Asset managers are expanding dedicated consultant relations teams as private markets and OCIO models grow. Boyden's Sean Myers discusses how investment consultants have become critical gatekeepers to institutional capital and why specialized relationship management roles are on the rise.
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
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