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.
Mara Rüegg draws on 15 years of corporate HR experience to support executive search engagements with precision and insight. Her background includes team leadership, project management, and executive support, giving her a firm grasp of team dynamics and stakeholder needs. She contributes clarity and strategy to each search, helping ensure successful appointments that align with client goals.
Professional Focus
- 15 years’ experience in corporate human resources
- Expertise in project management, team leadership, stakeholder management, DEI initiatives, workshop facilitation, change management, and event management
- Skilled and educated in the application of digital technology to HR processes
- Native German speaker, fluent in English
Business Expertise
- HR Project Manager at AMAG Corp. Services AG, ; promoted from Team Lead, HR Management Support and Assistant to Head of HR
- Assistant Head of Human Resources and Learning & Development at Jumbo-Markt AG; promoted from retail
Additional Expertise
- Human Resources
- Automotive
- Consumer & Retail
Education & Certifications
- Master’s degree in digital management from Teesside University, England and Hyper Island, Sweden
- Bachelor’s degree (B.Sc.) in business administration from University of Applied Sciences in Business Administration Zurich (HWZ Zürich)
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