Anders Lindholm has 30 years’ experience in executive search in Europe, the Americas and Asia-Pacific. Having founded a boutique firm in Italy, and worked with another leading international firm here, he has in-depth knowledge of the Italian business and talent landscape. This insight, and his ability to succeed in complex, cross-border assignments, have earned him long-term client relationships.
Professional Focus
- 30 years’ experience in executive search
- Regional Leader, EMEA of the Social Impact Practice; Member of the Consumer & Retail, Industrial, Financial Services, Healthcare & Life Sciences Practices
- Specialises in working with multinationals and European organisations to recruit leaders for operations in Italy
- Handles complex, cross-border search assignments at the C-level
- Provides cross-sector expertise to bring executives with transferable skills to companies facing industry transformation and new opportunities
- Client portfolio includes public, private, private equity-backed and not-for-profit organisations with both Italian and global headquarters
- Proficient in English, Swedish, Italian and French
Business Expertise
- Served as a Partner, Regional Director and Board Member with an international search firm, both in London and Milan; developed business across Europe, the Americas and Asia-Pacific
- Co-founded and ran a highly-rated boutique search firm in Italy
- Previous experience as Buyer for a high-end fashion retailer
- Began career as an Area Export Manager for southern Europe, working in the industrial sector with a focus on robotics
Practice Membership
Global Industry Practices
- Industrial
- Social Impact
Global Cross Sector Practice
- CEO & Board Services
- Private Equity & Venture Capital
Additional Expertise
- Automotive
- Board Search
- Consumer Health
- Consumer Products
- Financial Services
- Human Resources
- Infrastructure & Transportation
- Social Impact
- Supply Chain & Logistics
- Technology
- Travel, Hospitality & Leisure
Education & Certifications
- Bachelor’s degree in business administration from the University of Stockholm
Affiliations & Awards
- Former member of both the European Council and Governance Committee for the AESC
- Vice Chairman and member of the Board of Svenska Skolan i Milano
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