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
Christian Lindell
Partner, Sweden
Christian Lindell is a professional services leader with almost three decades of experience in international management consulting environments. He has led businesses through periods of growth and disruption, combining commercial acumen with hands‑on leadership. His work centres on financial services, where his ability to balance operational leadership with direct client engagement results in measurable impact.
Professional Focus
- 30 years of experience in professional services, including CEO, board, and other senior leadership roles with prominent global consulting firms
- Deep expertise in the Nordic and broader European financial services sector
- Extensive leadership expertise with accomplishments in business turnaround, performance improvement and management, leadership development, and business development
- Entrepreneurial experience as a founder and co-founder in multiple business ventures
- Experience in IP-driven business models and technology‑based commercial initiatives
- Native Swedish, fluent in English
Business Expertise
- CEO, Co-Founder and Board Chairman of Reddo, a cleantech start-up focused on sustainability in water damage restoration
- CEO and Co-Founder of EIX Asset Management Partners, an IP investment and licensing firm
- Senior Partner and Board Chairman of Axholmen a Swedish management consulting boutique firm
- CEO and Senior Executive Partner at Zacco Sweden, formerly Managing Director at Albihns.Zacco. Member of Group Management in Zacco, one of Europe’s leading IP consulting firms
- Head of Sweden, Country Managing Partner, at PA Consulting Group, and member of the Global Management committee and the Global Insurance Team
- Managing Director and Nordic Head for Financial Services at BearingPoint; member of the Swedish and Nordic Management Teams and European and EMEIA Financial Services leadership groups; Nordic Head of the CRM team; member of the Swedish Public Sector team
- Partner and Nordic Head, Financial Services at Arthur Andersen Business Consulting; member of the Swedish and Nordic Management Teams and European and EMEIA Financial Services leadership groups; founding team member of Business consulting units in Sweden, Denmark, Finland, and Norway
Additional Expertise
- Professional Services
- Consulting
- Financial Services
- Insurance
- Capital Markets
- Intellectual Property
- Cleantech
- CEO & Board Services
- Education
- Telecom
- Energy
- Postal
Education & Certifications
- Master’s degree in international accounting and finance from London School of Economics (LSE)
- Bachelor’s degree (B.Sc.) in business administration & economics from Gothenburg School of Economics and Commercial Law
- Programme for Executive Development from IMD, Switzerland
Affiliations & Awards
- Board Member, Reddo (2025-present)
- Board Member, FundedByMe (2020-2021)
- Board Member, Responsible Investors Alliance AB (2018)
- Jury Member, “Årets Ledare” (Leader of the Year) Award (2009-2012)
Case Studies
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Building Institutional Investment Operations Leadership for a Mission-Driven Family Office
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.
Dual expertise for change: CFO recruitment through executive search and interim management in the automotive sector.
A leading automotive supplier leveraged the combined strength of executive search and interim management to fill a critical CFO position quickly and sustainably – laying the foundation for successful transformation and financial stability.
A Time-Critical CFO Hire for a Scaling, PE-Backed Manufacturer
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.
Thought Leadership
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Articles & Papers
A Regional CEO Search to Realise U.S. Market Potential for a European Family-Owned Business
A European family-owned business approaching generational transition recognized that its U.S. operation required more than continuity—it required growth. The challenge was to redefine leadership for a critical market while navigating family dynamics and cross-border complexity. Here’s how the right appointment helped unlock the company’s U.S. potential.
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.
Articles & Papers
The 6 Types of CFOs and How To Find the Right Fit for Your Business
Looking at the 6 types of CFOs and their roles can help you think about finding a leader who aligns with your business strategy.
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.
News & Events
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Press Release
University of Toronto Appoints New Chief of Government Relations
Boyden is pleased to share the appointment news of Forrest Parlee, a recruitment co-led by Nick Chambers & Mike Young
In the Media
Carmen Ibáñez talks with Francisca and María José López | Leadership and talent in Chile
A conversation with the Managing Partners of Boyden Chile on leadership selection, executive talent challenges, women in senior management, and the future of leadership in Chile.
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