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 advises investors, boards, and senior executives on high-stakes leadership decisions. He brings over 20 years of professional experience in executive search, strategy consulting, and corporate finance. His focus is on the sectors of technology, industrials, and professional services for firms at various ownership stages such as public listing, family business or private equity.
Professional Focus
- More than 20 years’ experience advising investors, entrepreneurs, and boards on leadership, strategy, and transactions
- Expertise in C-level roles including CEO and functional roles such as CFO, CTO, and CIO, as well as key leadership roles in finance, IT, HR, R&D, procurement, operations, and sales & marketing
- In-depth industry knowledge in industrial manufacturing, automotive, technology, business services, and management consulting
- International experience in Europe, USA, Australia, and Hong Kong
- Native German, fluent in English
Business Expertise
- Principal at a boutique executive search firm, advising on senior leadership roles and board appointments
- Principal at Boston Consulting Group (BCG), working with corporates and private equity across the entire deal cycle
- Strategy, transactions, and M&A experience at EY
- Corporate finance, deal advisory, and valuation experience at KPMG
Additional Expertise
- Semiconductor, Infrastructure & Embedded Hardware
- Tax, Audit & Accounting
- B2B Services
- Automotive
Areas of Expertise
Education & Certifications
- Ph.D. in empirical corporate finance, Technical University of Munich
- Master’s degree (M.Sc.) in technology and management, Technical University of Munich
- Hogan Assessments Certification
Affiliations & Awards
- Top Executive Search Firm (2025) -WirtschaftsWoche
- Top Executive Search Firm (2025) - Handelsblatt
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.
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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Articles & Papers
A Regional CEO Search to Realise U.S. Market Potential for a European Family-Owned Business
A European family-owned business approaching generational transition recognized that its U.S. operation required more than continuity—it required growth. The challenge was to redefine leadership for a critical market while navigating family dynamics and cross-border complexity. Here’s how the right appointment helped unlock the company’s U.S. potential.
Articles & Papers
Navigating Uncertainty: AI Drives an Inflection Point for the Global Economy
In this edition of Navigating Uncertainty, explore how AI is reshaping the global economy, while private equity reveals the truth about AI ‘bubble mania’.
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.
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.
News & Events
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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.
Press Release
Boyden Finds Digital Progress Puts Europe in Pole Position to Champion Industry 5.0
Global research shows Industry 5.0 gathering pace as European business leaders excel in leveraging digital capabilities through human ingenuity
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