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Roger Schønning
Managing Partner, Norway
Roger has substantial experience in leadership and performance development of teams and individual leaders. He has diverse experience from positions in both innovative technology-heavy corporations and smaller knowledge-intensive enterprises. Today, he is engaged in creating development and competitiveness through executive search and leadership consulting, serving both private companies and publicly owned enterprises. Currently, Roger is working on executive search for top executives, managers, and board members. In recent years, he has had many assignments particularly within mobility, infrastructure, renewable energy, technology, and digitalization. Roger is a member of Boyden's global industry practice group.
Professional Focus
- Nearly 10 years’ experience in executive search, with substantial background in senior management
- Focuses on executive and board searches, as well as assessing the leadership capabilities of smaller scale up companies and larger listed companies
- Has assignments for clients in various sectors such as technology and digital, renewables,
industry and transportation, private equity and venture capital - Successful track record of searches for well-known Norwegian and international companies
Business Expertise
- Senior Management Consultant with one of Norway’s largest executive search and consulting organisations: focused on executive search, leadership and management team development
- Several director-level roles in marketing, sales, product management and customer support during a 10-year career with multinational telecommunications company Telenor
Additional Expertise
- Board Services
- Management Assessment
- Transportation & Logistics
- Technology & Digital
- Telecommunications
- Supply Chain & Procurement
- Public Sector
- Research Sector
- Private Equity & Venture Capital
Areas of Expertise
Education & Certifications
- Master’s degree in economics and business administration, concentration in strategy and leadership, from Aarhus School of Business, Aarhus University
- Bachelor’s degree in economics and business administration from Aarhus School of Business, Aarhus University
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
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.
From Points to Purpose: Reinventing Loyalty in the Mobility Sector
How Boyden helped a global OEM launch a values-driven loyalty platform rooted in emotional brand connection.
Thought Leadership
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Blog Post
Navigating Data Center Dynamics: Addressing the Talent Gap for Industry
Unlocking growth potential in the data center industry requires strategic talent investment to overcome recruitment challenges and navigate complex industry dynamics, from energy efficiency to market competition
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.
Blog Post
Navigating the Executive Talent Paradox: Strategies for Differentiation
Explore the challenges and opportunities organizations face in aligning talent with strategic objectives to drive growth and success
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