Boyden Global Team

Farid Alcázar is a leader in executive search with nearly 15 years of experience, an extensive network in Mexico, Latin America, and the U.S., and in-depth knowledge of international markets. He works with clients in various industries, primarily helping transnational organizations and market leaders achieve growth, transformation, and adaptation goals through custom executive talent strategies.

Gustavo Caillaux has substantial management experience, having held leadership roles in a range of industries. Additionally, his deep consulting experience gives clients a decisive advantage in recruiting world-class executives and board members. A member of the CEO & Board Services, Consumer & Retail and Technology Practices, Gustavo is also well-versed in financial services, healthcare and other sectors.

Euri Cruz is an experienced executive with deep expertise in Brazil’s key industries, particularly energy, oil & gas and mining. He is also an expert in HR and procurement. Having a background of more than 30 years in leadership roles with major multinational organisations, Euri understands the challenges companies face, and has the insight to develop highly effective talent solutions.

Managing Partner Antonio Sanchez Lleras has been with Boyden for almost 30 years. He is the leader of Boyden Colombia, with a combination of recruiting experience and expertise working with companies of all sizes and industries. A substantial portion of his work is with foreign companies with operations in Colombia; he also manages search assignments for local clients seeking key executives.

David Martínez is a business leader who has focused on executive search for over a decade. He is adept at determining not only the right mix of skills and experience for an executive role but also assessing candidates’ cultural fit and leadership style. He aims to ensure that organizations reap long-term benefits from their hiring decisions. As a result, he builds lasting connections with clients.

With a strong background in business development and management consulting, Alexandre Sabbag approaches search with a strategic mindset, assessing candidates in terms of their potential impact on the client’s most pressing concerns. In the last 10 years he has developed a track record of successful executive placements across Latin America, mainly Brazil, Chile, Colombia and Ecuador.

Carla Woolcott has extensive experience in international management consulting, as well more than 24 years in executive search. Her primary focus is on leading the research function, making her essential to the search process. Carla’s specialised research in industries such as consumer & retail, financial services, human resources and industrial enables us to deliver highly precise candidate selection.

Amélia Caetano has led a distinguished 30-year career including senior leadership roles. For the past 10 years, she has focused on consulting, working with clients in a variety of sectors. She approaches executive search from the broader perspective of organizational and human development, helping to ensure that her clients’ leadership teams align with their company’s purpose, values, and goals.

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.

Patrícia Paiva is a seasoned financial executive and former chief financial officer with financial and administrative oversight across Brazil and the Southern Cone. She has extensive business expertise and insight into the demands of leadership and the qualities that set high-performing leaders apart. Her current focus is helping clients build and develop high-caliber leadership teams and boards.

Lía Alarco draws on a solid background in executive search and human resources to provide our Partners with insights and information. Her attention to detail and ability to understand our clients’ needs and goals enable her to make a valuable contribution to each assignment. Lía focuses primarily on senior executive searches in the consumer, retail, automotive and industrial sectors.

Isabella Laporta Gallegos is an experienced executive search and HR professional and a key contributor to executive search projects. She has expertise in consumer, industrial, banking, and other sectors, and is well-versed in HR issues, adding depth to her strategic insights. Clients also benefit from her ability to align leadership talent with organizational goals and develop custom solutions.

Monica Riccardi has been a valued member of Boyden Perú for nearly a decade. She is a vital information resource, consistently providing the thorough and accurate intelligence needed to identify candidates for a wide variety of roles. Having gained experience in logistics with an important industrial firm earlier in her career, Monica also contributes industrial sector expertise.