Dominic Freud

Dominic Freud led a distinguished 30-year finance career in New York and London, serving as a leader within major global institutions. He then co-founded and led an executive search firm specializing in financial services for 10 years. Having a true insider’s perspective on the leadership requirements of organizations across the financial spectrum, he is a trusted partner to clients in the sector.

Professional Focus

10 years’ experience in executive search with 30 years in financial services including senior leadership roles
Extensive expertise in financial services including asset management, equities, fixed income, investment banking, portfolio management, hedge funds, private equity and other areas
Strong track record of appointments to senior management roles in asset management, equity sales and trading, and investor relations
Substantial business background, including launching and building new overseas business units

Business Expertise

Co-Founder and Managing Partner of a boutique international executive search firm focused on financial services
Chief Strategic Officer at Pearl Brook Capital Management
Senior Portfolio Manager at Oppenheimer Funds; started and led international value strategy
Head of International Investments at SLS Capital
Head of International Equity Sales at Societe Generale
Senior Equity Sales at Paribas; started European equity sales desk in New York
Head of European Equity Sales in the US at Sheppards & Chase, New York
Specialist Equity Sales at James Capel and Company, London
Started career as Equity Research Analyst at Sheppards & Chase, London

Practice Membership

Global Industry Practices

Financial Services
Institutional Asset Management & Alternatives

Additional Sector Expertise

Banking & Capital Markets
Investment Banking
Private Equity

Education & Certifications

Educated at Westminster School and Oxford University

Affiliations & Awards

Chairman, The Freud Foundation
Chairman, Audit Committee and Board Member, Sheltering Arms

Featured Insights

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.