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
How Boyden appointed the first Chief Revenue Officer for a French pharmacy services business transforming into a European HealthTech platform.
How Boyden brought experienced FMCG leadership to a PE-backed consumer products business preparing to scale in France.
How Boyden helped a €200 million hearing protection company appoint a Country Manager to drive growth across France, Spain, Italy, and Greece.
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
Drawing on conversations with Cees Talma of Welch's, Steve Goodyear of Summit Hill Foods, and Chris Gregg of NuTrail, this article explores how changing consumer preferences, increased retailer influence, digital commerce, and the need for greater agility are reshaping leadership priorities across the food and beverage industry.
As major food companies reshape their leadership teams, the industry is entering a new era focused on transformation, innovation, digital capabilities, and growth. Issy Perez, Managing Partner at Boyden, shares insights on the evolving demands of C-suite leadership.
An overview of recent Big Food splits, including Unilever and Kraft Heinz, exploring whether demergers are strategic growth opportunities or risky moves amid investor skepticism and operational challenges.
Unilever’s potential exit from its Foods division could reshape Big Food, triggering supply‑chain shifts, leadership changes, and major competitive realignment.
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