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Mike Atter is a seasoned executive search leader and advisor with a considerable track record of leadership placements across various geographies. He has worked on five continents, including roles in Australia and New Zealand, Africa, the Middle East, North America and the UK, cultivating a deep international network. His expertise and global perspective have helped drive organizational transformation through targeted leadership acquisition.
Professional Focus
- 20 years’ experience in international executive search and leadership consulting
- Specialised expertise across the Healthcare & Life Sciences sector; experience partnering with pharmaceutical and MedTech firms, hospital and pathology groups, non-profit organizations, and medical insurance companies
- Extensive track record of searches for senior leaders, including CEO and EXCO-1 roles across functions
- Highly skilled in executive search, leadership assessment, talent strategy, DEI and turnarounds
- Technical acumen including data analysis, CRM systems, and AI, with experience implementing digital transformation
Business Expertise
- Has responsibility for Healthcare & Life Sciences sector at Boyden in ANZ
- Head of Healthcare & Life Sciences - EMEA at a Saudi & British-owned executive search and leadership advisory firm operating in Dubai, Saudi Arabia, the UK, and South Africa
- Partnered with a variety of global life sciences businesses to build leadership teams in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in line with the nation’s Vision 2030
- Co-founder of a pathology and digital health group which transformed the nature of preventive care during the Covid-19 pandemic
- Head of Sales and Business Development across Southern & East Africa at one of the world’s premier search firms
- Recruitment Director - Healthcare & Life Sciences at a senior management recruitment firm serving clients across Africa, based in Johannesburg
- Practice Lead - Healthcare & Life Sciences at one of Europe’s largest executive search and leadership service firms, based in Johannesburg
- Africa Director - Head of Sub-Saharan Africa Operations at one of the world’s largest global recruitment firms, based in Johannesburg
- Recruitment Consultant at a mid-sized recruitment firm, based in Canary Wharf, London
Additional Expertise
- Healthcare & Life Sciences
- Primary and Secondary healthcare providers
- Pharmaceuticals
- MedTech
- Pathology
- Medical Insurance
Areas of Expertise
Education & Certifications
- MBA from Liberty University, USA (in progress)
- Master’s degree in Executive Leadership from Liberty University, USA
- Golden Keys International Honour member
- Bachelor’s degree (Dual Honours) from University of Keele, UK
- AESC Cornell Advanced Certificate in Executive Talent
- Hogan Assessment Certified Consultant
- Six Sigma Green Belt Certification
- MBA Essentials, University of Stellenbosch
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