Ana Flores Acuña has nearly 20 years of experience in executive search. She specializes in the industrial sector, with a focus on aerospace and automotive, leading searches for C-level and highly specialized roles. Her ability to partner with high-growth companies to build leadership teams and guide multinationals through transformative talent transitions has positioned her as an expert advisor.
Professional Focus
- Nearly 20 years’ experience in executive search, including leadership roles
- Strong track record of searches for C-level, senior executive and specialist roles at the local and international level
- Specialized expertise in the industrial sector, including aerospace, automotive, oil & gas, global logistics, mining, construction, metalworking, and industrial manufacturing
- Proven success in building and transforming senior management teams for high-growth companies and global corporations
- Proven expertise in leadership development, executive coaching, talent strategy, team building, partnerships, business development, and entrepreneurship
- Native Spanish, fluent in English
Business Expertise
- Partner and Industrial Practice Lead, Mexico at a leading global executive search and leadership consulting firm
- Founder and Managing Partner of a boutique executive search and HR consulting firm
- Executive Search & Talent Consultant at boutique executive search firm
- Associate Director at a prominent global executive search firm
- Executive Search Consultant at an international executive search and recruitment firm; promoted from Manager & Specialist Recruitment Consultant role
- Central America Key Account Manager at ACCO Mexicana
- Trainee, Compensation and Strategic Planning Department at Desc Corporativo
Additional Expertise
- Industrial
- Automotive
- Aerospace
- Oil & Gas
- Global Logistics
- Mining
- Construction
- Industrial Manufacturing
- Metalworking
Areas of Expertise
Education & Certifications
Bachelor’s degree in international business and commerce management from Anahuac University
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