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Why the CFO mindset can clash with CEO demands
Peter Uzunov
Managing Partner
Czech Republic, Slovakia & Romania
Peter Uzunov’s varied background encompasses over 25 years’ experience in executive search, corporate recruitment and sales, with a focus on recruiting key talent to deliver on business goals. His expertise spans telecommunications, manufacturing, industrial automation, healthcare and financial services. Peter also has a global perspective, having worked in both Central Europe and North America.
Professional Focus
- 20 years’ experience in executive search, along with 5 years in corporate recruitment
- Member of the Industrial, Healthcare & Life Sciences and Technology Practices
- Works with C-level executives and boards to fill senior management and expert level positions
- Industry expertise in technology consulting, IT, telecommunications, automotive, general manufacturing, industrial automation, financial services
- Background in sales functions at global technology consulting firms; extensive B2B experience
- Global business experience, with a focus on Czech and North American markets
Business Expertise
- Oskar/Vodafone, Czech Republic, personally executed the hiring of two board member VPs, more than 20 directors in various departments, numerous senior management and expert level positions
- Corporate recruitment, sales functions at technology consulting organisations in Canada
- Extensive B2B sales experience for acquisition and development of key search clients
- Sales and account management, major North American systems integrator
Additional Expertise
- Automotive
- Financial Services
- Industrial Automation
- Manufacturing
- Telecommunications
Areas of Expertise
Education & Certifications
- Master’s degree, economics and management, Czech Technical University, Prague
Case Studies
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A Time-Critical CFO Hire for a Scaling, PE-Backed Manufacturer
Boyden partnered with a private equity-backed leader in automated test systems to execute a Partner-led search with disciplined assessment and rapid momentum, identifying a finalist within two weeks and closing the mandate within 60 days.
From Innovation to Execution: Leadership in Power Semiconductor Development
How Boyden placed a strategic SVP to drive e-mobility growth
Breaking Silos, Building Systems: A CTO Search at the Intersection of Tech and Business
How Boyden identified a strategic leader to unify engineering, quality, and commercial outcomes in automotive systems.
Thought Leadership
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Articles & Papers
A Regional CEO Search to Realise U.S. Market Potential for a European Family-Owned Business
A European family-owned business approaching generational transition recognized that its U.S. operation required more than continuity—it required growth. The challenge was to redefine leadership for a critical market while navigating family dynamics and cross-border complexity. Here’s how the right appointment helped unlock the company’s U.S. potential.
Articles & Papers
Private Equity's Role in Powering the Energy Transition
As energy markets transform, private equity is driving the transition with diversified portfolios and leaders who can master both legacy and renewable systems.
Boyden Report Series
What’s Next for Industry? AI, Transformation, and the Talent Imperative
Industrial Trends Report: Analysing markets, studies, and trends on how AI, machine learning, and digitalisation are reshaping the industrial sector, with expert insights on talent and leadership from Boyden’s Global Industrial Practice Members.
Blog
Revitalising the European Automotive Sector: Navigating New Challenges and Embracing Innovation
To survive in the new competitive environment and master the legislative challenges set by the EU, the automotive sector needs an approach reset
Media
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News & Events
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In the Media
Epochal change: Why the automotive industry needs diversity now
In this guest article for the” Top 25 Women” initiative, Jutta Menzenbach of Boyden, an executive search firm, writes about the importance of diversity in the automotive industry to drive economic success.
Press Release
CEE Executives Value Safety and Family Comfort Over Salary When Relocating, New Boyden Study Finds
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.
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