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Abi Vickers
Operations Manager, United Kingdom
Abi Vickers has a broad management skillset spanning human resources, IT, CRM and finance, enabling her to capably direct all facets of Boyden United Kingdom’s day-to-day operations while planning for the longer term. She makes excellence in client service a priority, and takes the initiative to ensure all activities revolve around delivering positive experiences and outcomes.
Professional Focus
- Nearly 15 years’ experience in operations management within the executive search industry
- Highly skilled in budgetary planning, supply chain and cost management, contract negotiations; human resources, recruitment and training; IT sourcing and management; relationship and programme management
- Experience working collaboratively with boards and senior management teams
- Industry background in property/real estate, financial services, professional services, human resources
Business Expertise
- Operations Manager at an executive search firm focused on real estate and financial services; worked with management team, reported directly to board
- Team Secretary roles at several leading property firms; reported directly to senior executives in operations, finance and general management
- Training & Events Co-ordinator for CIPD (Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development), a professional association for human resource management
- Earlier administrative roles in the serviced office and commercial property management industries
Additional Expertise
- Professional Services
- Property
- Human Resources
Case Studies
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Transforming Operations in a Family-Owned Medical Device Business
Building Institutional Investment Operations Leadership for a Mission-Driven Family Office
Boyden partnered with a leading family office and its affiliated foundation to appoint a Head of Institutional Investment Operations capable of designing and implementing a scalable operational platform to support a growing investment portfolio and long-term philanthropic objectives.
A Time-Critical CFO Hire for a Scaling, PE-Backed Manufacturer
Boyden partnered with a private equity-backed leader in automated test systems to execute a Partner-led search with disciplined assessment and rapid momentum, identifying a finalist within two weeks and closing the mandate within 60 days.
Thought Leadership
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Articles & Papers
A Regional CEO Search to Realise U.S. Market Potential for a European Family-Owned Business
A European family-owned business approaching generational transition recognized that its U.S. operation required more than continuity—it required growth. The challenge was to redefine leadership for a critical market while navigating family dynamics and cross-border complexity. Here’s how the right appointment helped unlock the company’s U.S. potential.
Articles & Papers
MedTech Leadership Succession & Next-Gen Executive Strategy
Discover why MedTech leadership succession is a strategic imperative—and how these companies can build strong, future-ready executive pipelines.
Articles & Papers
Why Leadership Capability is now the Defining Challenge for Family Businesses
Voices of Family Business Survey
Articles & Papers
Private Equity's Role in Powering the Energy Transition
As energy markets transform, private equity is driving the transition with diversified portfolios and leaders who can master both legacy and renewable systems.
Media
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Navigating the Complex World of Global Sports with Jonny Gray
Podcast
Curiosity vs Expertise—Why Leaders Are Generalists with Xenia Wickett Founder of Wickett Advisory
Podcast
Leaders in Focus featuring Chad Hesters, CEO and President of Boyden
Video
Leaders in Focus featuring Mark Russell, CEO, The Children's Society
Video
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