Press Release
Boyden Expands in Europe by Appointing Six New Partners and One Principal
New additions strengthen client support in executive search and interim management
Christelle Haug
Principal, Norway
Christelle Haug is an executive search leader with 20+ years of experience placing senior executives and driving organizational transformation. She combines expertise in executive search, interim management, and recruitment with a solution-oriented approach. Passionate about diversity and sustainability, she is a trusted adviser to leaders and organizations.
Professional Focus
- Over 15 years of experience in executive search, interim management, consulting, and management.
- C-suite, boards, and other executive roles across a variety of Norwegian and international organizations.
- A generalist with extensive industry knowledge.
- Native Norwegian speaker, fluent in English.
Business Expertise
- Experience at both renowned local and global firms, including leading international executive search companies, progressing from Researcher and Research Manager to Consultant and Principal.
- Expertise in working independently as an executive search consultant.
Additional Expertise
- Executive Search, Interim Management; C-suite, boards, and senior expert roles
Areas of Expertise
Education & Certifications
- Bachelor's degree in Communication and Organizational Psychology from the University of South Australia.
- Additional studies in psychology and sociology at the University of Oslo/VID.
- Certified in MAP, Matrigma, and Adaptive Matrigma testing by Assessio.
- Certified in SHL assessments (OPQ32 and Shapes) by SHL.
- Certified in PROPHET Profiling.
- Certified in Fairsight.
Case Studies
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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.
Guiding a Family-Owned Manufacturer Through a Private Equity Transition
With Boyden’s support, a private equity–backed organization appointed its first HR leader to formalize people operations and navigate cultural and structural transformation during a pivotal ownership shift.
From Transition to Transformation: CFO Leadership in Premium Wine Operations
How Boyden navigated a high-stakes CFO search for a global wine producer’s U.S. subsidiary.
Thought Leadership
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Articles & Papers
Private Equity's Role in Powering the Energy Transition
As energy markets transform, private equity is driving the transition with diversified portfolios and leaders who can master both legacy and renewable systems.
Boyden Report Series
What’s Next for Industry? AI, Transformation, and the Talent Imperative
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.
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
Contact Christelle Haug today and let's get started