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Elizabeth Garforth
Managing Partner, France
Global Practice Co-Leader, Industrial
Global Sector Leader, Aerospace & Defense
Elizabeth Garforth built her career with multinationals in the industrial sector, living and working on three continents. As part of the Boyden France team, she focuses on cross-border assignments. Her nuanced multicultural understanding and ability to develop strong candidate and client relationships greatly enhance the process of identifying and assessing candidates for international roles.
Professional Focus
- Executive search for C-level professionals and general management roles
- Specialty in international assignments in Europe and MENA, primarily for the industrial and consumer sectors
- Expertise in business development and strategy
- Fluent in English, French and Portuguese, with knowledge of German and Greek
Business Expertise
- Senior Consultant, Boyden UK; involved in developing the firm’s Industrial Practice and conducting international searches
- Consultant, Boyden Middle East; focused on developing business in the Maghreb region while based in Morocco; provided interview coaching for the Executive Committee of Swiss multinational building products group LafargeHolcim
- Founder & Managing Director of a destination service provider in Egypt; developed strong ties with multinationals and successfully sold the firm to Intouch Relocations, the industry’s leading group for the MEA region
- Commercial Manager, Brazil at French multinational Imerys, a leader in industrial minerals; promoted from Sales & Marketing Manager, Europe
- Assistant Area Sales Manager, Asia & North America with Eramet, a French mining & metallurgical group; developed business in various regions spanning South America, Europe, North America and Asia
Additional Expertise
- Aerospace & Defense
- Consumer
- Energy
- Industrial Manufacturing
- Mining & Primary Materials
Areas of Expertise
Education & Certifications
- MBA from EM Normandie Business School, Grande École Programme
Case Studies
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A Time-Critical CFO Hire for a Scaling, PE-Backed Manufacturer
Boyden partnered with a private equity-backed leader in automated test systems to execute a Partner-led search with disciplined assessment and rapid momentum, identifying a finalist within two weeks and closing the mandate within 60 days.
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
The Pulse of Private Equity: IPEM Conference 2023 Highlights
Stay informed in private equity with exclusive highlights from the 2023 IPEM conference, discovering the latest trends and insights to thrive in this dynamic industry.
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
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.
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