Ole Petter Melleby has more than 20 years’ experience in executive search, leading C-suite, board, and other senior-level searches for Norwegian and international clients. A highly astute generalist with a strong track record, he works with various types of organizations and industries including consumer products, retail, PE-owned companies, professional services, NGOs and foundations.
Partner and Managing Partner at Norway’s leading executive search firm; additional roles over the course of more than 20 years with the firm include Head of Research and Research Manager
Boyden partnered with a leading family office and its affiliated foundation to appoint a Head of Institutional Investment Operations capable of designing and implementing a scalable operational platform to support a growing investment portfolio and long-term philanthropic objectives.
An interim CEO took over the management of a food industry company on the brink of insolvency and initiated a comprehensive restructuring process with the aim of securing liquidity, realigning the organization, and restoring competitiveness.
Boyden places a high-impact R&D executive to drive innovation and transformation across a global consumer goods portfolio
Social Impact Report: Analysing the trends and companies reshaping the role of enterprise in society, with expert insights from Boyden's Global Social Impact Practice Members
Perspectives from Boyden’s FinTech Experts
Explore the challenges and opportunities organizations face in aligning talent with strategic objectives to drive growth and success
Perspectives from Boyden's Consumer Products Experts
Market-leading brands combine sector specialisation and global reach, strengthening leadership and talent expertise for Norwegian, European and multinational clients
Unilever’s potential exit from its Foods division could reshape Big Food, triggering supply‑chain shifts, leadership changes, and major competitive realignment.
Big Food is rapidly reinventing itself through accelerated M&A, rebranding, and wellness‑driven product innovation. Boyden Partner Doug Ehrenkranz provides expert insights on the rising demand for protein-rich, nutrient‑dense, and gut‑friendly foods shaping today’s CPG strategies.
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