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Why the CFO mindset can clash with CEO demands
Nina Plattner
Managing Partner, Austria
Nina Plattner has been an innovator in the field of executive search and consulting for more than 25 years. Her ability to identify, assess and recruit outstanding candidates, particularly for highly specialised and demanding technical and commercial management positions, has enabled her to develop a strong professional network among corporate boards and senior human resources directors.
Professional Focus
- Over 25 years’ experience in executive search
- Member of the Industrial Practice Group
- Specialised expertise in international construction, machine building, plant engineering, building materials, real estate development, energy, cleantech and general industry
- Functional expertise in human resources
Business Expertise
- 10 years’ experience at the director and senior consultant level at several executive search firms prior to joining Boyden
Additional Expertise
- Board Services
- Board Effectiveness Consulting
- CEO Succession Planning
- Cleantech
- Human Resources
- Professional Services
Areas of Expertise
Education & Certifications
- Master’s Degree in Law from the University of Graz
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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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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Nachhaltige Führung: „Only what gets measured gets fixed”
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