Boyden Names Steve Nilsen as Partner in Atlanta

Boyden, a premier global talent advisory and leadership solutions firm, today announced that Steve Nilsen, well-known for his expertise in global marketing and executive search, has joined the firm as a Partner in its Atlanta office. 

 

“Steve’s knowledge of international business, specifically in the consumer and healthcare industries, makes him an outstanding addition to our U.S. team,” said Trina Gordon, President and CEO of Boyden. “His global expertise further underscores our commitment, as a ‘worldwise’ firm, to provide clients with exceptional global and regional insight and the right leadership.”

 

Most recently, Nilsen was a partner with a national executive search firm, where he specialized in the placement of C-level executives in the consumer and healthcare sectors. Prior to his career in executive search, Nilsen served in a variety of management roles for The Coca-Cola Company in Bogotá, Oslo, London and Stockholm. He has also held general management and lead marketing roles with a number of other organizations over the course of two decades, including Bloomin’ Brands and AFC Inc. (Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen).

 

“With over 20 years of global experience in Europe, Latin America and the U.S., Steve brings an important added dimension to our capabilities in the U.S. and for our global assignments,” said Robert Travis, a Managing Partner in the United States and Canada. “We’re thrilled that he’s chosen Boyden and excited to begin working with him.”

 

Steve holds a bachelor’s degree in English literature from UCLA and a master’s degree in international management from the Thunderbird School of Global Management. He is fluent in Scandinavian languages, English and Spanish, and proficient in Italian, Portuguese and German.