Boyden Global Executive Search Elects Jörg Kasten as Chairman
May 22 2015 - 4:05AM
Business Wire
-- Election of new director Finn Rants
and re-election of Kristen Smit and Brent Shervey will further
boost the firm’s dedication to regional markets and evolving client
talent strategies --
Boyden, a global leader in executive search with more than 70
offices in over 40 countries, today announced the results of its
Board of Directors elections, held in Cartagena, Colombia, as part
of its global partners meeting. J�rg Kasten, Managing Partner of
Boyden Germany, was elected to a two-year term as Chairman.
This Smart News Release features multimedia.
View the full release here:
http://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20150522005175/en/
J�rg Kasten has been elected Chairman of
Boyden, a global leader in executive search with more than 70
offices in over 40 countries. (Photo: Business Wire)
Finn Rants, Managing Partner of Boyden Denmark, was elected to a
first term as Director. In addition, Kristen Smit, Managing Partner
of Boyden France, and Brent Shervey, Managing Partner of Boyden
Canada, were re-elected to new two-year terms as Board Members.
“The election of J�rg as our chairman is an outstanding choice
for the future of Boyden”, said Trina Gordon, President and CEO of
Boyden World Corporation. “His impressive work in professional
services and excellence in client service, combined with his
distinguished global view, will be a powerful set of resources for
our partners and clients.”
”It’s an honour to be elected as chairman by Boyden’s partners
around the globe”, said Kasten. “Boyden is growing as our clients
are rethinking their senior management roles and talent strategies.
Rapid globalisation, technology, and changing markets have a strong
influence on companies. Thus, I’ll be working closely with our
board to drive our evolving strategy and anticipate key global
market developments at a very early stage.”
Mr. Kasten, who joined Boyden in 2009, has over 20 years’
experience in executive search, predominately serving clients in
the professional services and technology sectors. He has provided
leading multinational organisations a strong focus on cross-border
searches and extensive expertise in recruitment of top management
for general management and partner positions.
Prior to Boyden, Kasten served as Managing Partner at two other
leading global executive search firms. He began his career as an HR
Manager at Lufthansa AG, and in HR roles at Mummert + Partner.
Kasten studied psychology and business administration at the
Universities of Düsseldorf and Cologne, and received his degree in
1987.
Finn Rants, New Board Member: Mr. Rants, who has played a
leading role in expanding Boyden’s business in Denmark, has more
than 20 years’ experience in executive search and is a member of
Boyden’s Board Services, Consumer and Industrial Practices. He
specialises in senior executive roles in finance, supply chain,
sales & marketing and HR. Rants was named to the exclusive
Global 200 Executive Recruiters guide by Nancy Garrison-Jenn. Prior
to Boyden, he served as Chairman of Amrop.
Brent Shervey, Re-Elected Board Member: Mr. Shervey, who
has more than two decades of executive search experience, focuses
on talent acquisition for Board of Directors, CEO, President and
other senior executive roles in energy, education, government,
healthcare, and not-for-profit organisations. He has held board
roles with Mount Royal College, Mount Royal College Foundation and
United Way Calgary. Prior to executive search, Shervey served in
various leadership roles with Shell Canada.
Kristen Smit, Re-Elected Board Member: Ms. Smit,
with 15 years’ experience in executive search, is a key member of
Boyden’s Industrial and Healthcare & Life Sciences Practices,
leading searches across Europe. Prior to Boyden, she worked with
another leading executive search firm that specialized in senior
management appointments and leadership development. Smit began her
career in banking, and transitioned to a leading career management
consultancy firm, where she was European Director of Professional
Services. She speaks fluent French, English, Dutch and basic
German.
About Boyden World Corporation
Boyden is a global leader in executive search and talent
advisory services with more than 70 offices in over 40 countries.
Founded in 1946, Boyden specialises in high level executive search,
interim management and human capital consulting across a broad
spectrum of markets and sectors. For further information, visit
www.boyden.com.
View source
version on businesswire.com: http://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20150522005175/en/
for BoydenDan Margolis, +1 (213)
452-6472dan.margolis@fticonsulting.comorfor BoydenJan B�hler, +49
69 13388041j.boehler@wbco.de