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Allan Marks is recognised as one of Australia’s leading executive search consultants. In addition to his background in finance, he has extensive experience in the executive search industry throughout Asia-Pacific, Europe and North America as well as Australia. He focuses on CEO, C‑level, and Board appointments, as well as Board Advisory. He previously served on the Boyden World Corporation Board and leads CEO & Board Services for APAC.
Professional Focus
- Over 30 years’ experience in executive search in Asia/Pacific, Europe and North America
- APAC Regional Leader of the CEO & Board Services Practice
- Specialises in CEO, C-level and Board Appointments
- Allan has diverse sector experience including road experience in a variety of industries: Industrials (transportation, infrastructure, energy, mining, manufacturing, construction); Consumer (retail, food, distribution); Telecommunications; Healthcare; Financial and Professional Services
- Clients include large, medium and small Publicly Listed Companies as well as Private Capital, being privately and family-owned companies, private equity, investment and asset managers and professional services firms
- A long track record of successful appointments in a range of CEO, CFO and other C-level roles, as well as Chairs and Non-Executive Directors
Business Expertise
- Strong commercial background in both public and privately owned organisations
- Extensive board experience (domestic and international) including IPOs and acquisitions
- Chair experience for an international board
- Co-founder of and Managing Director of present firm
- Managing Director of one of Australia’s largest publicly listed executive search firms
- Managing Director at one of the world’s largest executive search and selection firms: established Australian operations and served as an international board member
- A Graduate of the University of London and began professional career with a Chartered Accounting firm in London before transitioning into recruitment and search
Additional Expertise
- Consumer & Retail
- Mining and Primary Materials
- Infrastructure and Transportation
- Industrial Manufacturing
- Supply Chain and Logistics
- Energy
Areas of Expertise
Education & Certifications
Bachelor of Social Science and Economics (Hons) from University of London (UK)
Case Studies
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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.
From Innovation to Execution: Leadership in Power Semiconductor Development
How Boyden placed a strategic SVP to drive e-mobility growth
Breaking Silos, Building Systems: A CTO Search at the Intersection of Tech and Business
How Boyden identified a strategic leader to unify engineering, quality, and commercial outcomes in automotive systems.
Thought Leadership
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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.
Articles & Papers
The CFO to CEO Pathway: What Boards Look for in Leader
From financial steward to enterprise leader—seen at Signal Energy and measured by what boards value most.
Blog
No exit: why PE-backed energy needs a new leadership playbook
As PE holding periods in energy stretch and exits narrow, this article explores why leadership strategy must adapt to fatigue, risk and changing investment realities.
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.
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