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.
One of the CIS’s leading executive search consultants, Oleksii Dolhikh has supported CEOs and owners making critical hiring decisions. He focuses on C-level professionals in general management, finance and HR as well as board members in a range of industries. Clients trust Oleksii’s expertise and deep understanding of the organisational and governance issues inherent in recruiting senior executives.
Professional Focus
- 20+ years’ executive search experience in Ukraine and CIS
- Founder of Boyden Ukraine
- Successfully completed 250+ search assignments over the past 10 years
- Focuses on CEOs, VPs and C-level professionals in finance, HR, marketing and sales in diverse industries, with emphasis on consumer products, retail and agriculture
- Works with CEOs and owners, private equity and venture capital investors seeking leadership for their portfolio companies as well as sports organizations
- Active participant and speaker at professional and specialized conferences; recognized expert in executive recruitment and compensation; published numerous articles, interviews and expert commentary in leading business publications
Business Expertise
- Head of CIS/Country Manager Ukraine at another leading international executive search firm
- Practice Head with a leading global recruitment and talent management firm
Additional Expertise
- Agriculture
- Consumer Products / FMCG
- Healthcare
- Human Resources
- Retail
- Sales & Marketing
Areas of Expertise
Education & Certifications
- Master’s degree in law with honours from Donetsk National University
- Numerous executive development programs in leading US business schools, including University of Michigan Ross School of Business; University of California, Berkeley; Haas School of Business; Columbia Business School
- Certified in Talent Assessment (Thomas International DISC) and Business Coaching (Adler Scandinavia)
Affiliations & Awards
- Board Member of the Professional Association of Corporate Governance in Ukraine (PAKU)
- Former Advisory Board Member, BrainBasket Foundation, non-profit focused on IT education
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