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François Nouri is a global leader in human resources and executive search with over 20 years’ experience, including senior leadership roles with Fortune Global 500 companies. He believes talent is the key driver of business success and partners with companies in various sectors to align talent with organizational objectives. Clients benefit from his data-driven perspective and tightly executed approach.
Professional Focus
- More than 20 years’ experience in executive search and global HR leadership including executive roles
- Strong business acumen and diverse industry experience including financial services, technology, and consumer products
- Extensive expertise in executive talent management and development, CEO and C-suite succession planning, leadership effectiveness, talent assessment, performance management, organizational development and transformation
- Public speaker since 2013; recent engagements at the Décideurs RH Conference (2024) and U-Spring Conference in Paris (2024)
- Fluent in French and English
Business Expertise
- Global Head of Talent, Performance & Assessment at Philip Morris International; promoted from HR Director, France
- HR Director, Talent & Development at Microsoft France; prior role as HR Director, HR Management
- Head of Group HR Solutions at Société Générale; prior roles included Global Head of HR, Global Business Services; Global Head of HR, Operations; Deputy Head of HR, Fixed Income; HR Business Partner, Fixed Income
- Executive Search Senior Consultant, Technology Practice at another of the world’s leading global executive search firms
- IT Project Manager, Electronic Banking & Asset Management at Société Générale
Additional Expertise
- Banking & Capital Markets
- Financial Services
- Technology
- Consumer Products - FMCG
- Human Resources
- Leadership Consulting
Areas of Expertise
Education & Certifications
- Advanced master’s degree from École Centrale Paris
- Engineering degree from École Nationale Supérieure des Télécommunications de Paris (Télécom Paris)
Case Studies
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Cybersecurity Excellence: Strengthening Trust and Digital Resilience
A Caribbean financial and mortgage bank partnered with Boyden to recruit a strategic Chief Information Security Officer (CISO), enhancing cybersecurity governance and supporting digital transformation across the organization.
Bridging the Gap: Finance Meets Operations in Agribusiness
How Boyden partnered with one of the world’s largest nut and grape producers to recruit transformative operational-finance leadership.
Fiduciary Oversight Strengthened: Independent Board Director Enhances Pension Fund Governance
Boyden identifies a highly credentialed investment professional to join the board of a $10B+ pension fund, reinforcing strategic oversight and fiduciary leadership.
Thought Leadership
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Blog
Modern Budgeting: Why CFOs Must Balance AI and Human Insight
As the 2026 budgeting cycle begins, CFOs must modernize financial planning by integrating AI with robust data governance that empowers their teams to enhance accuracy, speed, and strategic decision-making without replacing human judgment.
Boyden Report Series
Fintech: The democratising effect of digital money
Financial Services Trends Report: A snapshot of fintech-led innovation, connectivity and transformation in financial services, with expert insights on talent and leadership.
Boyden Report Series
Global Banking and Capital Markets in a New World Order
Financial Services Trends Report: A snapshot of the key orientation points for leadership through multiple complexities in the new world order, with expert insights on talent and leadership.
Articles & Papers
Boyden in Malta: Momentum in the Mediterranean
A look at Malta’s most vibrant industries and economic successes with insights from local Partner Dr. Vassilis Trochalidis of Boyden Greece, Cyprus and Malta.
News & Events
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Press Release
Boyden Partner Wins AESC’s Prestigious Award of Excellence
Kristen Smit recognized for outstanding leadership, steadfast professionalism, and long-standing service to the executive search community.
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