Ulrich Schumann is Managing Partner and an international executive search and leadership advisor with more than 25 years of experience in appointing board members, CEOs, managing directors and non-executive directors. His work is focused on technology-driven and transformation-intensive market, where digital business models, governance requirements and evolving leadership profiles intersect. He advises owners, investors and supervisory boards on the strategic appointment of CEO, C-suite and non-executive board positions, supporting organizations in building leadership teams that secure sustainable value creation in dynamic, global environments. A trained psychologist, he brings deep diagnostic expertise to the assessment of senior executives, evaluating leadership not only against functional criteria, but also in terms of personality architecture, cultural alignment and long-term strategic impact.
Boyden's targeted approach secured a seasoned Managing Director to guide our client, a leading IT services multinational, through reorganization and growth.
How Boyden placed a strategic SVP to drive e-mobility growth
Identifying a strategic CEO to lead the integration and exit strategy of a high-growth, high-profitability B2B leader in data and analytics services, driving growth and a successful exit while preserving each company's unique strengths.
In this edition of Navigating Uncertainty, explore how AI is reshaping the global economy, while private equity reveals the truth about AI ‘bubble mania’.
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.
AI and digital transformation are enhancing supply chain and logistics by optimizing processes, improving visibility, and driving sustainability, positioning businesses for success in a dynamic market.
Adrian von Dewall, Managing Partner, Germany, explores how AI, including ChatGPT and tools like PROPHET, is reshaping executive recruitment globally, with a surge in ChatGPT-literate candidates and a transformative impact in diverse markets like Germany.
Global research shows Industry 5.0 gathering pace as European business leaders excel in leveraging digital capabilities through human ingenuity
A Business Insider piece explores how layoff announcements are evolving into AI‑era strategy statements, highlighting Boyden Partner Rick Wargo’s insights on why companies now emphasize shifting skill needs and long‑term transformation over cost‑cutting.
Reflexão de Fernando Neves de Almeida sobre a liderança em tempos de Inteligência Artificial, destacando o papel essencial da experiência humana para orientar mudanças organizacionais profundas.
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