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Why the CFO mindset can clash with CEO demands
Maurice Carr
Partner, Interim Management, Ireland
Maurice Carr is a seasoned executive search and interim management professional with more than 30 years’ experience in the Irish market. He thrives on the challenge of sourcing world-class leaders for senior management roles within local and international organisations. An exceptional track record highlights his talent for engaging and aligning candidates with key business strategies.
Professional Focus
- Over 30 years’ experience in executive search and interim management
- Deep expertise in the Irish market, with successful senior management placements in a range of industries including financial services, accounting, aviation leasing and manufacturing
- Substantial experience working with large indigenous enterprises and global organisations
- Big 4 accounting trained, ICF Certified Coach and Institute of Directors qualified
Business Expertise
- Founder and Managing Partner, Lisdoon Consulting
- Partner, Executive Recruitment at BDO, a global accountancy firm
- Consultant with a human resources and recruitment consultancy
- Trained in auditing with KPMG Audit
Additional Expertise
- Accounting and Audit
- Aviation
- Financial Services
- Manufacturing
Areas of Expertise
Education & Certifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Commerce from University College Cork
- Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants Ireland
- Diploma in Company Direction, The Institute of Directors
- Certificate in Professional Coaching, International Coaching Federation (ICF)
- Diploma in Management and Industrial Relations from the National College of Ireland
Affiliations & Awards
- Board Member, University of Limerick Hospital Group (UHL) (former)
Case Studies
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Working Together for Success: COO Recruitment through Executive Search and Interim Management in Mechanical Engineering.
A medium-sized mechanical engineering company took advantage of the close cooperation between executive search and interim management to quickly fill a critical COO position while simultaneously transforming its production processes in a sustainable manner.
Building Leadership Capacity for a High-Growth Defense Services Company
Boyden partners with a second-generation, family-owned defense services company to appoint a Vice President of Human Resources, strengthening leadership infrastructure and supporting the organization's growth toward $200 million in revenue.
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
Balance for Better: Key Insights from Boyden Ireland’s International Women’s Day Event
Articles & Papers
The Rise of Career Interims in Ireland: What Clients and Candidates Need to Know
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
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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In the Media
Epochal change: Why the automotive industry needs diversity now
In this guest article for the” Top 25 Women” initiative, Jutta Menzenbach of Boyden, an executive search firm, writes about the importance of diversity in the automotive industry to drive economic success.
Press Release
CEE Executives Value Safety and Family Comfort Over Salary When Relocating, New Boyden Study Finds
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.
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