Kristen Smit recognized for outstanding leadership, steadfast professionalism, and long-standing service to the executive search community.
For over 20 years, Kristen Smit has been leading successful executive searches throughout Europe. She has built an extensive international network, and developed substantial expertise in the industrial and professional services sectors. Kristen specialises in cross-border assignments aimed at building international and multicultural teams that contribute high value and performance.
Professional Focus
- More than 15 years’ experience in global executive search
- Expert in cross-border assignments with an international network across a range of industries
- Specialises in industrial and business services sectors, as well as board services and leadership development
- Fluent in French, English and Dutch, and basic German
Business Expertise
- Experience with another highly rated executive search firm, specialising in senior management appointments and leadership development; conducted searches throughout Western, Central and Eastern Europe
- European Director of Professional Services for leading career management consultancy; developed expertise in career development, assessment, outplacement and coaching
- Earlier career in banking
- Former Member, Board of Directors, Boyden World Corporation
Additional Expertise
- Board Services
- Human Resources
- Professional Services
- Financial Services
- Education
Areas of Expertise
Education & Certifications
- Degree in International Business Administration
How Boyden placed a strategic SVP to drive e-mobility growth
How Boyden identified a strategic leader to unify engineering, quality, and commercial outcomes in automotive systems.
How Boyden helped a global OEM launch a values-driven loyalty platform rooted in emotional brand connection.
As energy markets transform, private equity is driving the transition with diversified portfolios and leaders who can master both legacy and renewable systems.
Industrial Trends Report: Analysing markets, studies, and trends on how AI, machine learning, and digitalisation are reshaping the industrial sector, with expert insights on talent and leadership from Boyden’s Global Industrial Practice Members.
Perspectives from Boyden’s Industrial Practice Group Experts
Chinese carmakers are finding success in the European automotive market via a surge in EV sales and their home country’s dominance in battery manufacturing.
Seasoned industrial talent experts promoted to global leadership roles, serving clients in automotive, aerospace & defence and mining & primary materials
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