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.
Katarzyna Prządka brings nearly 20 years of HR experience across international FMCG, retail, and financial services. She combines strong expertise in recruitment and talent development with solid business insight, enabling her to support clients effectively and help them secure leaders aligned with their strategic needs.
Professional Focus
- Extensive experience in talent acquisition, employer branding and talent development as internal HR leader and external advisor
- Career advisor supporting candidates in professional change and development
- Proven track record in executive search and interim management projects including C-level, managerial and senior functional roles in HR, marketing, finance, sales, supply chain, operations or production
- Expert in both local and international cross-border assignments
- Native Polish and fluent in English
Business Expertise
- Executive search consultant in international and polish executive search agencies
- Talent Acquisition and Development Manager in international retail company
- HR and Talent Acquisition Partner as well as Project Manager roles within matrix and complex structures of FMCG and finance sectors top class organizations
Additional Expertise
- Consumer & Retail
- Healthcare & Life Sciences
Creating a dream team with a visionary CEO and a seasoned Chief Operating Officer to execute the roadmap
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