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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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Securing Seasoned Leadership: Boyden's Strategy for a Leading IT Services Multinational in Spain
Boyden's targeted approach secured a seasoned Managing Director to guide our client, a leading IT services multinational, through reorganization and growth.
Product Management VP for an
Auto-tech that Belongs to a Private Equity
Auto-tech that Belongs to a Private Equity
In this project, Boyden completed a critical placement at the C-suite level with global responsibility for product management for vehicle lifecycle management.
Building Institutional Investment Operations Leadership for a Mission-Driven Family Office
Boyden partnered with a leading family office and its affiliated foundation to appoint a Head of Institutional Investment Operations capable of designing and implementing a scalable operational platform to support a growing investment portfolio and long-term philanthropic objectives.
Thought Leadership
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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.
Articles & Papers
MedTech Leadership Succession & Next-Gen Executive Strategy
Discover why MedTech leadership succession is a strategic imperative—and how these companies can build strong, future-ready executive pipelines.
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
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.
Media
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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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