Press Release
Boyden Expands in Europe by Appointing Six New Partners and One Principal
New additions strengthen client support in executive search and interim management
Ksenia Hubenko
Partner, Ukraine
Ksenia Hubenko is a seasoned recruitment professional with over 10 years’ experience as an executive search consultant and HR leader. She possesses extensive expertise in leadership assessment and development and collaborates with both private companies and state-owned enterprises across heavy industry and various other sectors. Her specialties include CFOs, IT directors, and board members.
Professional Focus
- More than 10 years’ experience in executive search, human resources, and consulting at the national and international levels
- Specializes in recruiting board members and C-level professionals in finance, IT, government relations (GR), and production across diverse industries, with a focus on heavy industry
- Extensive experience collaborating with government agencies and local and international NGOs
- Expertise in leadership assessment and development, recruitment, HR consulting, corporate governance, project management, market research, and career development
- HR and recruitment background in various sectors including heavy industry, logistics, professional services, and state-owned enterprises (SOEs)
- Native Ukrainian, fluent in Russian and English, basic knowledge of German
Business Expertise
- HR Head for the HQ of gas transportation company JSC Mahistralni Gazoprovody Ukrainy (MGU)
- HR Expert, Privatization and Corporate Governance of the SOE Reform in the Reforms Delivery Office of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine
- Consultant with one of the world’s leading global executive search firms
- Head of Recruitment Department at a global industrial company; held earlier role as Global Commercial and Technical Recruiter & Executive Recruitment Leader, HR Business Partner of production service
- Lead Project Manager in the Peace Corps; international and NGO leadership projects with responsibilities in talent and performance management, change management, training
- Started career in project management with the Association of IT Enterprises of Ukraine
Additional Expertise
- Industrial
- Professional Services
- Social Impact
- Corporate Governance
- Leadership Assessment
Areas of Expertise
Education & Certifications
- Master’s degree in psychology from National Pedagogical Dragomanov University
- Bachelor’s degree in law from Academy of Advocacy of Ukraine
Case Studies
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A Time-Critical CFO Hire for a Scaling, PE-Backed Manufacturer
Boyden partnered with a private equity-backed leader in automated test systems to execute a Partner-led search with disciplined assessment and rapid momentum, identifying a finalist within two weeks and closing the mandate within 60 days.
Transforming Operations in a Family-Owned Medical Device Business
Building a High-Performance HR Function for a Multi-Site Laboratory Organization
Through collaboration with Boyden, the Chief People Officer of a PE-backed company secured two pivotal leaders, a Vice President of Human Resources and a Head of Talent Acquisition, to elevate human capital strategy, drive transformation, streamline recruitment, and strengthen enterprise alignment.
Thought Leadership
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Articles & Papers
A Regional CEO Search to Realise U.S. Market Potential for a European Family-Owned Business
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.
Articles & Papers
Private Equity's Role in Powering the Energy Transition
As energy markets transform, private equity is driving the transition with diversified portfolios and leaders who can master both legacy and renewable systems.
Boyden Report Series
What’s Next for Industry? AI, Transformation, and the Talent Imperative
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.
Boyden Report Series
As social impact organisations stir our conscience, where does your organisation stand?
Social Impact Report: Analysing the trends and companies reshaping the role of enterprise in society, with expert insights from Boyden's Global Social Impact Practice Members
News & Events
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Event
Boyden UK 2022 Annual Assembly: Leadership Through a Thunderstorm
Boyden’s UK Assembly, IET London 2nd November 2022, hosted a special, live appearance from Vadym Prystaiko Ukraine Ambassador to the UK and Igor Smelyansky, CEO of Ukraine postal service Ukrposhta to discuss: Leadership Through a Thunderstorm
Press Release
Boyden Finds Digital Progress Puts Europe in Pole Position to Champion Industry 5.0
Global research shows Industry 5.0 gathering pace as European business leaders excel in leveraging digital capabilities through human ingenuity
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