New Boyden study reveals CEE executives prioritize safety, quality of life, and family integration over salary when relocating, with Poland, Czech Republic, and Hungary leading.
Nick Robeson helps organisations appoint leaders, strengthen executive teams and plan for succession. As Managing Partner of Boyden UK & Ireland and Head of its Board Practice, he advises Chairs, CEOs, owners and investors on executive search, interim leadership and leadership development. A founder and former CEO, he brings commercial insight and expertise in board, C-suite and leadership transitions.
Professional Focus
- Board and C-Suite search, including Chair and Non-Executive Director appointments.
- Top team development, team effectiveness and leadership alignment.
- Succession planning and future leadership development.
- Leadership transitions in family-owned and private equity-backed businesses.
- Executive and interim leadership for growth, transformation and turnaround.
Business Expertise
- Managing Partner of Boyden UK & Ireland, with responsibility for executive search, interim management and leadership consulting.
- Head of Boyden’s UK & Ireland Board Practice.
- Founder and former CEO of Hemming Robeson.
- Led the management buyout that created Alium Partners in 2008.
- Former Global Practice Leader, Boyden Interim Management.
- Former Chairman of the Interim Management Association, 2004–2008.
Additional Expertise
- Construction
- Consumer Goods/CPG/FMCG
- Energy
- Human Resources
- Interim Management
- Technology
- Social Impact
Areas of Expertise
Education & Certifications
- MIT New Space Economy
- St Columba’s College, Dublin.
- The British School of Jakarta.
- PROPHET.
- Boyden Leadership Framework.
Affiliations & Awards
- Council Member, AESC Diversity Leadership Council
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Voices of Family Business Survey
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