New Boyden study reveals CEE executives prioritize safety, quality of life, and family integration over salary when relocating, with Poland, Czech Republic, and Hungary leading.
Emma Legeay is highly skilled in coordinating executive search processes while building relationships with candidates and clients, adding depth to the development of custom leadership solutions. She conducts in-depth research in various industries, assists in talent mapping, and is instrumental in identifying high-potential candidates through advanced sourcing tools and methodologies.
Professional Focus
- Coordinates executive search and recruitment processes, supporting candidate identification, assessments, and talent mapping report development
- Conducts market and candidate research for C-level searches in technology and consulting
- Works closely with a Managing Partner and in direct contact with clients and candidates
- Knowledgeable in executive search, project management, business development, human resources and organizational management
- Native French, proficient in English
Business Expertise
- Executive and Research Assistant at Boyden France
- Editorial Assistant at Direction de l'information légale et administrative (DILA)
Additional Expertise
- Double master’s degrees in public administration and editorial policies from Sciences Po Rennes and Sorbonne University
- Bachelor’s degree from Sciences Po Rennes; semester abroad at University of Edinburgh
Boyden partnered with a leading sovereign wealth fund to place a senior lawyer for UK and European investments, strengthening governance, risk management, and long-term growth.
Through a highly targeted, relationship-based search, Boyden successfully identified a Major Gifts Officer whose fundraising approach, mission alignment, and donor engagement style matched the organization's long-term philanthropic goals.
An interim Chief Procurement Officer restructured the purchasing organization of a medium-sized food producer and achieved sustainable savings and process improvements through targeted measures in supplier management and cost control.
Perspectives from 30 senior executives on relocation decisions and leadership mobility across CEE
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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.
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