John McCrea derives his expertise not only from a 22-year career in executive search, but also from direct experience in the critical functional areas for which he recruits. Focusing primarily on C-level assignments, he approaches search with an intimate understanding of the requirements for successfully leading organizations, based on his extensive operational experience in various industries.
A PE-backed logistics and fulfillment provider for the direct-to-consumer wine market hired a COO from Amazon and Google to drive growth resulting in significant revenue increase, but was replaced after a change in ownership.
Boyden partnered with a publicly traded cybersecurity firm to appoint a transformative director whose reputation and leadership experience amplify the company’s strategic ambitions and market position.
Identifying and securing a visionary leader to drive U.S. market entry and long-term growth for a fast-scaling social media technology startup.
In this edition of Navigating Uncertainty, explore how AI is reshaping the global economy, while private equity reveals the truth about AI ‘bubble mania’.
Explore how AI in CPG leadership is reshaping executive roles and driving operational, marketing, and sales innovation across the industry.
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.
Insights on governance, AI, and talent strategies from Andrew Cunje, Chief Information Security Officer at Appian; in conversation with Boyden’s Paul Dennis.
Unilever’s potential exit from its Foods division could reshape Big Food, triggering supply‑chain shifts, leadership changes, and major competitive realignment.
A Business Insider piece explores how layoff announcements are evolving into AI‑era strategy statements, highlighting Boyden Partner Rick Wargo’s insights on why companies now emphasize shifting skill needs and long‑term transformation over cost‑cutting.
Big Food is rapidly reinventing itself through accelerated M&A, rebranding, and wellness‑driven product innovation. Boyden Partner Doug Ehrenkranz provides expert insights on the rising demand for protein-rich, nutrient‑dense, and gut‑friendly foods shaping today’s CPG strategies.
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