In this guest article for the” Top 25 Women” initiative, Jutta Menzenbach of Boyden, an executive search firm, writes about the importance of diversity in the automotive industry to drive economic success.
Kathleen Dunton has over 20 years’ experience in executive search, and primarily serves clients in the professional services, industrial and chemical sectors. She has lived and worked in the US, UK and Germany. This gives her a broad perspective, which has proven valuable to international firms, both European and American, seeking to recruit highly qualified executives across borders.
Professional Focus
- Over 20 years’ experience in executive search
- Expertise in the professional services, industrial machinery and chemical sectors
- Focuses on cross-border searches for US and European firms
Business Expertise
- Previous experience with another leading international search firm, and with a European search boutique
- Started career in investment goods market research
Additional Expertise
- Chemicals
- Professional Services
- Technology
- Media
Areas of Expertise
Education & Certifications
- Bachelor’s degree in economics and geography from University of Massachusetts, Amherst (US)
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New additions strengthen client support in executive search and interim management
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