Manuela Klos

Manuela Klos is an executive search professional with extensive expertise in the German and broader EU financial sector, having led a successful decades-long career in the industry. A driver of change, she knows exactly what is crucial for a leader to be successful in a dynamic environment. She partners with a range of clients, from neobanks to multinationals, on searches for senior executives and advises them on building strategic leadership teams. She is committed to sustainability and champions female and divers potential in the financial industry.

Professional Focus

Five years’ experience in executive search and nearly 30 years’ experience in financial services including senior executive roles
Expertise in payments, fintech and digital banking, insurance, investment management, wealth management, sustainability, brokerage, crypto & digital assets, regulatory compliance
Experience working with (neo) banks, fintechs, SaaS, paytechs, insurance companies, asset & wealth managers, Private Equity & Venture Capital.
Strong track record of searches for C-level and other senior executive roles as well as leadership roles
C-level advisory services including holistic executive assessments and transaction advice for private equity investors
Native German, fluent in English, good knowledge in French and Spanish

Business Expertise

Partner, Global Financial Services at another of the world’s top global executive search firms; based in Frankfurt
Partner, Financial Services and Member, Global Blockchain Practice at a global leader in executive search and leadership consulting; based in Frankfurt
Chief Representative and Head of Sales at a privately owned bank
Chief Customer Officer, Chief Representative, and Member of the Executive Management Team at Fondsdepot Bank GmbH, part of DXC Technology (now FNZ Group)
Head of Personal Banking, Member of the Core Management Team DE & International Management Team at Europe’s leading sustainable bank
Senior Manager and Division Head, Asset Managers & Private Banks at zeb, one of the EU’s leading strategy, management, and IT consultancies for the financial services industry
Senior Project Manager, Strategic Projects, Business Development at Oppenheim Asset Management
Head of Group-Wide PMO & Special Tasks at Mannheimer AG Holding

Global Industry Practices

Financial Services

Global Cross Sector Practices

Private Equity & Venture Capital
CEO & Board Services

Additional Expertise

Wealth Management & Private Banking
Institutional Asset Management & Alternatives
Insurance
FinTech
AI, Cloud & Software
Digital Transformation Leadership
Financial Consulting
Technology

Education & Certifications

Banker by education with further comprehensive specialist training
Holistic preparation for senior management roles in banks
Completed executive programmes
Certified mental coach

Affiliations & Awards

Member Frauen in die Aufsichtsräte (FidAR) e.V.

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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.