Anders Lindholm

Anders Lindholm has 30 years’ experience in executive search in Europe, the Americas and Asia-Pacific. Having founded a boutique firm in Italy, and worked with another leading international firm here, he has in-depth knowledge of the Italian business and talent landscape. This insight, and his ability to succeed in complex, cross-border assignments, have earned him long-term client relationships.

Professional Focus

30 years’ experience in executive search
Regional Leader, EMEA of the Social Impact Practice; Member of the Consumer & Retail, Industrial, Financial Services, Healthcare & Life Sciences Practices
Specialises in working with multinationals and European organisations to recruit leaders for operations in Italy
Handles complex, cross-border search assignments at the C-level
Provides cross-sector expertise to bring executives with transferable skills to companies facing industry transformation and new opportunities
Client portfolio includes public, private, private equity-backed and not-for-profit organisations with both Italian and global headquarters
Proficient in English, Swedish, Italian and French

Business Expertise

Served as a Partner, Regional Director and Board Member with an international search firm, both in London and Milan; developed business across Europe, the Americas and Asia-Pacific
Co-founded and ran a highly-rated boutique search firm in Italy
Previous experience as Buyer for a high-end fashion retailer
Began career as an Area Export Manager for southern Europe, working in the industrial sector with a focus on robotics

Practice Membership

Global Industry Practices

Industrial
Social Impact

Global Cross Sector Practice

CEO & Board Services
Private Equity & Venture Capital

Additional Expertise

Automotive
Board Search
Consumer Health
Consumer Products
Financial Services
Human Resources
Infrastructure & Transportation
Social Impact
Supply Chain & Logistics
Technology
Travel, Hospitality & Leisure

Education & Certifications

Bachelor’s degree in business administration from the University of Stockholm

Affiliations & Awards

Former member of both the European Council and Governance Committee for the AESC
Vice Chairman and member of the Board of Svenska Skolan i Milano

Featured Insights

Articles & Papers

Preparing the C-Suite for the AI Economy in 2025:

Leadership will make or break the transformation to the AI Economy. Success often pivots on whether an organization’s leadership fully demonstrates their willingness and commitment to change. Clearly, for the transformation to deliver on the desired unprecedented productivity gains of AI, the C-Suite needs to be ready and willing to undertake the organizational “surgery” required. There are no quick fixes. Transform or die!

Case Study

Strengthening Financial Leadership in Private Equity-Backed Manufacturing and Energy Logistics

In the complex landscape of energy logistics, our private equity client was seeking a visionary financial leader to steer its ambitious growth trajectory. Here, we explore how Boyden navigated this challenge, securing a strategic VP Finance and Accounting equipped to fortify financial foundations and drive operational excellence.

Blog Post

The Supply Chain Secrets of Mumbai’s Dabbawalas

A low-tech, ultra-efficient food delivery system that originated in Mumbai, India over a century ago offers timeless lessons for the modern supply chain and logistics sector.

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