Maleeha Khan

Maleeha Khan is an experienced executive search and human resource professional with a passion for positioning people for success, building high-performing teams, and strengthening organisations. She partners with clients to assess leadership needs and identify the skills and experience required to achieve objectives. In doing so, she also supports efforts to improve leadership diversity.

Professional Focus

Nearly 5 years’ experience in executive search, specializing mainly in consumer & retail
Strong track record of appointments to C-level and board positions in MENA, APAC, Europe, and Americas in world-class organisations
Highly skilled in search strategy, leadership assessment, market research, candidate development and assessment, relationship management, and recruitment and onboarding processes

Business Expertise

Managing Consultant - Consumer & Retail at a major New York-based global executive search firm; promoted from three prior roles: Senior Co-Lead Consultant - Consumer & Retail, Co-Lead Consultant, and Research Consultant
Teaching Assistant at Lahore University of Management Sciences
Completed internships in auditing at Ernst & Young (EY), project management at Pakistani mobile operator Jazz (formerly Mobilink), and research at Roche

Additional Expertise

Consumer & Retail
Consumer Products
Industrial

Education & Certifications

Bachelor’s degree (Hons) in finance and accounting from Lahore University of Management Sciences (LUMS), Lahore, Pakistan
Customer Analytics Certificate, Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania

London

10 Philpot Lane
2nd Floor
London
United Kingdom

Case Studies

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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.

Strengthening Advancement Capacity and Culture Through a Long-Term Search Partnership

With Boyden’s support, Loyola Marymount University built a high-performing advancement team by filling 15 key fundraising roles over five years, strengthening collaboration, continuity, and campaign readiness.

Strategic Board Renewal for a High-Growth Cybersecurity Leader

Boyden partnered with a publicly traded cybersecurity firm to appoint a transformative director whose reputation and leadership experience amplify the company’s strategic ambitions and market position.

Thought Leadership

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Articles & Papers

How to Build a Standout Interim Management Portfolio

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

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.