Trina Gordon

Chairman, Boyden World

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Company Info: Boyden World

Web site: www.boyden.com

Address: 180 N. Stetson Ave., Suite 2500, Chicago, Ill. 60601

Phone: 312-565-1300

E-mail: tgordon@boyden.com

Advice: Seek out and contribute to an organization that interests you. The opportunity to gain the critical leadership, collaboration, organizational, and networking skills will follow. Maintain a focused discipline to achieve your goals and exceed others’ expectations. Be well-versed in your business and develop a global perspective.

Qualities sought in emerging leaders: Intellect, vision, passion, drive, integrity, self-awareness, ability to inspire and motivate

Sector specialization: Consumer products, industrial products, digital technology/media, health care/insurance, distribution services

Job function specialization: Board directors, presidents, C-suite

Geographical Focus: Global

Companies I often recruit for: Confidential

Favorite historical figure: Elizabeth I

Education: Auburn Univ., BS, Public Administration, 1975, and MA, Political Science, 1976; Northwestern Univ., Boyden-Kellogg Advanced Consulting Program, 1997

Languages: English

Employment history: Boyden World, Chairman, 2007 to present, Board Member, 2000 to present, Managing Director, Boyden Global Executive Search, 1990 to present; William H. Clark Assoc., Partner, 1978-90

Other interests: Running, fitness, motorcycling, travel, reading, Asian art and antiques

Professional/Membership Affiliations: The Chicago Network; Economic Club of Chicago; Human Resources Planning Society; President, Board of Directors, Friends of Prentice, Prentice Women’s Hospital & Maternity Center of Northwestern Memorial Hospital

Experience in executive search consulting: 29 years

High Profile Placement: Two presidents and CEOs who were the first women to assume the role in the history of their multibillion-dollar companies and in their respective industries

Other paths I might have pursued: Equine veterinary medicine

The global business trend that will most influence corporate performance in the future: The importance of safeguarding corporate values and purpose; they will define and differentiate your company with customers, employees, and competitors. The accelerating pace of global change will necessitate consistent progress without losing sight of those values.