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.
Victoria Wagner is a skilled consultant with a background in Economic Psychology and Human Resources, providing a strong foundation for her career in Executive Search. Known for her exceptional analytical skills, she contributes to all stages of the search process, including candidate identification and interviewing, market research and analysis, and client communication.
Professional Focus
- Experience in executive search, marketing and human resources
- Responsible for executive search projects by identifying and connecting with candidates, conducting interviews, preparing candidate reports, and conducting market analysis
- Advanced degree in economic psychology
- Native German, fluent in English
Business Expertise
- Previously a Research Assistant at Boyden Austria
- Human Resources Generalist at IT solutions provider ACP TEKAEF, contributed to recruitment, talent development, onboarding and offboarding processes, as well as the development and management of the company website.
- Assistant at the Library of Philosophy and Psychology, University of Vienna
- Internships in Marketing and IT at renowned Upper Austrian companies as well as in research at the University of Vienna
Education & Certifications
- Master’s degree (M.Sc.) in economic psychology from University of Vienna
- Bachelor’s degree (B.Sc.) in psychology from University of Vienna
- HOGAN Certified
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