Firm attracts partners in six countries with client-centric culture, cross-border collaboration and strong leadership
Moritz Herfert is a seasoned executive search professional with three decades of experience in Central and Eastern Europe. Based in Poland since 1996, he develops tailored search strategies shaped by each client’s culture, resources, and strategic goals. He also co‑leads Boyden’s global Industrial Manufacturing Practice.
Professional Focus
- 30 years’ experience in executive search in CEE
- C-suite and senior functional leadership roles with a strong focus on the industrial sector
- Managing the German Desk of Boyden Poland
- Extensive work with SMEs and family-owned enterprises
- Deep interest in Industry 4.0, lean management and continuous improvement
- Native German, fluent in Polish and English
Business Expertise
- Managing Partner Poland of an international executive search firm; managed the German Desk for CEE; promoted from earlier consulting roles with the firm
- Managing Director of the Polish subsidiary of a leading German executive search firm; successfully developed the company from a niche role to a relevant player
- Joined Boyden in 2022 and became shareholder of Boyden World Corporation in 2024
Additional Expertise
- Construction and building technology
- Supply chain & logistics
- Technology
- Medical devices
Areas of Expertise
Education & Certifications
- Master’s degree in political science from Freie Universität Berlin, Germany
- EU Scholarship recipient, The London School of Economics and Political Science, UK
- Cultural studies at Paul Valéry University of Montpellier, France
Affiliations & Awards
- Active member of several chambers of commerce across CEE
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