Eric Contreras

Eric Contreras is a talented and versatile consultant with extensive experience in international executive search and talent acquisition across a range of industries. Having worked with several other top-tier firms, he is adept at engaging clients and other senior stakeholders with the candidate community to enhance executive search and selection processes and align talent with business goals.

Professional Focus

Nearly 15 years’ experience in executive search
Generalist with broad expertise encompassing technology/telecoms, financial services, industrials, consumer, healthcare, media, education, public sector
Substantial experience in EU and Middle East markets
Business development/sales, C-level relationship management, diversity & inclusion, cross-country team management, commercial/operational alignment
Extensive background as a researcher and knowledge resource
Fluent/bilingual English and Spanish

Business Expertise

Head of Executive Search at a firm focused on diversity & inclusion
Delivery Director with a boutique executive search firm
Partner, Director of Research Operations, Middle East and Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC)
Head of Research, EMEA with another top-tier global executive search firm
Prior research roles, including Head of Research and Senior Researcher in TMT, management consulting, public sector, financial services
Senior Consultant with a niche recruitment consultancy operating across Europe and Australia, primary focus on telecoms and IT
Started career as an IT recruitment consultant

Additional Expertise

Technology / Telecoms
Industrial
Management Consulting
Financial Services
Public Sector
Consumer & Retail

Education & Certifications

BA (Hons) from University of Portsmouth

PROPHET

London

10 Philpot Lane
2nd Floor
London
United Kingdom

Case Studies

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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.

Strategic Board Renewal for a High-Growth Cybersecurity Leader

Boyden partnered with a publicly traded cybersecurity firm to appoint a transformative director whose reputation and leadership experience amplify the company’s strategic ambitions and market position.

Thought Leadership

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Blog

Boyden UK Annual Assembly 2019

At Boyden’s UK Assembly 2019, clients, global colleagues and other friends met at London’s Institute of Engineering & Technology to explore Unintended Consequence: The Impact of AI on the Future of Work.