Valérie Barthès De Ruyter
- Partner, France
+33.1.44.13.67.00
vbarthes@boyden.com
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With an impressive background in executive search and financial services management, Valérie Barthès specialises in recruiting innovative executives committed to delivering outstanding results. She began her career with some of the world’s most respected financial advisory groups, a strong base for her success at the highest levels in global executive search.
Professional Focus
- Primary focus on financial services, investment banking, asset management, private banking, FinTech, and Real Estate
- Has successfully completed searches for CEOs, CFOs, CIOs, CDOs, division heads and division specialists
- Valuable resource in recruiting for risk, compliance and control positions
- Integral part of Boyden’s comprehensive board service offerings, with experience in board assessment, director search and CEO succession planning for financial and industrial clients
Business Expertise
- Worked in capital markets with leading financial advisory and asset management firm Lazard Frères, based in Paris and New York
- Joined Rothschild & Cie; developed and implemented complex structured finance transactions for corporate clients
- Served as a financial services and real estate practice partner in both Paris and London for other top-tier global executive search firms
Practice Membership
Global Industry Practices
- Banking & Capital Markets
- Financial Services
- Fintech, Payment & Transaction
Additional Sector Expertise
- Board Services
- FinTech
- Real Estate
- Chief Financial Officer
- Human Capital Consulting
Education & Certifications
- Graduated from from Ecole Polytechnique and Ecole Nationale des Ponts et Chaussées, including two years of study at Yale University (US)