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Julian Ortner is a seasoned executive search consultant with over 25 years specialising in legal, compliance, risk and governance. Known for his work with organisations facing change and regulatory challenges, Julian identifies and places leadership talent for general counsel and other key executive roles. His insights into the legal landscape ensure clients appoint candidates who navigate complex regulatory environments with expertise.
Professional Focus
- Over 25 years’ experience in executive search
- Strong track record of appointments to general counsel, company secretarial, and other executive roles in legal, governance, risk and compliance
- Clients include PLCs, financial institutions, private and listed companies in the UK and overseas
- In-depth expertise in compliance, risk management, corporate governance, internal audit/group assurance, change management, executive remuneration and succession planning
Business Expertise
- Partner at a global executive search, talent and leadership consulting firm; led General Counsel and Governance Practice
- Director for General Counsel, Compliance and Company Secretarial Practice at an executive search firm specialising in executive and board roles within the professional services sector
- Consultant at a global executive search firm serving a range of sectors; focused on professional services, legal services and executive remuneration
- Director at an executive search firm specialising in professional services, including law, consulting and accounting firms, as well as executive remuneration
Additional Expertise
- Legal
- Professional Services
- Risk and Compliance
- Audit
- Financial Services
Areas of Expertise
Education & Certifications
- Bachelor’s degree from University of Reading
Case Studies
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Securing Top Financial Leadership for a Global Industrial Equipment Provider
Explore how Boyden's targeted recruitment strategy unlocked the key fit for a global industrial giant seeking a VP of Finance to spearhead its North American growth ambitions.
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.
Thought Leadership
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Blog
General Counsel Succession Planning
Meeting the Demands of a Changing Landscape
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.
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.
Blog
Corporate Capability and Leadership Development: Unlocking Successful Strategy Execution
Discover how organizations can accelerate strategy realization by integrating capability creation, talent flow, and leadership development, ensuring alignment with corporate culture and business objectives for long-term growth and success.
Media
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Navigating the Complex World of Global Sports with Jonny Gray
Podcast
Curiosity vs Expertise—Why Leaders Are Generalists with Xenia Wickett Founder of Wickett Advisory
Podcast
Leaders in Focus featuring Chad Hesters, CEO and President of Boyden
Video
Leaders in Focus featuring Mark Russell, CEO, The Children's Society
Video
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