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David Flanagan
Head of Research, United Kingdom
David Flanagan is a versatile executive search professional and research lead with nearly 20 years of experience sourcing executives for diverse senior management and board roles. He partners with clients ranging from high-growth enterprises to some of the most recognised global companies on the FTSE 100, demonstrating his ability to meet leadership requirements across specialisations and sectors.
Professional Focus
- Nearly 20 years’ experience in executive search
- Extensive track record of searches across functions and industries
- Broad industry expertise spanning financial services, professional services, energy, public sector, engineering, manufacturing, FMCG, transportation, life sciences, pharmaceuticals, and construction
- Works with clients of all sizes and ownership structures in both the public and private sectors, including startups, SMEs, and global FTSE 100 companies
Business Expertise
- Director of Talent Attraction & Research at one of the UK’s leading boutique executive search and board advisory firms; promoted from Head of Research and Senior Researcher roles
- Title & Company Searcher at SPH Onesearch, a leading provider of conveyancing search information to the property industry
Additional Expertise
- Financial Services
- Professional Services
- Energy
- Public Sector
- Engineering
- Manufacturing
- Consumer Products - FMCG
- Transportation
- Life Sciences
- Pharmaceuticals
- Construction
Education & Certifications
- Executive Leadership Programme, University of Edinburgh Business School
- MA (Hons) and MLitt., University of St Andrews
Case Studies
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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.
Accelerating Growth: Building Market Leadership in Southeast Asia
Discover how Boyden recruited a top-tier Country General Manager to lead Southeast Asia expansion and strategic M&A for a global food safety solutions provider, driving rapid growth and market leadership in the region.
From Innovation to Execution: Leadership in Power Semiconductor Development
How Boyden placed a strategic SVP to drive e-mobility growth
Thought Leadership
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Articles & Papers
Why Leadership Capability is now the Defining Challenge for Family Businesses
Voices of Family Business Survey
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 Energy Transition – Spotlight on Leadership
March 2024 marked Boyden’s official launch in Scotland with the addition of our specialist Energy Practice team in Aberdeen. One year on, Nia Lynch-Cryle reflects on the trends shaping talent requirements as the UK energy industry continues to evolve at pace.
Boyden Report Series
Fintech: The democratising effect of digital money
Financial Services Trends Report: A snapshot of fintech-led innovation, connectivity and transformation in financial services, with expert insights on talent and leadership.
Media
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Curiosity vs Expertise—Why Leaders Are Generalists with Xenia Wickett Founder of Wickett Advisory
Podcast
Leaders in Focus featuring Chad Hesters, CEO and President of Boyden
Video
Leaders in Focus featuring Mark Russell, CEO, The Children's Society
Video
Leaders in Focus featuring Kath Evans of Barts Health and North East London ICS
Video
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