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Boyden Expands in Europe by Appointing Six New Partners and One Principal
New additions strengthen client support in executive search and interim management
Alina Ostemirova
Senior Associate, Kazakhstan
Alina Ostemirova has nearly a decade of experience in recruitment, executive search, and human resources. She specializes in technology and has a particularly strong track of recruiting IT experts, specialists and leaders. She has helped numerous executives and teams develop talent acquisition strategies, assess candidates, and recruit high-impact professionals in Kazakhstan and the CIS.
Professional Focus
- Nearly 10 years’ experience in recruitment, executive search, HR consulting and management
- Specialization in technology roles including IT (frontend, backend, full stack, mobile), digital, engineering, data science and project management
- Industry expertise in technology and FMCG
- Skilled in full-cycle recruitment, HR processes, onboarding, training and development, talent mapping, HR/employer branding, process management
- Native Kazakh, fluent in Russian and English
Business Expertise
- Independent IT Recruiter; worked with large and mid-sized companies in Kazakhstan and CIS region
- Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist at Philip Morris International
- HR Generalist at Khan Group, an IT services firm; responsible for recruitment of all HR and IT functions; developed and grew human resources function
- Recruitment Assistant at Business-Constructor, an international training and consulting firm
Additional Expertise
- Consumer Products - FMCG
- Technology - IT
- Digital
- Ecommerce
Education & Certifications
- Bachelor’s degree from ALMA University
- HR and recruitment certifications from EUROBAK, SHL, Laba, Business-Constructor
Case Studies
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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.
Transforming Operations in a Family-Owned Medical Device Business
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
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.
Boyden Report Series
What’s Next for Industry? AI, Transformation, and the Talent Imperative
Industrial Trends Report: Analysing markets, studies, and trends on how AI, machine learning, and digitalisation are reshaping the industrial sector, with expert insights on talent and leadership from Boyden’s Global Industrial Practice Members.
Boyden Report Series
As social impact organisations stir our conscience, where does your organisation stand?
Social Impact Report: Analysing the trends and companies reshaping the role of enterprise in society, with expert insights from Boyden's Global Social Impact Practice Members
News & Events
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Press Release
Boyden Research Sees Asia-Pacific Ahead in Sustainability Leadership
Highest number of Chief Sustainability Officers, robust investment and priority skills at executive and board level
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Boyden Finds Digital Progress Puts Europe in Pole Position to Champion Industry 5.0
Global research shows Industry 5.0 gathering pace as European business leaders excel in leveraging digital capabilities through human ingenuity
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