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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
Victoria Kugler
Associate, United States
Victoria Kugler is a bilingual executive search professional supporting C-suite and senior leadership assignments across global markets. With a foundation in psychology and neuroscience, she applies data-driven research, candidate assessment, and market intelligence to deliver high-impact executive search outcomes through cross-border collaboration.
Professional Focus
- Experienced executive search professional, certified in candidate assessment and research methodologies, supporting senior leadership and C-suite assignments across industrial, automation, agriculture, and manufacturing sectors.
- Proven success identifying and evaluating C-suite and senior executive talent across the U.S., Europe, EMEA, and Latin America.
- Deep expertise in AI-enabled sourcing, CRM/ATS platforms, and advanced research technologies to inform search strategy
- Certified in psychometric assessment and executive evaluation methodologies, supporting high-stakes leadership decisions
- Shapes and delivers executive-level digital briefs, client presentations, scorecards, and business development materials
- Bilingual: English & Spanish.
Business Expertise
- Research Executive, Argentina-based executive search & leadership consulting firm
- Early professional experience in psychology-based assessment and therapeutic settings, strengthening candidate evaluation, behavioral analysis, and executive judgment capabilities
Additional Expertise
- Industrial
- Automation
- Manufacturing
- Agriculture
- Technology
Education & Certifications
- B.A. in Psychology, Universidad de Belgrano
- PDA Analyst & JOBS Analyst Certifications, PDA HR Tech
- Certification in Neuroscience Applied to Decision-Making, Instituto Tecnológico de Buenos Aires (ITBA)
- Certification in Consumer Neuroscience & Neuromarketing, Copenhagen Business School
- Diploma in Behavioral Design, Universidad de San Andrés
- Certifications in Digital Marketing and Digital Marketing for E-Commerce, Universidad de Palermo; Coder House
- International Baccalaureate (IB) & IGCSE, University of Cambridge
Case Studies
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Building Leadership Capacity for a High-Growth Defense Services Company
Boyden partners with a second-generation, family-owned defense services company to appoint a Vice President of Human Resources, strengthening leadership infrastructure and supporting the organization's growth toward $200 million in revenue.
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.
A Time-Critical CFO Hire for a Scaling, PE-Backed Manufacturer
Boyden partnered with a private equity-backed leader in automated test systems to execute a Partner-led search with disciplined assessment and rapid momentum, identifying a finalist within two weeks and closing the mandate within 60 days.
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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