Global executive search and leadership advisory

We understand your business and we excel in ours

Our firm is deeply invested in your business. We find leaders worldwide for the energy and chemical value chain, life sciences, advanced industrial solutions and consumer packaged goods sectors.

Our partners offer a confidential space for candid dialogue rooted in real-world executive experience. Clarity, candour and insight, with a human touch.

A personal approach to attracting talented executives

Over 1,500 executives placed by Borderless have become leaders in their industries, and we’re proud of their achievements. However, our ambition doesn’t stop there. We continually strive to positively impact the lives of the thousands we engage with annually.

Building a deep understanding of your unique business and personal goals is key to our approach. Our team, drawing from diverse backgrounds as international executives in your sector, is well-equipped to facilitate meaningful conversations, foster connections, and accelerate your success.

 

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Sector Expertise

Clients across the energy sector and chemical value chain know they can rely on our executive search expertise and industry know-how.

From start-ups to established corporations, we assist clients across the life sciences sector to attract forward-looking leaders.

Makers of high protein foods, the world’s favourite beer, household and personal care products and packaging look to us to find leaders in tune with consumer trends.

Companies at the forefront of industrial automation, digital services, and Industry 4.0 initiatives rely on Borderless as a dependable ally to find and attract exceptional executives.

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We truly think and act in a borderless way.
We care about your career and your business. No border can stop us from finding the perfect match or solution.

Simone
Rizzi


Finance Administrator

I am an experienced HR professional and have worked for a diverse range of industrial companies in a variety of corporate environments in Brazil. Since the beginning of ...

Bisimwa
Kaite


Consultant
Executive Search

I have more than 10 years of experience in executive search for the Life Sciences sector across multiple geographies. His exposure to the sector and its decision-makers has been instrumental in bui...

Iveta
Fleming


Consultant
Executive Search

When the right candidate meets the right role, great things happen! This belief drives me to find the right match and has consistently placed my firm and me in the top 5% ...

Els
De Cremer


Founding Partner
Executive Search and
Leadership Advisor
Managing Director

Unlock the power of exceptional talent!

With an unwavering belief in the importance of people as the cornerstones of competitive advantage, I have dedicated my career to partnering on execut...

Andrew
Kris


Founding Partner
Executive Search and
Leadership Advisor

I have spent more than forty years learning how organisations and the people inside them actually work. Not in theory, and not from a distance, but through the kind ...

Brian
Hughes


Partner
Executive Search

I have devoted my career to finding and attracting talented executives for senior roles. I bring to the table a diverse portfolio of experiences spanning various sector...

Rosalie
Harrison


Partner
Executive Search and
Leadership Advisor

My lived experiences are eclectic, unconventional, messy even. Full of reinvention and curiosity.

I have worn many hats over the years in as many different places. Pharmacist-Researcher-Sale...

Karen
Lecoutre


Consultant
Executive Search

I am fascinated why people embark on fresh adventures and how and why organizations aspire to contribute to the world. I guide executives and companies in turning their dreams to reality and transf...

Aisha
Jallow


Consultant
Executive Search

I am passionate about Life Sciences and understanding how large organizations function. I have close to 10 years’ experience as a consultant advising both publ...

Barbara
Smet


Consultant
Executive Search

My ambition is to constantly make a difference to companies and organisations and thereby contribute to the progress of a sustainable, diverse society. Making that difference is my passion and livi...

Herve
Colleaux


Partner
Executive Search and
Leadership Advisor

If you asked the people I have worked alongside to describe me, two words would come up more than any others: energy and persistence. I have done my best...

Agnieszka
Ogonowska


Partner
Executive Search

What drives someone to love their work or quietly disengage from it? That question has shaped the past 20 years of my career, and it still fascinates me every day.

I work at the intersection...

Sector News

July 5, 2026

Elkem appoints Dag Teigland as CEO; Helge Aasen to chair the board

Energy & Chemical Value Chain

Dag Teigland will become CEO of Elkem effective 3 August 2026. Teigland has over two decades of industrial and investment experience and currently serves as executive chairman of Tekna Holding ASA. He previously held several leadership roles at Elkem between 1998 and 2002, most recently as managing director of the business area chrome.

July 5, 2026

QuantumCell commits $2.2bn on AlzeCure’s Alzheimer’s platform

Life sciences

The biotech has entered into a licensing and collaboration agreement with Swedish company AlzeCure Pharma for rights to the latter’s Alzheimer’s platform NeuroRestore, including the leading drug candidate ACD856. QuantumCell is paying only $12m upfront, but a tail-heavy weighting to the deal with milestone payments means the total transaction could exceed $2.2bn.

July 5, 2026

AI-driven ingredient innovation: From faster formulation to smarter sustainability

Consumer Packaged Goods

AI is becoming embedded across ingredient R&D, helping developers analyze complex datasets, model multiple formulation variables, and accelerate “first time right” innovation. Companies are using AI to turn consumer and customer signals into more targeted product development, while supporting sustainability through predictive food safety and carbon-impact modeling.

July 5, 2026

Bobst advances corrugated folder-gluer automation with modernization

Advanced Industrial Solutions

Bobst has updated its Masterfold 170, 230, and 300 folder-gluers for corrugated board converting with improved safety, connectivity, and production efficiency. The machines are now connected to Bobst Connect, allowing remote job setup and faster changeovers. Bobst says setup times can be reduced by up to 20 minutes, helping converters manage shorter deadlines.

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