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Regina Harms is a Partner at Boyden and brings more than two decades of experience in executive search. She combines an entrepreneurial mindset with a strong ability to connect leadership talent with forward-looking organizations. She advises supervisory boards, boards of directors, and executive management teams on the appointment of senior leadership roles as well as on strategic succession planning. Her professional focus spans the automation, technology, and energy sectors, particularly within innovation-driven and rapidly evolving markets. Her success is built on a deep understanding of leadership and governance requirements, along with her ability to align leadership profiles precisely with strategic priorities and long-term corporate objectives. She is valued for her sound judgment, analytical precision, and absolute discretion. With a clear perspective on broader business dynamics, she supports organizations in purposefully aligning leadership capabilities with strategic priorities and long-term business goals.
Professional Focus
- Executive search for top management and senior leadership positions, with a focus on automation, energy and renewable energy, technology, and IT
- Distinct expertise in advising on the appointment of highly specialized leadership roles with strong technical requirements and deep industry knowledge
- Trusted sparring partner to boards and top executives on leadership and succession decisions
- Languages: German, English
Business Expertise
- Partner & Shareholder, Boyden International
- Entrepreneurial background as founder of an executive search firm, with a clear owner and investor perspective on leadership and succession decisions
- Senior Consultant, Odgers Berndtson: advising on the appointment of leadership positions in highly specialized, technology-driven industry segments
- Head of Marketing & Sales: responsibility for marketing, sales, and commercial positioning in an international corporate environment
Additional Expertise
- Active member of global Boyden practice groups: Industrial, Energy, Aerospace & Defense, Automation
Areas of Expertise
Education & Certifications
- Diplom in International Management from the University of Applied Sciences, Worms (Diplom-Betriebswirtin)
Affiliations & Awards
- Top Executive Search Firm (2025) — WirtschaftsWoche
- Top Executive Search Firm (2025) — Handelsblatt
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