, academic centres, and health-based community agencies.Prior to joining Boyden, Kathy was an experienced community-based researcher with an extensive background in public health and a passion for healthcare access, social determinants of health, and health equity. She has worked with non-profits, NGOs and healthcare professionals in these areas, honing her leadership skills and research expertise. She applies equal diligence to developing search strategies and gathering intelligence to support informed decision-making.Kathy supported research projects at the North American Observatory on Health Systems and Unity Health Toronto. Her research focused on public health and research systems, global health, mental health, HIV/AIDS, 2SLGBTQIA+ health and well-being, and social justice. Her passion originates from her academic background and personal devotion to strive for health equity and the development of health-promoting policies for marginalized populations. She completed a Master of Science at the School of Public Health and Health Systems (now referred to as the School of Public Health Sciences) at the University of Waterloo.
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