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A BlueSteps Webinar featuring Boyden's Lisa Farmer
Petra Rahmann is a recognized expert in Executive Interim Management. With 20 years of experience as a project manager in leading executive search firms and in operational HR functions, she possesses a deep understanding of our clients’ requirements. As a Project Consultant, she is responsible for identifying and supporting our pre-selected Interim Executives and ensuring the successful operational execution of projects.
Professional Focus
- Cross‑industry experience in identifying, pre‑selecting, and approaching well‑selected executives for demanding client projects
- Special focus on family-owned businesses and internationally operating, medium to large companies ("Upper Mittelstand”)
- Applying proven and tailored methodologies that meet highest quality standards
- Strong capabilities in supporting and coordinating candidates and stakeholders
- Experience in delivering and staffing international HR projects
- Native German speaker with very strong English skills
Business Expertise
- Broad experience in executive search and consulting for executives at the first and second leadership levels
Additional Expertise
- Aerospace & Defense
- Automotive
- Human Resources
- Industrial Manufacturing
- Supply Chain & Logistics
- Travel, Leisure & Hospitality
- Family-Owned/Privately Held Organizations
- Chemicals
- Food and Beverages
Case Studies
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Dual expertise for change: CFO recruitment through executive search and interim management in the automotive sector.
A leading automotive supplier leveraged the combined strength of executive search and interim management to fill a critical CFO position quickly and sustainably – laying the foundation for successful transformation and financial stability.
Strategic turnaround: How an interim CEO led a food industry company out of crisis
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.
Successful Restructuring of the Supply Chain for a Manufacturer of Wind Energy Plants
An Interim Executive enhances the delivery performance of an international wind turbine manufacturer through sustainable and efficient restructuring of the supply chain, resulting in reduced production costs and contractual penalties
Thought Leadership
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Articles & Papers
Capable Hands in Times of Change: Interim Leadership for Family-Owned Businesses
Articles & Papers
Boyden Brief Q1 2026: Repositioning Your Career: The Shift from Permanent Executive to Interim Leader
Blog
The interim discipline: rethinking succession in a volatile market
Rethinking succession in a volatile market, this article explores interim leadership as a disciplined approach to stabilising organisations and managing succession risk.
Articles & Papers
Why Leadership Capability is now the Defining Challenge for Family Businesses
Voices of Family Business Survey
News & Events
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In the Media
Interim Roles Pop as C-Suite Exodus Continues
Event
HBA London Presents: Career Development with Boyden’s Partner Josh Blackman
Join this session for actionable insights on how you can use networking to drive your career and participate in a workshop to build your own personal elevator pitch to use in networking.
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