Birger M. Svendsen
- Managing Partner, Norway
- EMEA Regional Practice Leader, Human Resources Practice
+47 91 75 38 57
birger.svendsen@boyden.com
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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
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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)