Alexandre Sabbag

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.

Professional Focus

Latin America Regional Leader of Global Healthcare & Life Sciences Practice
10 years’ experience in executive search, including five with Boyden (Santiago and São Paulo offices)
Specialties in service management and operations
Plays an integral role in Boyden’s Healthcare & Life Sciences Practice Group, and Latin American integration efforts in Brazil and South America
Extensive background in professional services, including business development, strategy and management consulting
Experience developing new business models and markets for healthcare service providers, technology companies and direct selling players
Fluent in Portuguese, English and Spanish, with good command of French

Business Expertise

Successful executive career holding key positions at Brazilian world-class groups:
- Fleury Medicina e Saúde (Fleury’s Hospital-Dia Business Director)
- Promon Tecnologia (Director of e-Procurement and e-Learning initiatives)
- Natura Cosméticos (Manager in the International Team)
Management consulting experience in global firms: McKinsey and A.T. Kearney

Practice Membership

Global Industry Practices

Healthcare & Life Sciences, Latin America Leader

Global Cross-Sector Practices

Professional Services

Additional Sector Expertise

Financial Services

Education & Certifications

MBA from INSEAD in France
Specialization in Negotiation from Universidad de los Andes, Colombia
Post graduate studies in health management at Escola Paulista de Medicina, UNIFESP, Brazil
B.Sc. in Industrial Engineering from Escola Politécnica, University of São Paulo USP, Brazil

Affiliation & Awards

Member of the Brazil-Canada Chamber of Commerce, Leader of the Education Committee
Former Director of IAA Brazil, INSEAD Alumni Association
Granted the 1999 Great Client Work Award – A.T.Kearney’s recognition to outstanding projects
Awarded the 1989 Gurgel Prize for the best Product Design at Escola Politécnica, University of São Paulo

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Case Study

Strengthening Financial Leadership in Private Equity-Backed Manufacturing and Energy Logistics

In the complex landscape of energy logistics, our private equity client was seeking a visionary financial leader to steer its ambitious growth trajectory. Here, we explore how Boyden navigated this challenge, securing a strategic VP Finance and Accounting equipped to fortify financial foundations and drive operational excellence.