Event
Boyden's Joins as Gold Sponsor of Hunt Scanlon Media PE/VC Talent Summit
John McCrea to discuss how talent intelligence can strengthen leadership decisions in high-growth environments
Monica B. Laub
Senior Associate, United States
Monica Laub has a decade of experience advising multinationals, private firms, and PE‑backed ventures on senior‑level talent. Her work spans biotech, chemical, telecom, financial services, food & beverage, retail, and IT, giving her a broad, cross‑sector perspective on leadership needs. She brings a process‑driven, consultative style that ensures clarity, momentum, and positive experiences.
Professional Focus
- Senior Recruiter at Koch Inc.
- Executive Search Consultant, Americas at WMB Partners (now Boyden Miami)
- Co-Founder and Managing Partner at FabricaRH, São Paulo, a human resources firm specializing in gamified training, employee engagement, onboarding, and organizational culture
- Co-Founder and Consultant at SEI Consulting, São Paulo
- Project Manager and Consultant at IDEA, São Paulo, a consulting firm focused on organizational development and strategy
- HR Manager at Associação AlfaSol, São Paulo, a non-profit organization
- HR Business Partner at InterCement Basil, São Paulo
- HR Manager at Fulano.com (now F.biz), a digital marketing startup
- HR Analyst at Accenture
Business Expertise
- Biotechnology
- Chemical
- Telecommunications
- Financial Services
- Food & Beverage
- Consumer & Retail
- Technology - IT
Additional Expertise
- Bachelor’s degree in psychology from Mackenzie Presbyterian University, Brazil
- Harvard Business School Executive Education, Entrepreneurship
- FIA Business School Executive Education, Business and Management
- FIA Business School Executive Education, Social Responsibility
Case Studies
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Navigating the Nuances of Philanthropic Leadership: The Search for a Major Gifts Officer
Through a highly targeted, relationship-based search, Boyden successfully identified a Major Gifts Officer whose fundraising approach, mission alignment, and donor engagement style matched the organization's long-term philanthropic goals.
Building a High-Performance HR Function for a Multi-Site Laboratory Organization
Through collaboration with Boyden, the Chief People Officer of a PE-backed company secured two pivotal leaders, a Vice President of Human Resources and a Head of Talent Acquisition, to elevate human capital strategy, drive transformation, streamline recruitment, and strengthen enterprise alignment.
Strengthening Advancement Capacity and Culture Through a Long-Term Search Partnership
With Boyden’s support, Loyola Marymount University built a high-performing advancement team by filling 15 key fundraising roles over five years, strengthening collaboration, continuity, and campaign readiness.
Thought Leadership
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Blog
Leadership Decisions: Bringing Collective Intelligence to Individual Judgment
As information has moved from scarce to overwhelming, effective decision-making has evolved from individual judgment toward the collective intelligence of the leadership team.
Survey
What Interim Leaders Know About Change in Privately Held and PE-Backed Businesses
Boyden’s latest survey reveals what experienced interim leaders across Europe have learned about making change happen - and sustaining the results.
Articles & Papers
Inside the C-Suite: What Three Conversations Reveal About Food & Beverage's Next Chapter
Drawing on conversations with Cees Talma of Welch's, Steve Goodyear of Summit Hill Foods, and Chris Gregg of NuTrail, this article explores how changing consumer preferences, increased retailer influence, digital commerce, and the need for greater agility are reshaping leadership priorities across the food and beverage industry.
Newsletter
The CFO Leadership Lens
Expert insights directly from Boyden’s Financial Officers Practice
Q3 2026 Edition
Media
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Gary Pikul, CTO of Boyden, joins as a guest of the Disruptive Innovators Podcast
Podcast
From the Top with Chad Hesters: Why AI Metrics Are Misleading Leaders Every Day with Elaine Barsoom
Podcast
O que define os líderes do futuro? | Silvio Stagni, CEO da Allied Brasil — Boyden Insights #1
Podcast
Why Grit Is Killing Your High Performers And What Elite Teams Do Instead | Dr. Amy Athey
Podcast
News & Events
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Event
Boyden’s Kathy Pattillo Joins Newport’s When Is It Time to Pivot? Series: Hiring for the Future
In the Media
Big Food’s C-suite shake-up signals new era
As major food companies reshape their leadership teams, the industry is entering a new era focused on transformation, innovation, digital capabilities, and growth. Issy Perez, Managing Partner at Boyden, shares insights on the evolving demands of C-suite leadership.
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