Market-leading brands combine sector specialisation and global reach, strengthening leadership and talent expertise for Norwegian, European and multinational clients
Bjørn-Olav Høksnes has over 15 years’ experience in executive search and a proven track record of successful outcomes for clients in various industries. He brings both analysis and instinct to the process of identifying leadership competencies that will help clients attain their objectives, developing strategies, and connecting with the right candidates for C-suite, board, and other senior roles.
Professional Focus
- More than 15 years’ experience in executive search and recruitment
- C-suite, board, and other executive roles including specialists in technology, transformation, strategy, and other areas
- Broad industry experience including energy, technology, financial services, industrial, and public sector
- Highly skilled in leadership and needs assessment, talent acquisition strategy, candidate search and assessment, leadership development, employer branding, networking and relationship building, project management and delivery
- Certified in several personality and capability tests, such as OPQ32i, Cattell 16PF5, and G+
- Native Norwegian, fluent in English
Business Expertise
- Senior Advisor at a major Norwegian executive search, leadership assessment and board advisory firm focused on the Nordics and U.K.
- Partner at a boutique executive search firm serving Norwegian and international clients; promoted from Senior Consultant role
- Nordic Leadership Recruitment Specialist at one of the world’s leading consulting firms
- Advisor, Research and Analysis at one of the world’s largest executive search and leadership recruitment firms
- Marketing Consultant at Econa, Norwegian Association of MSc in Business Administration and Economics (formerly Siviløkonomene)
- B2B Media Sales at Eniro AS
Additional Expertise
- Energy
- Technology
- Financial Services
- Industrial
- Construction
- Real Estate
- Public Sector
Areas of Expertise
Education & Certifications
- Master’s degree (MSc) and bachelor's degree in organizational psychology from BI Norwegian Business School
- OPQ, G+ SHL and Assessio Certifications
Affiliations & Awards
Board Member and former Chairman and Vice Chair, Econa
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.
How Boyden placed a strategic SVP to drive e-mobility growth
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.
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.
Unlocking growth potential in the data center industry requires strategic talent investment to overcome recruitment challenges and navigate complex industry dynamics, from energy efficiency to market competition
Explore the challenges and opportunities organizations face in aligning talent with strategic objectives to drive growth and success
As the global chip shortage enters its second year with no end in sight, the EU is redoubling efforts to improve its standing in the semiconductor industry.
Global research shows Industry 5.0 gathering pace as European business leaders excel in leveraging digital capabilities through human ingenuity
Reflexão de Fernando Neves de Almeida sobre a liderança em tempos de Inteligência Artificial, destacando o papel essencial da experiência humana para orientar mudanças organizacionais profundas.
Contact Bjørn-Olav Høksnes today and let's get started