New Boyden study reveals CEE executives prioritize safety, quality of life, and family integration over salary when relocating, with Poland, Czech Republic, and Hungary leading.
Madeleine Luense brings over 15 years of international experience in project and key account management within hub functions. She is known for her collaborative approach to coordinating complex, multi-stakeholder projects and supporting executive-level teams. Highly organised and solution-oriented, she readily adapts to shifting priorities, ensuring timely delivery and client-focused service.
Professional Focus
- More than 15 years’ international experience in project management and key account management
- Proven expertise in cross‑functional collaboration, interdisciplinary team coordination, stakeholder management, process improvement, and CRM-based processes
- Experience working with family-owned enterprises
- Native German speaker, fluent in English
Business Expertise
- Head of Sales, Household at Ebnat AG, Ebnat-Kappel
- Key Account Manager, Shop & Retail Division at Regent Lighting, Basel
- Project Manager for the international family office of GVO Asset Management AG, Zug
- Earlier roles as an Executive Assistant at Kraft Foods Europe GmbH, Zurich, and ProSiebenSat.1 Media SE, Munich
Additional Expertise
- Consumer Products
- Real Estate
- Consulting
- Media & Entertainment
Education & Certifications
- Certificate of Advanced Studies (CAS) in management from University of St. Gallen (HSG)
- Certified Executive Assistant BSB from European Business and Language Academy, Dresden
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