Press Release
Boyden Expands in Europe by Appointing Six New Partners and One Principal
New additions strengthen client support in executive search and interim management
Carlos Dafauce is Global Co-Leader of the Financial Services Practice. He has 17 years’ experience in executive search and in-depth expertise in financial services spanning retail and consumer banking, capital markets, investment banking, asset management, insurance and other areas. He has completed numerous searches for board members and C-level executives in financial services and other sectors.
Professional Focus
- 17 years’ experience in executive search along with 25 years in the banking sector
- Global Co-Leader of Financial Services Practice and Global Leader of Banking & Capital Markets Subsector
- Broad expertise in the financial sectors of Spain and Portugal: retail and consumer banking, capital markets, corporate & investment banking, asset management & private banking, real estate, insurance
- Successful track record of CEO, COO and CFO searches in financial services and other sectors including retail, consumer goods, industrial and not-for-profit
- Native Spanish, fluent in English with good command of French
Business Expertise
- Senior Client Partner and financial services practice leader with another leading global executive search firm
- Executive Director - Capital Markets and Managing Director FIG - Corporate and Investment Banking at Citibank/Citigroup over the course of 14 years
- Leadership roles in some of the world’s largest and most highly regarded financial institutions, including Banco de Vizcaya and the corporate and private banking division of Lloyds Bank
Additional Expertise
- Board Search
Areas of Expertise
Education & Certifications
- Postgraduate studies at ESIC Business School, Madrid and Manchester Business School, U.K.
- Master’s degree in law from Autonoma University Madrid (UAM)
Case Studies
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Guiding a Family-Owned Manufacturer Through a Private Equity Transition
With Boyden’s support, a private equity–backed organization appointed its first HR leader to formalize people operations and navigate cultural and structural transformation during a pivotal ownership shift.
From Transition to Transformation: CFO Leadership in Premium Wine Operations
How Boyden navigated a high-stakes CFO search for a global wine producer’s U.S. subsidiary.
Accelerating Growth: Building Market Leadership in Southeast Asia
Discover how Boyden recruited a top-tier Country General Manager to lead Southeast Asia expansion and strategic M&A for a global food safety solutions provider, driving rapid growth and market leadership in the region.
Thought Leadership
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Blog Post
A View of Fintech Trends Post COVID
The fintech sector is accelerating at top speed, making it one of the hottest sectors of 2021. While the sector continues to grow exponentially, it’s also creating positive change in the industry alongside evolving consumer behaviours. Taking into account insights and observed market developments from Boyden’s global fintech and financial services experts, we share the top fintech management trends making their way into 2022.
Articles & Papers
Private Equity's Role in Powering the Energy Transition
As energy markets transform, private equity is driving the transition with diversified portfolios and leaders who can master both legacy and renewable systems.
Blog Post
The New Leader's DNA: 5 Key Skills for Leadership in the Age of AI and Uncertainty
Discover the five essential leadership skills for thriving in the age of AI and uncertainty: empathy, adaptability, generative leadership, technological mastery, and coaching. Learn how modern leaders can balance human connection with innovation to drive purposeful growth.
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.
News & Events
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Event
Fintech at the Forefront: Leading in a Digitally Driven Economy - A BlueSteps Panel Event featuring Boyden's Lourdes Lopez
Press Release
Boyden Sees Growth Across Europe, Welcoming New Partners in the East and the West
Boyden announces new partners and promotions in Bulgaria, Ireland, Netherlands, Spain and the United Kingdom
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