New Boyden study reveals CEE executives prioritize safety, quality of life, and family integration over salary when relocating, with Poland, Czech Republic, and Hungary leading.
Jyri Ursem is a seasoned professional who has conducted hundreds of successful searches across the globe ranging from director level to board roles. He has a systematic and data driven approach in solving customer’s talent related issues in any industry or market.
Professional Focus
- More than five years’ experience in executive search and board recruitment
- Proven expertise in talent acquisition (internal and external), project management, advisory and talent management
- Deep knowledge of research methodology, data analysis, and consulting
- Specialised expertise in financial services, IT & technology, VC and PE owned companies
- Native Finnish, fluent in English and Dutch, proficiency in Swedish and German
Business Expertise
- Talent Acquisition Partner at 3stepIT, a BNP Paribas subsidiary specializing in IT management services; responsible for talent planning, recruitment, and acquisition for the Nordic region; supported new BNP Paribas-3stepIT joint venture with executive search and other talent issues and processes; promoted from Talent Acquisition Researcher role
- Talent Researcher at an international executive search and management consulting firm; promoted from a business support role responsible for assisting consultants and researchers
Additional Expertise
- IT & Technology
- Software Services
- Computer Hardware and Manufacturing
- Financial Services
- Supply Chain & Logistics
- VC and PE backed companies
Education & Certifications
- Master’s degree (MSc) in information and service management from Aalto University
- Bachelor's degree in international business from Aalto University
- Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt (ICYB), Excellence Finland
- Balanced Scorecard Practitioner, Lumen Institution
- Project Management Professional (PMP), Hemsley Fraser
Boyden partnered with a leading sovereign wealth fund to place a senior lawyer for UK and European investments, strengthening governance, risk management, and long-term growth.
Through a highly targeted, relationship-based search, Boyden successfully identified a Major Gifts Officer whose fundraising approach, mission alignment, and donor engagement style matched the organization's long-term philanthropic goals.
An interim Chief Procurement Officer restructured the purchasing organization of a medium-sized food producer and achieved sustainable savings and process improvements through targeted measures in supplier management and cost control.
Perspectives from 30 senior executives on relocation decisions and leadership mobility across CEE
AI delivers real productivity gains only when organizations reimagine systems, processes, and culture—rather than simply layering the technology onto existing, inefficient structures.
A European family-owned business approaching generational transition recognized that its U.S. operation required more than continuity—it required growth. The challenge was to redefine leadership for a critical market while navigating family dynamics and cross-border complexity. Here’s how the right appointment helped unlock the company’s U.S. potential.
Discover the Three‑Stepper framework to master commercial and sales excellence in 2026. Learn how customer insight, talent, and technology drive growth.
Executive search specialist in innovation and service business development joins top leadership and talent firm in Finland
Contact Jyri Ursem today and let's get started