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
Dr. Maximilian Bader
Partner, Germany
Dr. Maximilian Bader verfügt über umfassende Erfahrung in Executive Search, Strategieberatung und Corporate Finance. Er ist Trusted Advisor bei der Besetzung von C-Level und Schlüsselpositionen. Sein Fokus liegt in den Sektoren Industrie, Technologie sowie Professional Services für Unternehmen in unterschiedlichen Eigentumsverhältnissen wie Börsennotierung, Familienbesitz oder Private Equity.
Professional Focus
- Mehr als 20 Jahre Erfahrung bei der Beratung von Investoren, Unternehmern, Aufsichts- und Beiräten sowie Vorständen und Geschäftsführern zu Führung, Strategie und Transaktionen
- Executive Search-Expertise auf C-Level, einschließlich CEO und funktionalen Rollen wie CFO, CTO und CIO, sowie in Führungspositionen in den Bereichen Finanzen, IT, HR, F&E, Einkauf, Operations sowie Vertrieb und Marketing
- Tiefe Branchenkenntnisse in den Sektoren Maschinen- und Anlagenbau, Automotive, Technologie, Business Services sowie Unternehmensberatung
- Internationale Erfahrung in Europa, USA, Australien und Hong Kong
- Fließend in Deutsch und Englisch
Business Expertise
- Principal bei einer führenden, international tätigen Executive Search-Boutique
- Principal, Corporate Finance & Strategy bei der Boston Consulting Group; Mitglied der Corporate Finance Task Force mit Schwerpunkt auf Corporate M&A und Private Equity
- Senior Manager, Strategy & Transactions mit Fokus Mergers & Acquisitions bei EY (Ernst & Young)
- Manager, Deal Advisory mit Fokus Corporate Finance - Valuation bei KPMG; zuvor Senior Associate
- Wissenschaftlicher Mitarbeiter an der Technischen Universität München
Practice Memberships
Global Industry Practices
- Industrial
- Automotive
- Technology
- IT Services & Consulting
- Semiconductor, Infrastructure & Embedded Hardware
Global Cross-Sector Practices
- CEO & Board Services
- Private Equity & Venture Capital
- Professional Services
- Tax, Audit & Accounting
- Financial Officers
Additional Expertise
- AI, Cloud & Software
Education & Certifications
- Dr. rer. pol., Empirische Kapitalmarktforschung, Technische Universität München
- Dipl.-Kaufmann, Technologie und Management, Technische Universität München
- Hogan Assessments Certification
Affiliations & Awards
- Gastdozent an der Technischen Universität München und der Universität Zürich
- Promotionsstipendium der Friedrich-Naumann-Stiftung für die Freiheit
Case Studies
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From Innovation to Execution: Leadership in Power Semiconductor Development
How Boyden placed a strategic SVP to drive e-mobility growth
From Points to Purpose: Reinventing Loyalty in the Mobility Sector
How Boyden helped a global OEM launch a values-driven loyalty platform rooted in emotional brand connection.
CEO Leadership for Successful Integration and Exit
Identifying a strategic CEO to lead the integration and exit strategy of a high-growth, high-profitability B2B leader in data and analytics services, driving growth and a successful exit while preserving each company's unique strengths.
Thought Leadership
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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.
Articles & Papers
MedTech Leadership Succession & Next-Gen Executive Strategy
Discover why MedTech leadership succession is a strategic imperative—and how these companies can build strong, future-ready executive pipelines.
Articles & Papers
Why Leadership Capability is now the Defining Challenge for Family Businesses
Voices of Family Business Survey
News & Events
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In the Media
CFO-to-CEO pipeline will likely taper on economic upswing: Boyden
CFO‑to‑CEO promotions recently hit their highest level in a decade, but Boyden’s Craig Stevens explains why this pipeline may narrow as economic conditions improve and leadership needs shift.
In the Media
In major shift, more family offices are shifting to fractional hiring, modular staffing
Family offices are shifting toward fractional hiring, modular staffing, and specialized advisory roles as they navigate rising costs, next‑gen transitions, and new technological demands. This article explores the evolving talent landscape — including insights from Boyden Partner Bill Flannery on the growing importance of centralized digital coordination within family offices.
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