Paul Dennis

Paul Dennis has 20 years’ experience advising CFOs and C-suite technology and business leaders at Fortune 1000 companies on issues related to strategy, technology, and transformation. With a background in professional services at global firms, he has extensive experience working with leadership teams in different regions and across multiple industries to achieve critical business outcomes.

Professional Focus

20 years’ experience as an executive advisor and leader in the U.S., U.K., Spain and Latin America
Conducts executive searches and advises C-suite executives on business-critical issues
Leads research and develops thought leadership on high-performing executive teams, disruptive technologies, business model transformation, and talent management
Advises industry leaders on technology innovation to develop competitive advantages in global markets
Facilitates C-suite thought leadership groups covering topics such as fraud prevention, cybersecurity, and financial risk management
Public speaker at major events such as The Economist CFO Summit, CEB (now Gartner) Finance Conference, and Gartner IT Symposium; author of numerous articles published in industry publications and mainstream media
Fluent in English and Spanish

Business Expertise

Vice President, Research and Advisory at Gartner; responsible for client engagement strategy with key client accounts; conference keynote speaker; coach and mentor to expert consultants
Executive Circle Lead, Financial Services at Gartner; partner to cohort of 100+ group presidents at global banks; responsible for growth, retention, and productization of advisory services
Practice Leader, North America and EMEA at CEB (acquired by Gartner in 2018); led global advisory teams supporting CFOs and group controllers; Member of European Leadership Team Committee

Additional Expertise

Financial Services
Technology
Professional Services
Chief Financial Officer
Chief Technology Officer

Areas of Expertise

Education & Certifications

Master’s degree in international relations from University of Bristol, U.K.
Bachelor’s degree in human geography from Lancaster University, U.K.
RSA CELTA Certification, International House, Barcelona, Spain

Affiliations & Awards

Vice President and Board Member, Vienna Youth Soccer; Committee Leader, community engagement and marketing strategy; Finance and Governance Committee Member

Washington D.C.

8000 Towers Crescent Drive
Suite 1350
Vienna
United States

Case Studies

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Bridging Cultures, Building Leaders: Creating a U.S. Team for a Global Manufacturing Pioneer

A European digital manufacturing leader partnered with Boyden to build its U.S. executive team, strengthening its employer brand and positioning the company for sustained growth in a competitive market.

Cross-Border Confidence: Establishing US Leadership for the European Defense Industry

Discover how Boyden’s strategic search placed a globally minded President for the U.S. subsidiary of a European-based Aerospace & Defense Leader

From Innovation to Execution: Leadership in Power Semiconductor Development

How Boyden placed a strategic SVP to drive e-mobility growth

Thought Leadership

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Blog Post

A New Remit for Chief Information
Security Officers

Examining the evolution of cybersecurity, the role of the Chief Information Security Officer has expanded into a multifaceted function amidst advancing technology and escalating threats, highlighting five crucial areas of focus.

Blog Post

Modern Budgeting: Why CFOs Must Balance AI and Human Insight

As the 2026 budgeting cycle begins, CFOs must modernize financial planning by integrating AI with robust data governance that empowers their teams to enhance accuracy, speed, and strategic decision-making without replacing human judgment.

Blog Post

Is Your Company’s Leadership AI-Ready?

Prepare your leadership team to thrive in an AI-driven world with future-focused strategies, a readiness checklist, and expert insights to stay ahead in 2025