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Why the CFO mindset can clash with CEO demands
Neil Morrison has extensive experience in executive search and leadership consulting, with a deep focus in logistics and transportation. He has held senior management roles in global organisations and founded a search firm, which he headed for 13 years prior to joining Boyden. Having lived and worked in Asia for over 25 years, Neil has a vast network and nuanced understanding of the market.
Professional Focus
- 15 years’ experience in executive search, with background as an entrepreneur and senior manager in finance and sales
- Highly specialised expertise in global supply chain and transportation
- Skilled in regional general management, as well as operations management, supply chain optimization, strategic planning and negotiation
- Extensive international experience with responsibilities extending over 50 countries; served in leadership roles in the Middle East, Africa and Asia
- Native English speaker
Business Expertise
- Founding Partner of a Hong Kong-based executive search and leadership advisory firm focused on Asia; specialised in supply chain and transportation sectors
- Search Director with a prominent global executive search firm, based in Hong Kong
- Group Managing Director at global logistics and transportation services firm Lenton Group
- Regional Director of Sales, APAC at DHL Worldwide Express; promoted from Deputy Regional Director of Finance; previously Country Financial Controller, based in Egypt and Bahrain; other senior financial positions in the Middle East, Africa and Asia
- Professional career in accounting
Areas of Expertise
Education & Certifications
- Certified Fellow, Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA)
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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Blog
The Global IT Outage: Unpacking Supply Chain Vulnerabilities
Global IT outage due to CrowdStrike update exposes critical supply chain vulnerabilities, emphasizing the need for robust cybersecurity measures and proactive risk management.
Blog
AI and Digital Transformation: Revolutionizing Supply Chain & Logistics for a Smarter Future
AI and digital transformation are enhancing supply chain and logistics by optimizing processes, improving visibility, and driving sustainability, positioning businesses for success in a dynamic market.
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.
Articles & Papers
The CFO to CEO Pathway: What Boards Look for in Leader
From financial steward to enterprise leader—seen at Signal Energy and measured by what boards value most.
Media
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News & Events
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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.
Event
The Fintech Phenomenon: Career Strategies in the New Financial Ecosystem
A BlueSteps APAC & Middle East Series Webinar featuring Boyden's Melody Chang
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