Event
A BlueSteps Webinar featuring Boyden's Lisa Farmer
Petra Rahmann is a recognized expert in Executive Interim Management. With 20 years of experience as a project manager in leading executive search firms and in operational HR functions, she possesses a deep understanding of our clients’ requirements. As a Project Consultant, she is responsible for identifying and supporting our pre-selected Interim Executives and ensuring the successful operational execution of projects.
Professional Focus
- Cross‑industry experience in identifying, pre‑selecting, and approaching well‑selected executives for demanding client projects
- Special focus on family-owned businesses and internationally operating, medium to large companies ("Upper Mittelstand”)
- Applying proven and tailored methodologies that meet highest quality standards
- Strong capabilities in supporting and coordinating candidates and stakeholders
- Experience in delivering and staffing international HR projects
- Native German speaker with very strong English skills
Business Expertise
- Broad experience in executive search and consulting for executives at the first and second leadership levels
Additional Expertise
- Automotive
- Human Resources
- Industrial Manufacturing
- Chemicals
- Supply Chain & Logistics
- Travel, Leisure & Hospitality
- Food & Beverages
- Family-Owned / Privately Held Organizations
Case Studies
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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.
Dual expertise for change: CFO recruitment through executive search and interim management in the automotive sector.
A leading automotive supplier leveraged the combined strength of executive search and interim management to fill a critical CFO position quickly and sustainably – laying the foundation for successful transformation and financial stability.
Strategic turnaround: How an interim CEO led a food industry company out of crisis
An interim CEO took over the management of a food industry company on the brink of insolvency and initiated a comprehensive restructuring process with the aim of securing liquidity, realigning the organization, and restoring competitiveness.
Thought Leadership
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Articles & Papers
Capable Hands in Times of Change: Interim Leadership for Family-Owned Businesses
Articles & Papers
Boyden Brief Q1 2026: Repositioning Your Career: The Shift from Permanent Executive to Interim Leader
Blog
The interim discipline: rethinking succession in a volatile market
Rethinking succession in a volatile market, this article explores interim leadership as a disciplined approach to stabilising organisations and managing succession risk.
Articles & Papers
Why Leadership Capability is now the Defining Challenge for Family Businesses
Voices of Family Business Survey
Media
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Athlos Business Summit
Video
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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In the Media
Interim Roles Pop as C-Suite Exodus Continues
Event
HBA London Presents: Career Development with Boyden’s Partner Josh Blackman
Join this session for actionable insights on how you can use networking to drive your career and participate in a workshop to build your own personal elevator pitch to use in networking.
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