Tomás Neves de Almeida explains why promoting top performers does not always create effective leaders and highlights the importance of assessing leadership potential, readiness, and motivation for the next role.
Lía Alarco draws on a solid background in executive search and human resources to provide our Partners with insights and information. Her attention to detail and ability to understand our clients’ needs and goals enable her to make a valuable contribution to each assignment. Lía focuses primarily on senior executive searches in the consumer, retail, automotive and industrial sectors.
Professional Focus
- Over 3 years’ experience in executive search
- Manages search processes for senior executive assignments in the consumer, retail, automotive and industrial sectors
- Fluent in Spanish and Portuguese
Business Expertise
- Experience with another leading global executive search firm
- Intern in Human Resources Department at BBVA Continental; involved in candidate selection processes
Additional Expertise
- Consumer & Retail
- Financial Services and Banking
- Industrial
Education & Certifications
- International Diploma in Human Capital from ESAN Graduate School of Business
- Bachelor in Business Administration from Universidad de Lima
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