NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Boyden, a global leader in executive search with 70 offices in over 40 countries, announced today that Don Leon, a leading executive recruiter, has joined its New York office as a Partner.
Mr. Leon specializes in placing C-level and senior executives for media and digital technology companies and content publishers. He has worked with Fortune 500 companies as well as many early-stage companies, and has a deep understanding of the complexities of digital media and technology. Prior to joining Boyden, he was a Managing Director at a New York-based boutique search firm. Previously, Mr. Leon worked at Conde Nast, where he was an integral part of the launch and positioning of CondeNet, an early online content provider for the Internet.
Mr. Leon has executed search assignments for such clients as Clear Channel Media and Entertainment, Travelocity, Washington Post Digital and United Business Media. He has also successfully completed searches for start-ups and newly-funded companies, where he was retained to identify strategic and integral hires.
“Don brings with him a specialized skill set which perfectly complements Boyden’s media and technology practice here in New York,” said Jeanne Branthover, Leader of Boyden’s Global Financial Services Practice and Managing Partner of Boyden New York. “His vision, leadership skills and distinguished experience will allow our clients to strategically expand their management teams to new levels.”
Mr. Leon is a blogger and has been a contributor to the Wall Street Journal and The Ladders. He has also served as a speaker at Ad-Tech and 212 NYC.
He holds a bachelor’s degree from the University of Maryland, where he majored in communications and minored in business. A believer in giving back, Mr. Leon serves as a mentor for college students seeking careers in the digital industry.
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Boyden is a global leader in the executive search industry with 70 offices in over 40 countries. Founded in 1946, Boyden specializes in high level executive search, interim management and human capital consulting across a broad spectrum of industries. For further information, visit www.boyden.com.