Valerie Baxendale has worked in global executive search for over 20 years, serving major organisations throughout Europe and the Middle East. She has enjoyed great success as a partner to international companies seeking to develop their talent pool both internationally, and specifically in the Middle East. Valerie has a particular focus on transportation and the global airline industry.
An interim CEO took over the management of a food industry company on the brink of insolvency and initiated a comprehensive restructuring process with the aim of securing liquidity, realigning the organization, and restoring competitiveness.
Through collaboration with Boyden, the Chief People Officer of a PE-backed company secured two pivotal leaders, a Vice President of Human Resources and a Head of Talent Acquisition, to elevate human capital strategy, drive transformation, streamline recruitment, and strengthen enterprise alignment.
In this edition of Navigating Uncertainty, explore how AI is reshaping the global economy, while private equity reveals the truth about AI ‘bubble mania’.
As energy markets transform, private equity is driving the transition with diversified portfolios and leaders who can master both legacy and renewable systems.
In this edition of Navigating Uncertainty, explore how global instability is reshaping private equity as firms adapt through diversification, defensive strategies, and AI-driven value creation to turn uncertainty into opportunity.
Executives are under pressure to quickly drive value creation in private equity. These leaders need specific qualities and priorities to achieve success.
Kristen Smit recognized for outstanding leadership, steadfast professionalism, and long-standing service to the executive search community.
New additions strengthen client support in executive search and interim management
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