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Why Executive Search Is Still a Human Business: A Conversation With Boyden President & CEO Chad Hesters
Agathi Agnello
Controller, Boyden Corporation
Agathi Agnello has a comprehensive background of more than 15 years in financial services with in-depth expertise in accounting and financial reporting. She is a trusted leader, known for her exceptional accuracy, efficiency, management and analytical skills. She is also remarkably resourceful in optimizing departmental processes and procedures to the benefit of our organization and our clients.
Professional Focus
- Over 15 years’ experience in financial services and management
- Specialized expertise in accounting and financial reporting, with broad finance background including investment banking, capital markets, auditing, private equity, asset and hedge fund management
- Current, detailed knowledge of legal and regulatory requirements
- Native Greek, fluent in English
Business Expertise
- Financial Consultant at hedge fund and family office Tiger Management
- Corporate Accounting Manager at Portfolio Advisors LLC
- Financial Consultant with Lone Pine Capital LLC
- Accounting Manager, Corporate Reporting at Tudor Investment Corp.
- Financial Manager at Ebaby
- Financial Services Staff Auditor at Ernst & Young
Additional Expertise
- Financial Services
- Accounting
- Professional Services
- Consulting
Education & Certifications
Bachelor’s degree in accounting and finance from Manhattan College
Case Studies
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Scaling Legal Capability in Global Markets
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.
Navigating the Nuances of Philanthropic Leadership: The Search for a Major Gifts Officer
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.
Efficiency in procurement: An interim purchasing manager strengthens the purchasing organization of a food producer
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.
Thought Leadership
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Articles & Papers
Volatility Is the Baseline: GCC CXOs’ 2026 Survey
GCC executives in 2026 are navigating intense geopolitical and operational pressures with cautious optimism, while facing critical leadership capability demands and a significant gap in succession readiness.
Blog
Private Company Boards Then and Now: From Bodies of Representation to Engines of Strategic Capability
Private company boards have moved from relationship‑based oversight to capability‑driven leadership, responding to the demands of faster, more complex operating environments.
Boyden Report Series
CEE Executive Mobility 2026: What’s Driving Movement Across the Region
Perspectives from 30 senior executives on relocation decisions and leadership mobility across CEE
Newsletter
The CFO Leadership Lens
Expert insights directly from Boyden’s Financial Officers Practice
Q2 2026 Edition
Media
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Executive Search Insights: How CPG & Retail Companies Find the Right Leaders
Podcast
Boyden CEO Chad Hesters Joins Dr. Amy Athey on the Still Evolving Podcast
Podcast
Boyden CEO Chad Hesters Joins Candice Bourne on 'The Journey of a Search CEO' Podcast
Podcast
Startup to Stewardship: How a family business was Built to Matter with Josephine Sukkar
Podcast
News & Events
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Press Release
Durham Regional Police Service Board Announces the Selection of two Deputy Chiefs of Police
Boyden is pleased to share the appointment news of Deputy Chief Designates Chirag Bhatt and Ryan Connolly, a recruitment led by Andrew Dumont
In the Media
Orrstown's new CEO says bank is in a position of strength
Orrstown Financial’s new CEO Adam Metz highlights the bank’s strong financial position, disciplined growth strategy, and well-planned leadership transition as it enters its next phase.
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