Claire Lauder

Claire Lauder has built an impressive track record with PE-backed, owner-managed SMEs, FTSE and AIM-listed businesses. She works closely with investors and leadership teams to understand their strategic goals, and has helped many identify interim executives to assist in time-critical situations. For 10 years she has specialised in interim management in manufacturing, technology and heavy industry.

Professional Focus

More than 10 years' executive search experience at the international level, with a focus on interim management, particularly in industrial manufacturing and engineering
Global Co-Leader of Boyden’s Industrial Manufacturing Practice and Member of the Global Industrial Practice
Places interim executives across functions: CEO, CFO, COO, Operation Directors, Finance Directors, HR Directors, L&D Directors, Talent Directors, Programme Directors, Project Directors, Procurement Directors, Supply Chain Directors, Sales and Marketing Directors
Recognised as a leading consultant by the Institute of Interim Management (IIM) every year since 2014 in its independent annual survey
Partners with PE-backed businesses, owner-managed SMEs and FTSE-listed companies to identify and recruit senior interim executives
Specialised expertise and excellent network in the UK manufacturing and engineering sectors
Substantial experience supporting small and large businesses experiencing rapid transformation

Business Expertise

Director, Manufacturing & Engineering for a leading global interim executive management firm; promoted from earlier roles as a Principal and Senior Consultant - Manufacturing
Manager, Commerce Contract with an international recruitment firm focused on temporary and contract roles in public sector, mining, and oil and gas; promoted from earlier Senior Consultant and Consultant roles
P&L responsibility in the hospitality and leisure sector