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.
Vanessa Saurino joined Boyden in 2015 and has steadily advanced in her executive search career, becoming well-versed in the industry and developing exceptional skills. She has deep expertise in research, project management, and client relations, and a strong command of search processes. Her organisational, communication, and language skills also help us deliver consistently positive results.
Professional Focus
- Nearly 10 years’ experience in executive search
- Highly skilled in team leadership, research, candidate identification and assessment, client support, and project management
- In-depth knowledge of technology start-up and industrial sector searches
- Background in sales and marketing, as well as a range of industries including manufacturing, luxury, fashion and retail
- Fluent in German, English and Italian, with good command of French
Business Expertise
- Prior roles at Boyden Switzerland: Head of Operations, Switzerland & Senior Associate; Senior Associate; Research Associate & Project Manager; Project Manager/Marketing & Events Coordinator
- Previously held administrative and sales positions, both in the Zürich area and London, including roles as a sales & administrative assistant for an international manufacturing firm
- Completed commercial apprenticeship in the textile industry
Sector Expertise
- Technology
- Industrial
- Consumer & Retail
- Luxury
- Retail & Apparel
Education & Certifications
- Bachelor’s degree (Hons) in business studies and economics from the Open University
- Higher Education Diploma, Fashion Marketing from University of the Arts London
- Vocational Baccalaureate, KV Zürich Business School
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