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
Viktor Bětík is an experienced executive search and HR consultant with substantial background as a healthcare executive. He focuses primarily on clients in healthcare and life sciences, and has also broadened his expertise to industrial and automotive. His business insights and industry knowledge enable him to bring key leadership and technical talent to local and international organizations.
Professional Focus
- More than 10 years’ experience in executive search and human resources consulting
- Specialized industry expertise in healthcare and life sciences, industrial and automotive
- Strong business background, particularly in mergers and acquisitions, restructuring, private equity, general management, new business development and sales
- Native Czech, proficient in English and Russian
Business Expertise
- Partner in another of the world’s leading global executive search firms
- Business Development Manager at an international HR consulting firm
- Country Manager at dental products firm SpofaDental a.s.; prior roles included Human Resources Manager and Head of General Director’s Office
Additional Expertise
- Healthcare & Life Sciences
- Human Resources
- Industrial
- Automotive
Areas of Expertise
Education & Certifications
- Bachelor’s degree from Prague University of Economics and Business, Faculty of Business Administration
Case Studies
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Building Institutional Investment Operations Leadership for a Mission-Driven Family Office
Boyden partnered with a leading family office and its affiliated foundation to appoint a Head of Institutional Investment Operations capable of designing and implementing a scalable operational platform to support a growing investment portfolio and long-term philanthropic objectives.
A Time-Critical CFO Hire for a Scaling, PE-Backed Manufacturer
Boyden partnered with a private equity-backed leader in automated test systems to execute a Partner-led search with disciplined assessment and rapid momentum, identifying a finalist within two weeks and closing the mandate within 60 days.
Transforming Operations in a Family-Owned Medical Device Business
Thought Leadership
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Articles & Papers
A Regional CEO Search to Realise U.S. Market Potential for a European Family-Owned Business
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.
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.
Blog
Why Internal Executive Hiring Often Fails and How to Get It Right
Why do internal appointments so often backfire? Hidden bias, rushed decisions, and poor oversight quietly erode performance, culture, and organisational value.
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.
News & Events
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Press Release
Boyden Finds Digital Progress Puts Europe in Pole Position to Champion Industry 5.0
Global research shows Industry 5.0 gathering pace as European business leaders excel in leveraging digital capabilities through human ingenuity
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.
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