Seasoned industrial talent experts promoted to global leadership roles, serving clients in automotive, aerospace & defence and mining & primary materials
Helga has specialized in the manufacturing industry for more than two decades and served as co-leader of our Industrial Manufacturing subsector for four years prior to becoming the global leader of our Industrial practice. Clients in the manufacturing industry, especially metalworking and HVAC-industry, mechanical engineering, automation & robotics, recycling/circular economy and construction supply have benefitted from her in-depth expertise. Helga works closely with mid-sized and large family-owned businesses, as well as diversified multinational industrial conglomerates, contributing significantly to their local and international success.
Professional Focus
- More than 20 years’ experience in executive search
- Leads senior management and executive-level searches within all functions, across Germany and internationally
- Deep expertise in the industrial sector with a specialty in manufacturing, including metal processing, mechanical engineering, automotive supply, building supply and steel
- Extensive experience with mid-sized and large family-owned companies, both owner-operated and externally managed
- Native speaker of German, fluent in English, with good command of French
Business Expertise
- Partner and Director at another market-leading executive search and management consultancy in Germany with solid international business
- Global Key Account Manager for DAX-listed, diversified industrial engineering group
Additional Expertise
- Automotive
- Human Resources
- Manufacturing
- Technology & Digital
Areas of Expertise
Education & Certifications
- Degrees in business administration and education from University of Cologne and University of Düsseldorf; studied human resources, organizational theory, economics and social psychology
Discover how Boyden’s strategic search placed a high-impact COO for a global, family-owned engineering firm, optimizing operations, boosting profitability, and expanding international markets.
Discover how Boyden’s targeted executive search placed a high-impact CFO for a growing, family-owned metalworking business, reinforcing its financial foundation, enhancing controls and reporting, and supporting sustainable, long-term growth across global markets.
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Industrial Trends Report: Analysing markets, studies, and trends on how AI, machine learning, and digitalisation are reshaping the industrial sector, with expert insights on talent and leadership from Boyden’s Global Industrial Practice Members.
Perspectives from Boyden’s Industrial Practice Group Experts
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In einem Interview für das "IndustryArena eMagazine" erklärt Helga Kayser-Dörr, Managing Partner und Global Co-Leader der Industrial Practice bei Boyden, den Trend in der deutschen Industrie zum Reshoring - und warum hochqualifizierte Mitarbeiter für die Umsetzung unverzichtbar und notwendig sind.
Strategic focus on sector expertise boosts growth and client success in driving innovation, business transformation and social impact
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