Press Release
Boyden Expands in Europe by Appointing Six New Partners and One Principal
New additions strengthen client support in executive search and interim management
Vanessa Saurino
Managing Associate, Switzerland
Vanessa Saurino joined Boyden in 2015 and has steadily advanced in her executive search career, becoming well-versed in the industry and developing exceptional skills. She has deep expertise in research, project management, and client relations, and a strong command of search processes. Her organisational, communication, and language skills also help us deliver consistently positive results.
Professional Focus
- Nearly 10 years’ experience in executive search
- Highly skilled in team leadership, research, candidate identification and assessment, client support, and project management
- In-depth knowledge of technology start-up and industrial sector searches
- Background in sales and marketing, as well as a range of industries including manufacturing, luxury, fashion and retail
- Fluent in German, English and Italian, with good command of French
Business Expertise
- Prior roles at Boyden Switzerland: Head of Operations, Switzerland & Senior Associate; Senior Associate; Research Associate & Project Manager; Project Manager/Marketing & Events Coordinator
- Previously held administrative and sales positions, both in the Zürich area and London, including roles as a sales & administrative assistant for an international manufacturing firm
- Completed commercial apprenticeship in the textile industry
Sector Expertise
- Technology
- Industrial
- Consumer & Retail
- Luxury
- Retail & Apparel
Education & Certifications
- Bachelor’s degree (Hons) in business studies and economics from the Open University
- Higher Education Diploma, Fashion Marketing from University of the Arts London
- Vocational Baccalaureate, KV Zürich Business School
Case Studies
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From Transition to Transformation: CFO Leadership in Premium Wine Operations
How Boyden navigated a high-stakes CFO search for a global wine producer’s U.S. subsidiary.
Accelerating Growth: Building Market Leadership in Southeast Asia
Discover how Boyden recruited a top-tier Country General Manager to lead Southeast Asia expansion and strategic M&A for a global food safety solutions provider, driving rapid growth and market leadership in the region.
From Innovation to Execution: Leadership in Power Semiconductor Development
How Boyden placed a strategic SVP to drive e-mobility growth
Thought Leadership
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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.
Boyden Report Series
As social impact organisations stir our conscience, where does your organisation stand?
Social Impact Report: Analysing the trends and companies reshaping the role of enterprise in society, with expert insights from Boyden's Global Social Impact Practice Members
Blog Post
Revitalising the European Automotive Sector: Navigating New Challenges and Embracing Innovation
To survive in the new competitive environment and master the legislative challenges set by the EU, the automotive sector needs an approach reset
News & Events
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In the Media
The Bulgarian Executive Search Association with a New Chairman
Kalina Petkova has been elected Chair of the Bulgarian Executive Search Association, a partner of the AESC.
In the Media
Boyden's Patrick Naef joins DisrupTV in latest episode
In conversation with R "Ray" Wang and Vala Afshar, Patrick explores the shifts within the role of the CIO and the value digital experts are creating.
Contact Vanessa Saurino today and let's get started