Morten Hannesbo

Morten Hannesbo is an automotive industry expert with 35 years’ experience including senior roles with leading global car manufacturers. He has also served on numerous boards within several industries. As a results-oriented international leader, he has managed teams and organizations across corporate and national cultures to improve performance, navigate challenges, and bring about transformation.

Professional Focus

35 years’ executive leadership and board experience with market leaders in various industries
International leader with experience working in various European countries
Significant record of achievement in organizational performance improvement, culture change, restructuring/reorganization, crisis management, growth, expansion and transformation
Sought-after automotive and e-mobility expert with high-profile speaking engagements and television appearances on SRF, CNN Switzerland and other media outlets
Native Danish, fluent in German and English

Business Expertise

Group CEO of AMAG Group, Switzerland; led far-reaching change, crisis management and innovation initiatives
Senior Executive of Ford of Europe; various positions in U.K., France, Switzerland and Austria
Managing Director & President at Nissan Denmark
Vice President at Toyota Denmark; invited to join European Product Development Panel; frequently travelled to headquarters in Japan
Started career as a shipping trainee at A.P. Moller Maersk; graduated from M.I.S.E. - Maersk International Shipping Education, Denmark; held positions in Denmark and Germany

Additional Expertise

Automotive
E-Mobility
Retail
Luxury Goods
Sporting Goods
Leisure - Car Rental
Consumer Finance
CEO & Board Services

Areas of Expertise

Education & Certifications

MBA from Henley Management College at University of Reading, U.K.
Certified Executive Coach (PCEC), Henley Management College, U.K.
Singularity University Executive Programme - Exponential Growth
Board Member Certification, University of Copenhagen
M.I.S.E. from Maersk International Shipping Education, Denmark

Affiliations & Awards

Board Member, Carvolution AG (2022-present)
Board Member, KSU A-Technik AG (2021-present)
Chairman & Founder, Dignitinis GmbH (2021-present)
Board Member & Vice President, Swiss eMobility (2019-present)
Executive Committee Member and Treasurer, EFL Europa Forum Luzern (2018-present)
Board Member, Scott Corporation SA (2011-present)
Nordic Club Switzerland, Founding Member (2006-present)
Vice Chairman, auto-schweiz Association of Swiss Automobile Importers (2008-2021)
Foundation Council Member, GIMS - Geneva International Motor Show (2011-2020)
Jury Member, Swiss Economic Forum (SEF) Swiss Economic Award (2009-2020)
Board Chairman, Europcar Switzerland / AMAG Services AG (2017-2021)
Board Chairman, AMAG Corporate Services AG (2017-2021)
Board Chairman, Porsche / AMAG First AG (2017-2021)
Board Chairman, Maserati & Bentley / Auto 1 AG (2014-2019)
Board Member, AMAG Leasing AG (2009-2021)

Switzerland

Gotthardstrasse 62
CH-8002 Zürich
Switzerland

Case Studies

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Strategic Resurgence: Driving Growth Through Business Transformation and Financial Innovation

Boyden partners with a Fortune 1000 industrial company to strengthen its transformation journey through the placement of high-impact FP&A leadership.

Breaking the Mold: Redefining Leadership in Construction

A family-owned construction company partnered with Boyden to fill a pivotal new leadership role, aiming to drive innovation while maintaining their tradition of excellence.

Securing Top Financial Leadership for a Global Industrial Equipment Provider

Explore how Boyden's targeted recruitment strategy unlocked the key fit for a global industrial giant seeking a VP of Finance to spearhead its North American growth ambitions.

Thought Leadership

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