Unilever’s potential exit from its Foods division could reshape Big Food, triggering supply‑chain shifts, leadership changes, and major competitive realignment.
As a strategist and innovator, Adam Susman brings a distinctive technological focus to Boyden’s global initiatives, leveraging digital solutions to improve client experiences and outcomes. He also works closely with our global industry and cross-sector practices to identify opportunities for evolving the organization. He excels at analysing complex challenges and conceptualizing novel approaches.
Professional Focus
- Over 15 years’ experience supporting Boyden’s strategic technology goals
- Identifies and deploys global technology solutions, develops tools to facilitate cross-border collaboration, heads thought leadership initiatives, optimizes process efficiencies through streamlining and automation, and addresses business and legal challenges
- Extensive background in digital media/content, marketing, business development, operations, strategic partnerships, client relations, complex program and project management
- Serves as the global liaison to Practice Groups and supports new Partners across all sectors in realizing their strategic priorities
Business Expertise
- 20+ year career as an entrepreneur and leader in roles spanning creative, production and information architecture in interactive and multi-platform media, experiential/immersive entertainment and content syndication
- Independent consultant focused on technology/digital strategy
- Marketing, operations and general management roles with multimedia entertainment and gaming firms in Los Angeles and New York
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 leading automotive supplier leveraged the combined strength of executive search and interim management to fill a critical CFO position quickly and sustainably – laying the foundation for successful transformation and financial stability.
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.
A look at how innovation has shaped executive search over time—and why the fundamentals of leadership decision-making remain unchanged, even eight decades on.
An in-depth look at how to use the Reflective Best Self Exercise (RBSE) to deepen leadership self‑awareness, strengthen team cohesion, and drive authentic, strengths‑based leadership transformation through real stories and meaningful reflection.
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.
A practical overview of how private equity firms execute the Transition Leadership Upgrade, including the Five A’s playbook, common leadership pitfalls, governance activation, cultural integration, and strategies to accelerate value creation from day one.
Companies are increasingly stacking multiple C‑suite titles onto single executives as boards balance efficiency, risk, leadership gaps, and rising burnout.
Boyden is pleased to share the appointment news of Maria Duran-Schneider, a recruitment led by Andrew Dumont
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