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Anna Martin is a seasoned executive search and research leader with over 15 years of experience in Asia Pacific and the Middle East. She has a track record of identifying senior and board-level talent across industries and building high-performing research teams. Her business acumen enhances her understanding of client needs, while a focus on value creation contributes to successful outcomes.
Professional Focus
- More than 15 years’ experience in executive search across Asia Pacific and the Middle East
- Strong track record of senior executive and board-level searches and research team leadership
- Develops search strategies based on market insights, competitor mapping, and talent benchmarking
- Partners with multinationals, local firms, family-run groups, startups, and government entities
- Business expertise with operational background
- Native English, fluent in Malay
Business Expertise
- Joined Boyden Middle East as Partner in 2023
- Head of Research, Southeast Asia and Senior Associate, Global Industrial Markets at a top-tier global executive search firm; promoted from Senior Associate and Research Manager, Technology Practice Asia Pacific
- Business Support Executive Assistant, Leadership Consulting at another leading global executive search firm
- Senior Manager at Servcorp
Additional Expertise
- Family Offices
- Public Sector
- Government
- Hospitality
- Industrial
- Real Estate
- Technology
Education & Certifications
- Member, Middle East IDEA (Inclusion, Diversity, Equity & Access) Leadership Council, Association of Executive Search and Leadership Consultants (AESC)
Case Studies
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Building a High-Performance HR Function for a Multi-Site Laboratory Organization
Through collaboration with Boyden, the Chief People Officer of a PE-backed company secured two pivotal leaders, a Vice President of Human Resources and a Head of Talent Acquisition, to elevate human capital strategy, drive transformation, streamline recruitment, and strengthen enterprise alignment.
Strengthening Advancement Capacity and Culture Through a Long-Term Search Partnership
With Boyden’s support, Loyola Marymount University built a high-performing advancement team by filling 15 key fundraising roles over five years, strengthening collaboration, continuity, and campaign readiness.
Strategic Board Renewal for a High-Growth Cybersecurity Leader
Boyden partnered with a publicly traded cybersecurity firm to appoint a transformative director whose reputation and leadership experience amplify the company’s strategic ambitions and market position.
Thought Leadership
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Articles & Papers
Preparing the C-Suite for the AI Economy in 2025:
Leadership will make or break the transformation to the AI Economy. Success often pivots on whether an organization’s leadership fully demonstrates their willingness and commitment to change. Clearly, for the transformation to deliver on the desired unprecedented productivity gains of AI, the C-Suite needs to be ready and willing to undertake the organizational “surgery” required. There are no quick fixes. Transform or die!
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
Articles & Papers
FinTech Trends Report: PE/VC
Perspectives from Boyden’s FinTech Experts
Articles & Papers
PE/VC Trends Report: Technology Edition
News & Events
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Press Release
Boyden UAE Appoints Bashar Kilani as Managing Partner
Bashar Strengthens Boyden’s MENA Presence with Nearly 30 Years of Experience in Digital & Technology Industry
Press Release
Boyden Promotes Gabrielle Robinson and Nessrine Salah to Managing Partners in the Middle East
Accomplished regional executive search experts recognised for their contribution to Boyden, and to economic diversification and progress in the Middle East region
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