François Nouri

Partner, France

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)
Office Location Map

France

57 rue Pierre Charron
Paris
France
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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Industry Insight
Will London Win Out?

The City of London is exploring ways to maintain its standing as a top financial services hub amidst competition from EU cities in the post-Brexit era.
Articles & Papers
Wealth Management & Private Banking: Market Overview Q4 2020

Analysis of the latest industry trends, strategy updates of banks and wealth managers, and taking a close look at key people moves over the fourth quarter of 2020.
Articles & Papers
Wealth Management & Private Banking: Market Overview Q3 2020

Analysis of the latest industry trends, strategy updates of banks and wealth managers, and taking a close look at key people moves over the third quarter of 2020.
Sustainability
Redesigning the Future of Finance

Perspectives from Boyden's Global Financial Services Experts on Banking, FinTech, Real Estate, Insurance, Wealth & Asset Management

A roundtable discussion led by Boyden's Global Financial Services Practice Co-Leaders, Carlos Dafauce and Joost Goudsmit.
Media
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Boyden Leadership Series Featuring Principality CEO Julie Ann Haines - Part 3
Video
Boyden Leadership Series Featuring Principality CEO Julie Ann Haines - Part 2
Video
Interview with Carolina Klint, CEO North West Region, Marsh Continental Europe
Video
Fueling Sustainability: An Executive View - Edition 12
Video
News & Events
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Press Release
Boyden France Names Global Leader, François Nouri, Partner

François Brings Two Decades of Human Resources and Executive Search Experience, Effectively Aligning Top Talent with Company Culture
In the Media
CFO Evolution Puts Spotlight on Data, Tech Skills
In the Media
35-year-old bankers earning S$500k sought in Singapore

eFinancialCareers, the world’s leading financial services careers website, recently sat down with Boyden Singapore Principal Krista Espaldon to talk about generational change in Singapore’s private banking.

Contact François Nouri today and let's get started

Office Location Map

France

57 rue Pierre Charron
Paris
France
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