Simona Mann is an executive search professional advising private equity and venture capital investors on C‑suite and board hires. She leads complex searches across Europe, the US, and Asia, aligning leadership with investment goals through strategic mapping, interviews, and full delivery to support transformation and growth.
Creating a dream team with a visionary CEO and a seasoned Chief Operating Officer to execute the roadmap
Boyden partners with a second-generation, family-owned defense services company to appoint a Vice President of Human Resources, strengthening leadership infrastructure and supporting the organization's growth toward $200 million in revenue.
An interim CEO appointed by Boyden delivered a comprehensive transformation programme that strengthened operations, enhanced customer experience and positioned a technology business for a successful PE-backed exit.
Perspectives from 30 senior executives on relocation decisions and leadership mobility across CEE
AI delivers real productivity gains only when organizations reimagine systems, processes, and culture—rather than simply layering the technology onto existing, inefficient structures.
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.
As energy markets transform, private equity is driving the transition with diversified portfolios and leaders who can master both legacy and renewable systems.
New Boyden study reveals CEE executives prioritize safety, quality of life, and family integration over salary when relocating, with Poland, Czech Republic, and Hungary leading.
Boyden is pleased to share the appointment news of Michael E. Braxton, a recruitment co-led by Wendy Wilsker and Holly Wolk
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