Birger M. Svendsen

Birger M Svendsen is an accomplished CFO and CHRO executive with international experience from global leaders. Birger transitioned to executive search 20 years ago. He conducts assessments, executive search assignments and interim solutions to build transformational leadership teams and advise clients on future-proofing their organisations.

Professional Focus

20 years of experience in international executive recruitment.
Specializing in energy, oil and gas, financial services, and industry, as well as board roles and HR functions.
Extensive experience at the C-level, primarily in finance and HR, with major international companies in consumer goods, energy, and finance sectors.
Has lived and worked in England and the USA.

Business Expertise

HR Manager for Shell Europe Oil Products
HR Director for Coca-Cola Nordic & Northern Eurasian Division, Oslo
HR Manager for The Coca-Cola Company, Atlanta (USA)
CFO, Kraft General Foods, Norway
CFO, Chase Manhattan Bank, Norway

Practice Membership

Global Industry Practices

Financial Services
Energy

Global Cross-Sector Practices

Human Resources, EMEA Leader

Education & Certifications

MBA from the University of Gothenburg
Master in Management and Master of Business Administration (MIM/MBA), Thunderbird School of Global Management (US)

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.