Remembering Boyden Managing Partner and Former Chairman Jörg Kasten

Frankfurt, August 26th – Jörg Kasten passed away on August 1st, 2024 at the age of 63. Kasten had been Managing Partner for Boyden in Germany since 2009 and was Chairman of the Board of the global organization Boyden World Corporation, based in New York, from 2015 to 2021. Most recently, he was in charge of establishing and leading Boyden's CEO & Board Services Practice globally.

Jörg Kasten had more than 30 years of experience in executive search. During his time at Boyden, Kasten, who graduated with a diploma in psychology, filled management positions at partner and C-level for international clients, particularly in the professional services and technology sectors.

Due to his extensive business and industry expertise as well as his profound knowledge of the relation between corporate success and the right top management, he was not only highly valued by clients, but was also a valued dialogue partner for the media and guest author of numerous media articles. Jörg Kasten was regarded by companies and managers as a “bridge builder” with an outstanding ability to integrate and was therefore highly regarded as a person and personality.

The proven expert in dealing with top managers, CEOs and board members had a wealth of knowledge and a special feel for how to attract and retain the best of the best for a company in the long term. As one of the most influential headhunters in the industry, Jörg Kasten was regularly listed in the leading executive search rankings.

Chad Hesters, CEO of Boyden World Corporation, on Jörg Kasten:

“Jörg was "the" example of what professionalism and integrity looks like in the leadership consulting industry. His years of service as a global leader, mentor, colleague and friend is the standard to which we should all aspire. Although he has passed on, he will certainly not be forgotten, and his memory will continue to encourage us all to strive for the excellence that characterized him.”