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Why the CFO mindset can clash with CEO demands
Verena Lorenz specializes in cross-border executive and senior management searches in a range of industries, with particular emphasis on industrial, healthcare and life sciences. She has a solid background in human resources and an established track record in developing strong, long-term client relationships on an international level. Verena holds dual citizenship in Brazil and Germany.
Professional Focus
- C-suite and other senior-level assignments, with particular expertise in international searches
- Strong background in manufacturing industries and start-up activities with public, private and family-owned companies
- Human resources generalist with more than 15 years’ experience in HR, including recruitment, talent management and integration responsibilities at the global level
- Fluent in Portuguese, English and German
Business Expertise
- Former Human Resources Manager for Häfele GmbH & Co., a global manufacturing company
- Additional background in HR and office management with the Goethe-Institut São Paulo
Additional Expertise
- MBA in People Management from Fundação Getulio Vargas
- Bachelor’s degree in Economics from Fundação Armando Alvares Penteado
Areas of Expertise
Education & Certifications
- AESC Member since 2010
- Member of the Brazil-Germany Chamber of Commerce
Case Studies
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A Time-Critical CFO Hire for a Scaling, PE-Backed Manufacturer
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.
From Innovation to Execution: Leadership in Power Semiconductor Development
How Boyden placed a strategic SVP to drive e-mobility growth
Breaking Silos, Building Systems: A CTO Search at the Intersection of Tech and Business
How Boyden identified a strategic leader to unify engineering, quality, and commercial outcomes in automotive systems.
Thought Leadership
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Articles & Papers
MedTech Leadership Succession & Next-Gen Executive Strategy
Discover why MedTech leadership succession is a strategic imperative—and how these companies can build strong, future-ready executive pipelines.
Boyden Report Series
What’s Next for Industry? AI, Transformation, and the Talent Imperative
Industrial Trends Report: Analysing markets, studies, and trends on how AI, machine learning, and digitalisation are reshaping the industrial sector, with expert insights on talent and leadership from Boyden’s Global Industrial Practice Members.
Articles & Papers
The CFO to CEO Pathway: What Boards Look for in Leader
From financial steward to enterprise leader—seen at Signal Energy and measured by what boards value most.
Articles & Papers
A Regional CEO Search to Realise U.S. Market Potential for a European Family-Owned Business
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.
Media
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Board Journey 360 Fireside Series featuring President & CEO of IRICoR, Nadine Beauger
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Webinar Boyden Brasil – Marca Empregadora: Desafios e Práticas de Diversidade, Equidade e Inclusão
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Webinar Boyden Brasil - Desmistificando o papel do conselheiro: riscos e oportunidades!
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ChatGPT: conceitos, oportunidades e riscos
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News & Events
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Epochal change: Why the automotive industry needs diversity now
In this guest article for the” Top 25 Women” initiative, Jutta Menzenbach of Boyden, an executive search firm, writes about the importance of diversity in the automotive industry to drive economic success.
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What made leaders successful in the past no longer guarantees the future
Global Boyden CEO Chad Hesters explains why leadership success in the past no longer guarantees the future, highlighting adaptability, AI fluency, curiosity, and humility as essential traits for today’s executives.
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