Joachim Sauter is Managing Partner and an international executive search and management advisor with more than 25 years of experience in senior leadership appointments. He advises owners, supervisory- and advisory- and executive boards, and executive management teams in complex transformation, succession and growth situations, supporting organizations in the strategic development of their leadership teams. In addition, he advises private equity investors on the sustainable development of their portfolio companies.

Professional Focus

  • Strategic sparring partner to owners, supervisory boards and senior management teams on leadership, succession and governance decisions
  • His professional focus spans executive leadership and succession mandates across industrial manufacturing, technology, private equity, automotive and consumer retail environments
  • Executive search for C-level and top management positions across Europe, the United States, China, Southeast Asia and India
  • Long-standing advisory experience in family-owned businesses and private equity–backed companies
  • Member of the advisory board of an internationally active family office

Business Expertise

  • Shareholder and Managing Director of Boyden Germany
  • Founder and Managing Director of an internationally active strategy and executive search firm with a focus on leadership, transformation and global growth
  • Co-Founder and Managing Partner of an internationally oriented M&A boutique specializing in succession planning and transaction advisory
  • Managing Director and turnaround manager of a Tier-2 automotive supplier in transformation and restructuring phases
  • External project manager at Mercedes-Benz UK with responsibility for operational and strategic development projects

Additional Expertise

  • Board and governance advisory
  • Succession planning and ownership transitions

Education & Certifications

  • MBA, École européenne des affaires, Paris
  • Diplom-Kaufmann (FH), Hochschule Würzburg
  • Diploma in Management Studies, Portsmouth Polytechnic, United Kingdom
  • Certified Management Trainer and Coach (BDI – Federation of German Industries)

Affiliations & Awards

  • Top Executive Search Firm (2025) — Handelsblatt
  • Top Executive Search Firm (2025) — WirtschaftsWoche

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