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Boyden UK & Ireland Recognised as a Platinum Service Provider in the Institute of Interim Management Survey Results 2024
Lisa Farmer
Managing Partner, Interim Management, United Kingdom
Global Practice Leader, Interim Management
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
Case Studies
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Interim Marketing Director for an International Retailer
Working with Boyden's client, a respected retailer, to assist with certain leadership challenges through a transformation programme
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
Thought Leadership
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Articles & Papers
Boyden Brief Q2 2024: Mental Health Practices for Interim Managers
Exploring mental wellness for independent executives post-pandemic: personal strategies, support networks, and emerging approaches to maintain mental health in high-pressure roles.
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
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.
News & Events
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Event
Interim Impact: Career Advancement Through Strategic Role Placement - A BlueSteps Webinar featuring Boyden's Lisa Farmer
Boyden Global Interim Management Co-Leader, Lisa Farmer, joins BlueSteps alongside an expert panel of interim recruitment specialists
Press Release
Boyden UK & Ireland Recognised as a Platinum Service Provider in the Institute of Interim Management Survey Results 2023
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