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Carla Woolcott
Managing Partner, Perú
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.
Professional Focus
- More than 24 years’ experience in executive search, with substantial background in research and consulting at the international level
- Focuses primarily on senior management assignments in collaboration with the Consumer & Retail, Human Resources, Financial Services and Industrial Practices
Business Expertise
- Principal and consultant at another leading global executive search firm, focusing on executive search for middle and top management and specialised research in telecommunications, technology, energy, consumer goods, banking, human resources, fishing and financial services
- Consultant, A.T. Kearney Inc., a leading global management consulting firm
- Consultant and Head of Research with one of the world’s largest executive search firms
Additional Expertise
- Banking
- Board Search
- Energy
- Financial Services
- Human Resources
- Industrial
- Telecommunications
Areas of Expertise
Education & Certifications
- Degree in business administration from the Universidad de Lima
Case Studies
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Empowering Innovation: Appointing a Regional R&D Leader in FMCG
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Navigating Change: Recruiting a Non-Family CEO in Agribusiness
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Succession: COO to CEO in the Global Food Processing Equipment Market
Delve into the strategic moves of a prominent company in the global food processing machinery industry, as they navigate the transition of their retiring CEO, revealing a tale of succession planning, creative sourcing of candidates, and rapid advancement of the successful placement.
Thought Leadership
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Boyden Executive Survey
Latin America Regional Analysis: Strengthening the human-centric core of Industry 5.0
How can organisations thrive in a complex world of risk?
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Talent-led transformation in a post-pandemic world: Latin America
How can global business leaders deliver on ambitions of growth and reinvention?
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
AI in CPG Leadership: Transforming Executive Roles
Explore how AI in CPG leadership is reshaping executive roles and driving operational, marketing, and sales innovation across the industry.
News & Events
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In the Media
Big Food Big Moves: Who's next in the big CPG shake-up
Explore how Nestlé, Mars, Unilever, and Kraft Heinz are driving major mergers, acquisitions, and strategic shifts set to reshape the global food and confectionery industry in 2026.
In the Media
Nestlé, Mars, Unilever, Ferrero & Kraft Heinz: The big CPG shake-up continues
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