Rick White

Rick White brings nearly 20 years of global executive search experience to clients in aviation, travel, transport and leisure. With a background in psychology and deep expertise in leadership dynamics, Rick partners with top firms to recruit transformative leaders who elevate organisational performance. His network and strategic insight make him a trusted advisor in recruiting executives who align with clients’ long-term goals in a competitive, global market.

Professional Focus

Twenty years of experience as a senior executive search consultant
Based in the UK, works across Europe, North America, Latin America, Middle East, Africa, Asia Pacific and Australasia in the consumer and industrial sectors
Vast experience in business planning, territory growth and development and strategic planning and execution
As a qualified Psychotherapist, generates new and established dimension to candidate evaluation

Business Expertise

Managing Partner & CEO at a leading international executive search firm with locations in the UK, Germany, Spain and the Middle East
Partner at a prestigious international search firm recruiting senior executives in both the public and private sector
Commercial Director focused on business development in digital transformation in the consumer arena
Recruitment Director in the consumer and industrial sectors

Additional Expertise

Aviation
Digital
FMCG
Infrastructure & Transportation
Leisure
Retail
Supply Chain & Logistics
Transportation
Travel

Areas of Expertise

Education & Certifications

MSc Psychology & Psychotherapy – University of London

London

10 Philpot Lane
2nd Floor
London
United Kingdom

Case Studies

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From Innovation to Execution: Leadership in Power Semiconductor Development

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

Empowering Innovation: Appointing a Regional R&D Leader in FMCG

Boyden places a high-impact R&D executive to drive innovation and transformation across a global consumer goods portfolio

Breaking Silos, Building Systems: A CTO Search at the Intersection of Tech and Business

How Boyden identified a strategic leader to unify engineering, quality, and commercial outcomes in automotive systems.

Thought Leadership

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Resilient Leadership

LEADERS in Crisis - Kresimir Kucko, CEO, Gulf Air - Part 3

In Part 3 of a three video series, Boyden UK & Ireland Partner Rick White interview's Kresimir Kucko, CEO of Gulf Air, on leading during the pandemic and how to prepare for recovery.

Resilient Leadership

LEADERS in Crisis - Kresimir Kucko, CEO, Gulf Air - Part 2

In Part 2 of a three video series, Boyden UK & Ireland Partner Rick White interview's Kresimir Kucko, CEO of Gulf Air, on leading during the pandemic and how to prepare for recovery.

Resilient Leadership

LEADERS in Crisis - Kresimir Kucko, CEO, Gulf Air

In Part 1 of a three part video series, Boyden UK & Ireland Partner Rick White interview's Kresimir Kucko, CEO of Gulf Air, on leading during the pandemic and how to prepare for recovery.