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Why the CFO mindset can clash with CEO demands
Phoebe Williams is a Partner within Boyden’s Industrial Practice, specialising in senior and board-level executive search across manufacturing, engineering, infrastructure and energy. With over 10 years of experience, she develops customised search strategies that attract top-tier industrial sector talent. Her approach provides clients with a compelling edge in identifying leaders who align with their strategic vision.
Professional Focus
- Over 10 years’ experience leading executive search and talent acquisition projects including international assignments
- Executive roles across functions, including CEO, CFO, CCO, CTO, HR directors, programme and project directors, sales, global heads, and non-executive board roles
- Supports clients across listed and privately held companies under a range of ownership structures, including PE-backed and family-owned enterprises
- Expertise in a range of industries including industrial, professional services, energy, financial services, and infrastructure
- Expertise in delivering leadership consulting to support successful appointments, onboarding, team development, and succession planning
- Skilled in competitor analysis, market mapping, leadership assessment, and assignment delivery
Business Expertise
- Associate promoted to Delivery Lead at a boutique executive search firm; focused on board and senior management roles
- UK Funds Sales Executive at JPMorgan Asset Management; part of new team created to drive intermediary market segment
- Consultant with a recruitment firm specialising in real estate; focused on energy, infrastructure and professional services sectors; promoted from research team
- Started career as Paralegal with a global law firm prior to transitioning to executive search
Additional Expertise
- Business Services
- CEO & Board Search
- Energy
- Engineering
- Industrial Manufacturing
- Infrastructure
- Management Consulting
- Professional Services
- Public Sector
- Supply Chain & Logistics
Areas of Expertise
Education & Certifications
- Bachelor’s degree (Hons) From Oxford Brookes University
Case Studies
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Securing Top Financial Leadership for a Global Industrial Equipment Provider
Explore how Boyden's targeted recruitment strategy unlocked the key fit for a global industrial giant seeking a VP of Finance to spearhead its North American growth ambitions.
A Time-Critical CFO Hire for a Scaling, PE-Backed Manufacturer
Boyden partnered with a private equity-backed leader in automated test systems to execute a Partner-led search with disciplined assessment and rapid momentum, identifying a finalist within two weeks and closing the mandate within 60 days.
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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Articles & Papers
A Regional CEO Search to Realise U.S. Market Potential for a European Family-Owned Business
A European family-owned business approaching generational transition recognized that its U.S. operation required more than continuity—it required growth. The challenge was to redefine leadership for a critical market while navigating family dynamics and cross-border complexity. Here’s how the right appointment helped unlock the company’s U.S. potential.
Articles & Papers
A Third Generation Charts a New Course
A third-generation family business found itself navigating sudden global disruption with limited internal capability to manage a complex reshoring effort. The solution was not more control, but the confidence to bring in the right external expertise. This is how the family safeguarded its legacy by acting decisively—and differently.
Articles & Papers
Private Equity's Role in Powering the Energy Transition
As energy markets transform, private equity is driving the transition with diversified portfolios and leaders who can master both legacy and renewable systems.
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.
Media
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Navigating the Complex World of Global Sports with Jonny Gray
Podcast
Curiosity vs Expertise—Why Leaders Are Generalists with Xenia Wickett Founder of Wickett Advisory
Podcast
Leaders in Focus featuring Chad Hesters, CEO and President of Boyden
Video
Leaders in Focus featuring Mark Russell, CEO, The Children's Society
Video
News & Events
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In the Media
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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Adapting and Thriving Under the Clean Power 2030 Action Plan
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