Erik Bitar Linnerud is an experienced executive search professional and valuable resource to clients seeking C-suite and board talent. As a specialist in financial services, he has assisted some of the world’s top PE funds and investment banks with executive recruitment. His strong understanding of the financial industry also enables him to provide expert advice throughout the search process.
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
AI delivers real productivity gains only when organizations reimagine systems, processes, and culture—rather than simply layering the technology onto existing, inefficient structures.
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.
As energy markets transform, private equity is driving the transition with diversified portfolios and leaders who can master both legacy and renewable systems.
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.
Market-leading brands combine sector specialisation and global reach, strengthening leadership and talent expertise for Norwegian, European and multinational clients
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