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La Révolution Technologique de l'IA: La Mutation du Leader Augmenté (Boyden)
A trusted advisor to C-suite executives and boards, Anita Pouplard has completed numerous international search assignments over the past 20 years. She thrives on challenging, ambitious and complex assignments, and has a track record of recruiting world-class leadership that impacts business results. Anita focuses primarily on the technology sector, applying her expertise in digital technology.
Professional Focus
- More than 20 years’ experience in executive search, with a strong focus on next-generation technology
- High-level executive search and leadership assessment for major international groups, fast-growing companies and private equity firms
- Deep expertise in digital technology and transformation, along with cleantech/greentech and other areas of technological innovation
- Functional expertise in board and C-level roles, including CEO, COO, CRO, CFO, CHRO, CMO, CTO
- Strong experience in cross-border assignments aimed at building international, multicultural teams that contribute high value and performance
- Fluent in French and English
Business Expertise
- Senior consultant and partner with various technology-focused executive search firms, specializing in senior management appointments and management assessment
- Earlier career in business development, account management and sales with American and Japanese corporations in technology and media
Additional Expertise
- Cloud, Big Data, Analytics/BI
- Digital & CDO
- Fintech
- Internet of Things
- Software & Applications
- CEO & Board Services
Areas of Expertise
Education & Certifications
- Postgraduate Diploma in Marketing from Newcastle-Upon-Tyne Polytechnic (UK)
Case Studies
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Strengthening a Private Equity-Backed SaaS Startup in Hyper Growth
Creating a dream team with a visionary CEO and a seasoned Chief Operating Officer to execute the roadmap
From Innovation to Execution: Leadership in Power Semiconductor Development
How Boyden placed a strategic SVP to drive e-mobility growth
Cybersecurity Excellence: Strengthening Trust and Digital Resilience
A Caribbean financial and mortgage bank partnered with Boyden to recruit a strategic Chief Information Security Officer (CISO), enhancing cybersecurity governance and supporting digital transformation across the organization.
Thought Leadership
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Blog Post
The Pulse of Private Equity: IPEM Conference 2023 Highlights
Stay informed in private equity with exclusive highlights from the 2023 IPEM conference, discovering the latest trends and insights to thrive in this dynamic industry.
Blog Post
Getting Deals Done: Highlights from the IPEM Conference on 2024 PE/VC Dynamics
Sharing the cutting-edge trends and strategic insights shaping the private equity and venture capital landscape this year, exclusively from the 2024 IPEM conference
Blog Post
Private Equity: Post-Conference Ponderings on What Lies Ahead
Articles & Papers
P.F. Duparc et A. Pouplard (Boyden) : "Attirer les meilleurs talents pour réussir sa transformation numérique".
Boyden est un cabinet indépendant présent dans plus de 40 pays et se classe septième parmi les plus grands cabinets d’Executive Search. Anita Pouplard et Pierre Fouques Duparc, Managing Partners, représentent la Practice Technologie en France.
News & Events
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Press Release
Anita Pouplard Appointed Leader of Boyden's Global Private Equity & Venture Capital Practice
France-based Managing Partner to lead Boyden’s international growth in flourishing industry
Press Release
Boyden Research Shows European Boards More Concerned about Lack of Talent than Recession
Human capital seen as greater driver of growth than digital transformation, but confidence in talent falls from 68 percent to 58 percent in a year
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