With his direct experience in the upcoming brands as well as the top brand- companies in the national and international automotive branch, Arjen de Jong is highly qualified for the position of Senior Advisor at Boyden Global Executive Search. Additionally Arjen has solid experience in various advising- and non-executive roles.
Arjen believes quality of management is determined by the company culture and the behaviour of people. Arjen is a welcome gast in board rooms, that offers Boyden new insights regarding the possibilities to connect organisation strategy with new talent. ‘’The DNA of candidates must be compatible with their future employers, but they also need the right inspiration, courage and feeling’’.
After many years of working as a Managing Director and CEO, where he led BMW Group Netherlands as well as being the chairman of the RAI Association, professional association of the automotive industry, the former Automotive Manager of the year settled in 2010 as a versatile and independent consultant. He also acts as coach, consultant, columnist and presenter. Arjen studied business and marketing in the Netherlands, London and Fontainebleau.
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.
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.
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.
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