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Boyden's Kathy Pattillo Joins FEI Houston's 10th Annual CFO University
Agostina Rossi
Associate, United States
Agostina Rossi is a skilled research and talent acquisition professional with a track record of successful executive searches. She brings a strong analytical lens rooted in a psychology background to assess leadership behaviors and cultural fit. Known for her end‑to‑end execution capabilities, she partners closely with clients, ensuring high‑quality engagement throughout the search process.
Professional Focus
- Five years’ experience in executive search and talent acquisition across LATAM
- Proven track record of successful appointments to executive and senior-level roles across industries, including oil & gas, renewable energy, mining, banking, fintech, IT, and media
- Regular, high‑level client engagement to define search criteria, align strategy, and provide consistent follow-up
- End-to-end management of executive search processes, from market mapping and search strategy to offer negotiation and onboarding
- Skilled in AI-powered sourcing and recruitment tools and agile methodologies to optimize search precision and efficiency
- Bilingual English and Spanish
Business Expertise
- Senior Research Associate at an Argentina-based executive search and recruitment firm; promoted from Research Associate; led end-to-end executive search project for a growth-stage renewable energy startup, partnering directly with leadership on hiring strategy, onboarding, and integration
- International experience in Australia, supervising teams and strengthening cross-cultural, executive-level communication and decision-making
- Early professional background in psychology-based assessment, supporting behavioral analysis and executive judgment in candidate evaluation
Additional Expertise
- Leadership Assessment
- Industrial Sector
- Oil & Gas
- Renewable Energy
- Mining
- Technology - IT
- Fintech
- Banking
- Media
- Agribusiness
Education & Certifications
- Bachelor’s degree in psychology from Pontifical Catholic University of Argentina (UCA), Buenos Aires
- Diploma in Human Resource Management, People Experience, and Agile Methodologies with AI from University of Belgrano, Buenos Aires
Case Studies
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Building Leadership Capacity for a High-Growth Defense Services Company
Boyden partners with a second-generation, family-owned defense services company to appoint a Vice President of Human Resources, strengthening leadership infrastructure and supporting the organization's growth toward $200 million in revenue.
Navigating the Nuances of Philanthropic Leadership: The Search for a Major Gifts Officer
Through a highly targeted, relationship-based search, Boyden successfully identified a Major Gifts Officer whose fundraising approach, mission alignment, and donor engagement style matched the organization's long-term philanthropic goals.
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.
Thought Leadership
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Articles & Papers
Navigating Uncertainty: Private Equity's Next Phase of Value Creation
In this edition of Navigating Uncertainty, explore how private equity's continued evolution is redefining operational leadership, talent, and value creation, while AI accelerates the next phase of transformation.
Blog
Private Company Boards Then and Now: From Bodies of Representation to Engines of Strategic Capability
Private company boards have moved from relationship‑based oversight to capability‑driven leadership, responding to the demands of faster, more complex operating environments.
Newsletter
The CFO Leadership Lens
Expert insights directly from Boyden’s Financial Officers Practice
Q2 2026 Edition
Blog
The High-Stakes Season of Hiring
A clear-eyed look at today’s nonprofit hiring landscape, where heightened risk, talent shortages, and cautious candidates are reshaping how organizations approach retention, recruitment, and long-term workforce strategy.
Media
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Why Grit Is Killing Your High Performers And What Elite Teams Do Instead | Dr. Amy Athey
Podcast
Executive Search Insights: How CPG & Retail Companies Find the Right Leaders
Podcast
Boyden CEO Chad Hesters Joins Dr. Amy Athey on the Still Evolving Podcast
Podcast
Boyden CEO Chad Hesters Joins Candice Bourne on 'The Journey of a Search CEO' Podcast
Podcast
News & Events
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Event
Jeff Hodge and Ben Stickney Join Jim Moran Institute Capital Market Readiness Program as Boyden Faculty
Jeff joins the program across two U.S. locations: Irvine, CA and Washington, D.C. and Ben joins the Atlanta, GA session
Press Release
Chatham University Names New Vice President of Advancement
Boyden is pleased to share the appointment news of Michael E. Braxton, a recruitment co-led by Wendy Wilsker and Holly Wolk
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