Move marks a significant expansion for Boyden in the energy sector and underscores its commitment to providing unparalleled service to clients worldwide.
Kieran Whyte has more than 15 years of executive search experience with a primary focus on the energy sector and related industries in Scotland. He specialises in placing executives in technical, commercial and leadership roles and has extensive experience with board placements, making him a versatile and strategic partner for his clients.
Professional Focus
- Over 15 years’ experience in executive search with specialisation in the global energy sector
- Executive and non-executive board appointments, as well as director-level searches in technical, commercial, and general management
- Broad experience with functional leadership roles across the energy sector, with a strong track record of successful searches for senior roles requiring technical scarce skills
- International scope of search services spanning Europe, the Middle East, Asia, Africa, Australia and North America
- Relationships with mid-cap owner-operators including Tier 1 and Tier 2 suppliers throughout oil & gas and renewables
- Experience and active network within the maritime & shipping sector, with a focus on ports and infrastructure
Business Expertise
- Senior Consultant, Energy at an executive search firm focused on the global energy sector
- Associate, Energy at another of the world’s top executive search firms; earlier roles included Research Team Lead - Energy and Maritime & Shipping, Senior Researcher - Oil & Gas, and Researcher - Oil & Gas
- Recruitment Coordinator, Oil & Gas, Construction at a recruitment firm active in the industrial sector
Additional Expertise
- Renewables
- Oil & Gas
- Industrials
- Maritime & Shipping
- Engineering
Areas of Expertise
Education & Certifications
- Postgraduate Diploma (PGDip) Human Resource Management from Robert Gordon University
- Bachelor’s degree (B.Com.) in business management from University of Pretoria, South Africa
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