Adam Susman brings a distinctive combination of operational discipline and technological fluency to Boyden's global initiatives. Working across functions and geographies, he focuses on enabling the firm's partners and teams, improving organisational efficiency, and finding practical solutions to complex challenges.
Professional Focus
- Works fluidly across commercial, operational, technology, and strategy functions to identify organisational challenges and implement practical solutions
- Supports Boyden's global community through onboarding, learning and development programmes, practice group operations, and strategic advisory
- Over 15 years' experience at Boyden spanning strategy, technology, business development, knowledge management, and programme leadership
Business Expertise
- Founder of an interactive entertainment studio with projects spanning large-scale experiential events, multimedia storytelling, and VR reaching audiences across more than 100 countries
- Co-founder of a digital content syndication studio reaching over 55 million users; acquired
- B.A. in English and Psychology, Stanford University
As a Ukrainian defense technology innovator prepared to establish and scale its presence in the United States, Boyden partnered with the company to appoint a General Manager capable of building its U.S. operations, navigating the complex defense ecosystem, and driving long-term growth.
Boyden enabled a major financial institution to optimize executive team performance and strengthen leadership effectiveness through data-driven leadership insights and targeted team development.
How Boyden appointed the first Chief Revenue Officer for a French pharmacy services business transforming into a European HealthTech platform.
As more companies expand across African markets, leadership misalignment is emerging as a critical and often overlooked risk to success.
Boyden’s latest survey reveals what experienced interim leaders across Europe have learned about making change happen - and sustaining the results.
As information has moved from scarce to overwhelming, effective decision-making has evolved from individual judgment toward the collective intelligence of the leadership team.
Drawing on conversations with Cees Talma of Welch's, Steve Goodyear of Summit Hill Foods, and Chris Gregg of NuTrail, this article explores how changing consumer preferences, increased retailer influence, digital commerce, and the need for greater agility are reshaping leadership priorities across the food and beverage industry.
Tomás Neves de Almeida explains why promoting top performers does not always create effective leaders and highlights the importance of assessing leadership potential, readiness, and motivation for the next role.
John McCrea to discuss how talent intelligence can strengthen leadership decisions in high-growth environments
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