A conversation with the Managing Partners of Boyden Chile on leadership selection, executive talent challenges, women in senior management, and the future of leadership in Chile.
Daniela Valdatta is an executive search professional with a 20‑year track record supporting end‑to‑end searches for C‑level and strategic roles. She has built her career in international search firms, contributing deep market research, strategy development, and identification of specialized leadership talent, as well as client management and business development support across complex industries.
Professional Focus
- 20 years of experience in international executive search
- Sector-specific expertise in mining, energy, metallurgy, infrastructure, and education
- Highly proficient in all aspects of executive search and recruitment, including in-depth market research, position profiling, search strategy development, compensation analysis, research team leadership, and client relations
- Native Spanish, fluent in English and Italian
Business Expertise
- Consultant and Senior Researcher for executive-level roles at a boutique executive search firm
- Earlier role as a Researcher at Boyden Chile, specializing in international executive search
- Research Analyst at one of Chile’s top international executive search and leadership consulting firms
Additional Expertise
- Mining
- Energy
- Metallurgy
- Infrastructure
- Education
Education & Certifications
- Bachelor’s degree in journalism
- Certification in competency-based interviewing
- Certificate Program in Social Economy and Fair Trade
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