Craig Stevens elected Boyden new Chair

KUALA LUMPUR, June 4 -- Boyden, a premier leadership and talent advisory firm has announced the election of Craig Stevens to a two-year term as Chair of Boyden’s Board of Directors.

Effective immediately, Stevens succeeds Jörg Kasten, Managing Partner, Germany, according to a statement.

Three new board members have also been elected namely, Dina Akimova, Managing Partner, Russia; Kathleen Dunton, Managing Partner, Germany and EMEA Leader, Private Equity & Venture Capital Practice; and Kristen Smit, Managing Partner, France, while Jim Harmon, Managing Partner, Canada, was re-elected.

Board members completing their service are Ulrich Schumann, Managing Partner, Germany and Kjetil Haug-Nodeland, Managing Partner, Norway.

“It is an honour to serve Boyden as Chair of the Board. My predecessor, Jörg Kasten, and our esteemed President & Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Trina Gordon, were exceptional leaders in navigating the pandemic recession,” said Stevens.

“I am energised to work with the Board to support our partners, as they collaborate with our clients across the globe to build high performing executive teams that are prepared to address rapidly evolving challenges.”

Stevens, who had previously served as Americas Director on the board is also Managing Partner, United States and a member of the firm’s global Technology, CEO & Board Services, Professional Services and Social Impact practices.

With more than 75 offices in over 45 countries, Boyden connects great companies with great leaders through executive search, interim management and leadership consulting solution. More details at www.boyden.com.

-- BERNAMA