Boyden Executive Search

Michael Semark is a leading executive search consultant specialising in interim management. With decades of experience in recruitment and human capital consulting, he has worked across all industries, giving him insight into the challenges many organisations face. His expertise has made him a trusted advisor to executive teams needing pragmatic talent strategies aligned with business objectives.

Professional Focus

More than 25 years’ experience in executive search and talent consulting
Specialist in interim management, with additional expertise in leadership development, human resources and procurement
Focuses primarily on appointing interim leaders in a broad range of business sectors
Expert in partnering with c-suite to appoint interim leaders across all major functional areas
Proven business acumen and consulting expertise in team-building, strategic direction and operational management throughout all business cycles – growth, acquisition and change

Business Expertise

Practice Director of a leading Australian boutique search firm, and Director of Executive appointments at a firm specialising in HR, based in Sydney
Headed up Interim Management arm at one of the UK’s leading executive search firms
Managing Director of a boutique talent advisory company focused on human resources
Started career in a number of leading UK recruitment firms in professional roles of increasing seniority

Practice Memberships

Global Cross-Sector Practices

Human Resources
Private Equity & Venture Capital
Social Impact

Additional Expertise

Interim Management
Financial Services
Professional Services
Education
Technology
Communications, Media & Entertainment
Industrial

Education & Certifications

Non-Executive Director of Little Wings Children's Charity
Bachelor of Science from Bournemouth University (UK)
Gold, Silver and Bronze Duke of Edinburgh’s International Awards

Featured Insights

Articles & Papers

HR: Return Strategy with Tracy Staines, VP, HR Global Media Operations, Nielsen

“Return-to-work” implies a going back to where we were. Is there a “going-back” or are we simply moving toward a whole new reality? In conversation with human resource leaders across the U.S., Boyden's Steve Nilsen explores cross-sector return-to-work strategies.