Lisa Farmer

Lisa Farmer has 20 years’ experience in interim management, leads the UK & Ireland Interim Management Practice, and is a Co-Leader of Boyden’s Global Interim Management Practice. She co-founded her own interim management firm in 2011, and leverages her extensive network to support clients undergoing change and transformation.

Professional Focus

20 years’ experience in interim management, with additional background in executive search
Senior interim leadership including head of function, board and executive roles for clients ranging from FTSE 250 to SMEs, private equity and owner-managed firms
Specialisation in transformation, turnaround, crisis and change management
Track record of interim placements: Finance Director, CFO, CEO, COO, General Manager, Marketing Director, HR Director, Programme Director, Transformation Director, IT Director, Logistics Director
Expert in leading-edge recruitment techniques, technologies and processes

Business Expertise

Co-Founder and Managing Partner, Board & Executive Interims at a leading interim management firm
Partner of an interim management firm; managed business operations and was instrumental in building a successful finance practice, placing interim finance directors and CFOs
Director with an international interim management firm
Director, Boyden Interim Management

Additional Expertise

Consumer/FMCG
Financial Services
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Human Resources
Professional Services

Areas of Expertise

Education & Certifications

CIM, Marketing Diploma from London School of Marketing
Bachelor’s degree from University of Kent, Canterbury

London

10 Philpot Lane
2nd Floor
London
United Kingdom

Case Studies

View All

Navigating Change: Driving Efficiency in Professional Services

Boyden identified an experienced interim manager who led a successful transformation program, improving efficiency and aligning processes for effective reporting.

Interim Programme Director, Professional Services Business

Interim project manager brought in to assist with a restructure in a professional services firm

Interim Managing Director, Software Company

Boyden UK’s Interim Management team assisted in the appointment of an Interim Managing Director for a B2B software business, to lead the UK team with a focus on sales, business development and customer service whilst enabling the CEO to focus on international acquisitions.

Thought Leadership

View All

Articles & Papers

AI in Interim Management: Market Trends and Insights from Boyden Brief Q4 2023

Delve into the evolving landscape of interim management and the implications of Artificial Intelligence (AI), featuring market insights and AI-related discussions

Articles & Papers

Boyden Brief September 2023: The ‘F’ Word – Fractional

The UK interim management team hosted the latest Boyden Brief of 2023 with a specific focus on ‘fractional’ roles and their increased popularity amongst clients.

Blog Post

Private Equity Recruitment Trends: Post-Conference Takeaways on Trends in a Competitive Talent Market

Lisa Farmer, Boyden UK Managing Partner, shares seven key takeaways from Hunt Scanlon's Private Equity Recruiting conference, including the importance of talent decisions, workplace culture, and building a talent network.

Articles & Papers

Boyden UK Interim Management Briefing - Q2 2023 Insights

Boyden held their second Boyden Brief of 2023, discussing the topic of AI and ChatGPT with the interim executive community, and sharing updates on their international footprint, recent annual conference, and market trends across various sectors.

Media

View All

Supporting Client’s Short-Term Needs

Video

When to Use Interim Executives

Video

Interim Rates vs. Permanent Roles

Video

Fueling Sustainability: An Executive View - Edition 12

Video

News & Events

View All