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.
Anne Frøyland is an accomplished executive search professional with a track record of numerous senior management and C-level searches, both national and international, in a range of industries. Having an exceptional command of research techniques and tools, she ensures all search projects benefit from a broad knowledge base of data and insights.
Professional Focus
- More than 25 years’ experience in executive search, with in-depth background in research
- Senior management and C-level recruitment, both national and international
- Successful placements in a broad range of industries, from consumer goods, retail and media to industrials, energy, IT and digital technology
Business Expertise
- Promoted from Senior Associate role at Boyden Norway
- Research Manager at NEO Group, a boutique executive search firm which later became Boyden
- Senior Researcher with another leading global retained executive search firm
Additional Expertise
- Communications, Media & Entertainment
- Consumer & Retail
- Energy
- Industrial
- IT Services & Outsourcing
- Private Equity & Venture Capital
- Professional Services
- Technology
Areas of Expertise
Education & Certifications
- Master of Business and Marketing programme at Oslo Business School
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.
Boyden partners with a leading private credit and alternative investment manager to appoint a Head of Valuation, strengthening governance, regulatory oversight, and valuation excellence across a complex credit portfolio.
How Boyden helped a €200 million hearing protection company appoint a Country Manager to drive growth across France, Spain, Italy, and Greece.
Perspectives from 30 senior executives on relocation decisions and leadership mobility across CEE
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