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Adapting and Thriving Under the Clean Power 2030 Action Plan
Nia Lynch-Cryle
Partner, United Kingdom
Nia Lynch-Cryle is an executive search specialist focused on the energy sector, with over a decade of experience in oil and gas, energy services, and renewables. Her expertise spans multiple geographies, supporting large companies, PE-backed firms and SMEs in building strong leadership teams to drive growth and adapt to sector changes.
Professional Focus
- More than 10 years’ experience in executive search
- Specialization in the energy sector, primarily spanning the oil & gas value chain, renewables and cleantech
- Strong track record of senior management and board appointments across multiple geographies including EMEA, APAC and the U.S.
- Experience leading and delivering searches from end to end as well as managing psychometric assessment requirements as a certified Hogan assessor
Business Expertise
- Director, Energy at an executive search firm focused on C-level, board and senior management roles; promoted from Senior Consultant role
- Senior Associate, Energy and previously, Research Team Lead at a boutique executive search and talent consulting firm focused exclusively on the global energy sector
Additional Expertise
- Energy Transition
- Oil & Gas
- Renewables
- Technology
Areas of Expertise
Education & Certifications
- Bachelor’s degree (Hons) in business management from Robert Gordon University, Aberdeen, Scotland
- Hogan Assessment Certifications – HPI (Hogan Personality Inventory), HDS (Hogan Development Survey), MVPI (Motives, Values, Preferences Inventory)
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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Articles & Papers
The Energy Transition – Spotlight on Leadership
March 2024 marked Boyden’s official launch in Scotland with the addition of our specialist Energy Practice team in Aberdeen. One year on, Nia Lynch-Cryle reflects on the trends shaping talent requirements as the UK energy industry continues to evolve at pace.
Articles & Papers
A Third Generation Charts a New Course
A third-generation family business found itself navigating sudden global disruption with limited internal capability to manage a complex reshoring effort. The solution was not more control, but the confidence to bring in the right external expertise. This is how the family safeguarded its legacy by acting decisively—and differently.
Articles & Papers
Private Equity's Role in Powering the Energy Transition
As energy markets transform, private equity is driving the transition with diversified portfolios and leaders who can master both legacy and renewable systems.
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.
News & Events
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Press Release
Boyden Expands Presence in Energy Sector with Acquisition of FWB's Energy Practice in Scotland
Move marks a significant expansion for Boyden in the energy sector and underscores its commitment to providing unparalleled service to clients worldwide.
In the Media
Thriving Under the Clean Power 2030 Action Plan
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