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. Marcus Hoffmann
Managing Partner, Germany
Dr. Marcus Hoffmann has over 20 years of experience as a trusted advisor to executives and boards. He is a recognized supervisory board expert and advisory board expert. In the industrial sector, he focuses on placing 1st and 2nd management level positions, as well as in the professional services sector for global consulting firms. His expertise in technology-driven transformations, combined with his executive network and international experience, makes him a valued executive search consultant.
Professional Focus
- More than 20 years’ experience advising boards, senior executives and entrepreneurs on strategy, transformation, and organizational and talent implications
- In-depth market and industry knowledge, particularly in the automotive and mobility sectors, as a basis for strategic decisions and leadership assessment
- Extensive expertise in professional services, including building and developing successful strategy consulting teams at the international level
- International expertise outside Europe, having lived and worked in China, Japan, and Russia
- Native German, fluent in English
Business Expertise
- Managing Director and Senior Partner at leading global strategy consultancies, including Bain, Berger, Kearney, and Deloitte
- Prior to Boyden, he was responsible for the expansion and client positioning of the Automotive & Mobility Practice Europe at PwC Strategy&
- International expertise outside Europe, including 2.5 years working and living in China, 1 year in Japan and 1 year in Russia
Additional Expertise
- Automotive
- Mobility
- Industrial
- Professional Services
- CEO & Board Services
Areas of Expertise
Education & Certifications
- Supervisory Board Expert
- Advisory Board Expert
- Ph.D. in engineering sciences from RWTH Aachen University
- M.Sc. in electrical engineering from RWTH Aachen University
- M.Sc. in industrial engineering from University of Hagen
- PROPHET Certified
Case Studies
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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.
From Innovation to Execution: Leadership in Power Semiconductor Development
How Boyden placed a strategic SVP to drive e-mobility growth
Breaking Silos, Building Systems: A CTO Search at the Intersection of Tech and Business
How Boyden identified a strategic leader to unify engineering, quality, and commercial outcomes in automotive systems.
Thought Leadership
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Blog Post
"It's Lonely at the Top? - It Doesn't
Have to Be!"
Have to Be!"
Explore how leaders can overcome isolation through support networks, mentorship, and a balanced approach to personal and professional growth.
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.
Blog Post
Revitalising the European Automotive Sector: Navigating New Challenges and Embracing Innovation
To survive in the new competitive environment and master the legislative challenges set by the EU, the automotive sector needs an approach reset
News & Events
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Press Release
Boyden verstärkt sich mit Dr. Marcus Hoffmann
Die internationale Personalberatung Boyden hat Dr. Marcus Hoffmann als neuen Managing Partner am Standort München für sich gewonnen und baut damit den Bereich Professional Services sowie Automotive und Mobility weiter aus.
In the Media
Epochal change: Why the automotive industry needs diversity now
In this guest article for the” Top 25 Women” initiative, Jutta Menzenbach of Boyden, an executive search firm, writes about the importance of diversity in the automotive industry to drive economic success.
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