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Dennis Grabherr is an accomplished executive with decades of leadership experience in general management, as well as in legal and compliance roles for large multinational IT and telecom firms. He is an international leader based in Germany, who has lived, studied, and worked in Colombia, Canada, Switzerland, Poland, United Kingdom and Brazil, giving him a unique perspective that is valuable to clients seeking top executives.
Professional Focus
- Over 25 years’ international leadership experience, including executive and board roles for leading global corporations
- Extensive experience with M&A transactions, post-merger integration, development of new strategic business models, risk management and data governance
- Intimate and hands-on knowledge of the IT and telecommunications sectors
- Strong management background with a focus on building, coaching and leading diverse international teams as well as on organizational and business development and DEI
- Native English and German, fluent in French, Spanish and Portuguese
Business Expertise
- European Management Board, Vice President and General Counsel Europe at Hewlett Packard Enterprise; member of HPE’s Global Leader Forum
- Global Director of Data Governance at British Telecom (BT), London
- Regional Managing Director Latin America and Chief Counsel at BT, São Paulo
- Chief Counsel, Central & Eastern Europe, Nordics, Germany and Austria at BT, Frankfurt and Munich
- Head of Legal, Central & Eastern Europe, Middle East and Africa at Orange Business Services (formerly Equant), Munich
- Senior Associate at Haarmann, Hemmelrath & Partner, Warsaw and Munich
- Associate at Baker McKenzie, Bogotá
Areas of Expertise
Education & Certifications
- Second Legal State Law Examination, Ludwig Maximilians University of Munich
- INSEAD International Executive Programme, Fontainebleau and Singapore
- Université de Lausanne School of Law, Lausanne
- Prior education in Montreal and Munich
Affiliations & Awards
- INSEAD Alumni Association Germany
- American Chamber of Commerce
Case Studies
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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.
Empowering Future Leaders: A Tailored Talent Development Program
Alpine One GmbH, partner of Boyden Germany for leadership consulting, developed and executes a 2-year talent program for a leading European defense company. Designed for high-potential professionals, it helps them explore specialist, project, or leadership roles. Through personality diagnostics and highly interactive, modern workshops, Alpine One enables talents to align their strengths with business goals—driving individual and organizational growth.
Driving Global Growth: Finding the Right COO for a Family-Owned Engineering Firm
Discover how Boyden’s strategic search placed a high-impact COO for a global, family-owned engineering firm, optimizing operations, boosting profitability, and expanding international markets.
Thought Leadership
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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.
Blog Post
The Supply Chain Secrets of Mumbai’s Dabbawalas
A low-tech, ultra-efficient food delivery system that originated in Mumbai, India over a century ago offers timeless lessons for the modern supply chain and logistics sector.
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AI and Digital Transformation: Revolutionizing Supply Chain & Logistics for a Smarter Future
AI and digital transformation are enhancing supply chain and logistics by optimizing processes, improving visibility, and driving sustainability, positioning businesses for success in a dynamic market.
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How AI is Redefining Talent Acquisition
Adrian von Dewall, Managing Partner, Germany, explores how AI, including ChatGPT and tools like PROPHET, is reshaping executive recruitment globally, with a surge in ChatGPT-literate candidates and a transformative impact in diverse markets like Germany.
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