Kristen Smit recognized for outstanding leadership, steadfast professionalism, and long-standing service to the executive search community.
Caroline Eot has an extensive background of more than 25 years in executive search. She specialises in technology, partnering with high-growth companies, Private Equity firms, and large corporations to recruit top-tier leaders and drive digital transformation. Her track record includes successful searches for executives focused on innovation and disruptive technology within a range of industries.
Professional Focus
- Deep experience in executive search and recruitment
- Specialised expertise in Technology, particularly Deep Tech, SaaS, Medical Devices, Aerospace/New Space, FoodTech, and other areas with new innovation
- Proven track record of searches for senior executives including CEOs, COOs, CROs, and non-executive directors for corporates and high-growth venture- and PE-backed companies
- Proven track record of searches for Venture Capital and Private Equity firms including Managing Partners, Partners, Operating Partners
- Native French, proficient in English
Business Expertise
- Former Senior Research Associate & Project Manager at Boyden France
- Executive Search Consultant at an international executive search firm
- Executive Consultant at an executive search firm specializing in technology and innovation
- Head of Operations at a telecom and IT recruitment consultancy
- Consultant at an IT recruitment consultancy; focused on the High-Tech market
Sector Expertise
- Technology
- Private Equity & Venture Capital
- Deep Tech
- Software - SaaS
- Biotechnology
- Medical Devices
- Aerospace
- Food Tech
Education & Certifications
- Master from Paris School of Business
Boyden partnered with a leading family office and its affiliated foundation to appoint a Head of Institutional Investment Operations capable of designing and implementing a scalable operational platform to support a growing investment portfolio and long-term philanthropic objectives.
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.
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