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Adapting and Thriving Under the Clean Power 2030 Action Plan
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.
Professional Focus
- 35 years’ experience in large multinational organisations, including more than 15 years in senior management roles
- Specialist in energy, oil & gas and mining sectors, with broad industry expertise including agriculture, retail and finance
- Expertise in human resources, as well as procurement, infrastructure, facilities, logistics and supply chain
- Held executive board positions with involvement in turnarounds and reorganisations
- Fluent in Portuguese and English
Business Expertise
- General Manager roles in Supply Chain Logistics and Infrastructure at Vale
- Technical Director and Board Member at Zona Sul
- Senior Manager in procurement for Raízen, a joint venture of Cosan and Shell
- Senior Procurement Manager/CPO at Esso Brazil
- Led procurement for Esso Angola, including exploration, development and production
- Senior Procurement Specialist at ExxonMobil
- Leadership roles in HR in the Chemicals and Oil & Gas (downstream) divisions of Esso
Additional Expertise
- Agribusiness
- Energy
- Facilities and Infrastructure
- Mining & Primary Materials
- Oil & Gas
- Procurement
- Retail
- Supply Chain
Areas of Expertise
Education & Certifications
- MBA with specialisation in human resources from Pontifical Catholic University of Rio de Janeiro (PUC-RJ)
- Bachelor’s degree in business administration from Faculdade Celso Lisboa
- Bachelor’s degree in economics from Instituto Metodista Benett
- Specialisation in finance from University of Chicago Booth School of Business
Affiliations & Awards
- Member, Association of Executive Search Consultants (AESC)
- Featured in Histórias de Sucesso (Success Stories), a publication from Global Publishing Partners on Brazil’s top executives
Case Studies
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A Time-Critical CFO Hire for a Scaling, PE-Backed Manufacturer
Boyden partnered with a private equity-backed leader in automated test systems to execute a Partner-led search with disciplined assessment and rapid momentum, identifying a finalist within two weeks and closing the mandate within 60 days.
From Innovation to Execution: Leadership in Power Semiconductor Development
How Boyden placed a strategic SVP to drive e-mobility growth
Breaking Silos, Building Systems: A CTO Search at the Intersection of Tech and Business
How Boyden identified a strategic leader to unify engineering, quality, and commercial outcomes in automotive systems.
Thought Leadership
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Boyden Report Series
What’s Next for Industry? AI, Transformation, and the Talent Imperative
Industrial Trends Report: Analysing markets, studies, and trends on how AI, machine learning, and digitalisation are reshaping the industrial sector, with expert insights on talent and leadership from Boyden’s Global Industrial Practice Members.
Articles & Papers
The CFO to CEO Pathway: What Boards Look for in Leader
From financial steward to enterprise leader—seen at Signal Energy and measured by what boards value most.
Blog
No exit: why PE-backed energy needs a new leadership playbook
As PE holding periods in energy stretch and exits narrow, this article explores why leadership strategy must adapt to fatigue, risk and changing investment realities.
Articles & Papers
A Regional CEO Search to Realise U.S. Market Potential for a European Family-Owned Business
A European family-owned business approaching generational transition recognized that its U.S. operation required more than continuity—it required growth. The challenge was to redefine leadership for a critical market while navigating family dynamics and cross-border complexity. Here’s how the right appointment helped unlock the company’s U.S. potential.
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Webinar Boyden Brasil - Desmistificando o papel do conselheiro: riscos e oportunidades!
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Webinar Boyden Brasil – Marca Empregadora: Desafios e Práticas de Diversidade, Equidade e Inclusão
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ChatGPT: conceitos, oportunidades e riscos
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THE CHRO AGENDA: CEO & C-Suite Succession & Leadership Continuity
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