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.
Dejan Aleksic is an executive search generalist with nearly two decades of experience across a range of sectors. Prior to transitioning into executive search, he built a strong leadership foundation at a Fortune 500 company. He focuses on C‑level and senior roles, drawing on deep insight into business models, organizational structures, and the distinct needs of mid‑sized (Mittelstand) and family‑owned businesses.
Professional Focus
- Over 15 years’ experience in executive search, with an additional 10 years in leadership
- Broad expertise in key industrial sectors, including mechanical and industrial engineering, energy, construction, agriculture, and the automotive supplier industry
- Specialized expertise in leadership for mid‑sized (Mittelstand) and family‑owned businesses
- Strong business acumen, with a track record of accomplishments in strategic development, revenue growth, structural expansion, transformation, and new market entry
- Native German, fluent in English, fluent in Serbian and Croatian
Business Expertise
- Managing Partner at a Germany‑based executive search firm working across major industry sectors and international markets; role based in Düsseldorf
- Advisory Board Member and Managing Director at a Serbia‑based executive search firm focused on Southeast Europe
- Sales Director, Central and Northern Europe in the business process outsourcing division of Pitney Bowes, an international technology and service enterprise
Additional Expertise
- Mechanical and Plant Engineering
- Industrial Engineering
- Industrial Services
- Energy
- Construction and Infrastructure
- Agriculture
- Automotive Suppliers
Areas of Expertise
Education & Certifications
- Master’s degree in business administration and management from TU Dortmund University
- Diploma in business administration (Dipl.-Kfm) from TU Dortmund University
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