Luara Malina

Luara Malina supports executive search projects with strong planning and organisational skills, a methodical, solution-oriented approach, and proven project management competence. She draws on experience in administrative support and client service, combining strong communication skills and attention to detail with multilingual fluency and a confident global perspective.

Professional Focus

Five years’ experience supporting executives and teams
Proven skills in project management, client services, administrative support, and team leadership
Native German and Portuguese speaker, fluent in English

Business Expertise

Freelance administrative support for international clients
Team Assistant and Office Coordinator at Coca-Cola Schweiz GmbH, Zürich
Medical Secretary at University Clinic Balgrist, Zürich
Executive Secretary at MM-Atelier, Zürich
Earlier roles in team leadership within daycare settings

Additional Expertise

Commercial Diploma (VSH) in business administration from HSO Wirtschaftsschule Schweiz
Medical Secretary Diploma from Bénédict School Zürich
General Trainer Certificate from EB Zürich
Cambridge English Certificate (C1) from Lexis, Australia

Switzerland

Gotthardstrasse 62
CH-8002 Zürich
Switzerland

Case Studies

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Efficiency in procurement: An interim purchasing manager strengthens the purchasing organization of a food producer

An interim Chief Procurement Officer restructured the purchasing organization of a medium-sized food producer and achieved sustainable savings and process improvements through targeted measures in supplier management and cost control.

Driving Liquidity Strategy Leadership for a Transforming Private Credit Platform

Boyden partners with a leading private credit asset manager to appoint a Director of Fund Liquidity to support complex global fund structures and evolving investor demands.

Building Institutional Investment Operations Leadership for a Mission-Driven Family Office

Boyden partnered with a leading family office and its affiliated foundation to appoint a Head of Institutional Investment Operations capable of designing and implementing a scalable operational platform to support a growing investment portfolio and long-term philanthropic objectives.

Thought Leadership

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Articles & Papers

Why AI productivity depends on human imagination

AI delivers real productivity gains only when organizations reimagine systems, processes, and culture—rather than simply layering the technology onto existing, inefficient structures.

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.