Global executive search firm Boyden has promoted Gray Hollett to chief marketing officer, responsible for global brand management and marketing.

Based in New York, Hollett, who has served as Boyden’s vice-president of global marketing since joining the firm in 2006, will continue to lead Boyden’s branding, communications and reputation management.

In his new role, effective immediately, he will also assume additional responsibilities in support of the firm’s strategic and operational direction, working closely with Boyden’s new president and chief executive, Trina Gordon, guiding day-to-day operations and client service programmes.