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If the culture doesn't fit, the best CV is useless
Mara Rüegg draws on 15 years of corporate HR experience to support executive search engagements with precision and insight. Her background includes team leadership, project management, and executive support, giving her a firm grasp of team dynamics and stakeholder needs. She contributes clarity and strategy to each search, helping ensure successful appointments that align with client goals.
Professional Focus
- 15 years’ experience in corporate human resources
- Expertise in project management, team leadership, stakeholder management, DEI initiatives, workshop facilitation, change management, and event management
- Skilled and educated in the application of digital technology to HR processes
- Native German speaker, fluent in English
Business Expertise
- HR Project Manager at AMAG Corp. Services AG, ; promoted from Team Lead, HR Management Support and Assistant to Head of HR
- Assistant Head of Human Resources and Learning & Development at Jumbo-Markt AG; promoted from retail
Additional Expertise
- Human Resources
- Automotive
- Consumer & Retail
Education & Certifications
- Master’s degree in digital management from Teesside University, England and Hyper Island, Sweden
- Bachelor’s degree (B.Sc.) in business administration from University of Applied Sciences in Business Administration Zurich (HWZ Zürich)
Case Studies
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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.
Dual expertise for change: CFO recruitment through executive search and interim management in the automotive sector.
A leading automotive supplier leveraged the combined strength of executive search and interim management to fill a critical CFO position quickly and sustainably – laying the foundation for successful transformation and financial stability.
A Time-Critical CFO Hire for a Scaling, PE-Backed Manufacturer
Boyden partnered with a private equity-backed leader in automated test systems to execute a Partner-led search with disciplined assessment and rapid momentum, identifying a finalist within two weeks and closing the mandate within 60 days.
Thought Leadership
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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.
Articles & Papers
MedTech Leadership Succession & Next-Gen Executive Strategy
Discover why MedTech leadership succession is a strategic imperative—and how these companies can build strong, future-ready executive pipelines.
Boyden Report Series
The Status Quo of Digital Transformation in Switzerland in 2025
Articles & Papers
Private Equity's Role in Powering the Energy Transition
As energy markets transform, private equity is driving the transition with diversified portfolios and leaders who can master both legacy and renewable systems.
News & Events
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Press Release
Boyden Expands in Europe by Appointing Six New Partners and One Principal
New additions strengthen client support in executive search and interim management
In the Media
Michèle Gschwend: "It's always about the people"
In an interview, the supply chain expert Michèle Gschwend explains what changes are taking center stage in everyday business and how companies of all sizes can prepare for the next crisis.
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