Press Release
Boyden’s Growth Gathers Pace across Europe and the Middle East
Firm attracts partners in six countries with client-centric culture, cross-border collaboration and strong leadership
Moritz Herfert is a pioneer in executive search in Central and Eastern Europe, having lived and worked in Poland since 1996. Applying over 25 years of expertise, he develops customized search strategies that take each client’s unique culture, internal resources, requirements and goals into account. He also provides specialised expertise in Industry 4.0, where industry and technology converge.
Professional Focus
- More than 25 years’ experience in executive search with additional background in management consulting
- C-level and senior functional leadership roles across CEE
- Specialized expertise in the industrial, supply chain & logistics, technology sectors
- Extensive work with international organizations, from SMEs to blue-chip companies
- Substantial experience in CEE countries including Poland, Czech Republic, Slovakia and others
- Deep interest in 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
Additional Expertise
- Automotive
- Construction and building technology
- Supply Chain & Logistics
- Technology
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
Case Studies
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From Innovation to Execution: Leadership in Power Semiconductor Development
How Boyden placed a strategic SVP to drive e-mobility growth
Breaking Silos, Building Systems: A CTO Search at the Intersection of Tech and Business
How Boyden identified a strategic leader to unify engineering, quality, and commercial outcomes in automotive systems.
From Points to Purpose: Reinventing Loyalty in the Mobility Sector
How Boyden helped a global OEM launch a values-driven loyalty platform rooted in emotional brand connection.
Thought Leadership
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Boyden Report Series
What’s Next for Industry? AI, Transformation, and the Talent Imperative
Industrial Trends Report: Analysing markets, studies, and trends on how AI, machine learning, and digitalisation are reshaping the industrial sector, with expert insights on talent and leadership from Boyden’s Global Industrial Practice Members.
Blog Post
Revitalising the European Automotive Sector: Navigating New Challenges and Embracing Innovation
To survive in the new competitive environment and master the legislative challenges set by the EU, the automotive sector needs an approach reset
Industry Insights
China’s Bet on Europe’s Emobility
Chinese carmakers are finding success in the European automotive market via a surge in EV sales and their home country’s dominance in battery manufacturing.
Industry Insights
The Green Steel Challenge
The steel industry is under pressure to rapidly decarbonise. Amidst rising demand from industrials, steel producers will need government support.
News & Events
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In the Media
Why the CFO mindset can clash with CEO demands
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.
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