Business leaders in financial services and technology are as concerned about climate change as they are about inflation; a greater number of Presidents and CEOs see net zero initiatives as a driver of growth over the next two years than in any other region
Felipe Sandoval has 10 years of experience as an executive search and human capital consultant. He has worked with the largest firms in the region, as well as high-performing national companies across industries, including life sciences, consumer goods, and technology. He is recognized for his high‑quality delivery, strong client service orientation, and deep understanding of the LATAM market.
Professional Focus
- 10 years’ experience in executive search, human capital consulting, and leadership in Latin America
- Strong market expertise and network in the Andean region, including Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru
- Partners with clients across life sciences, consumer goods, technology, and other industries
- Track record of building relationships with C-level executives, driving growth, and strengthening market positioning
- Proven skill in leadership assessment, strategic planning, team management, process optimization, negotiation, and business development
- Bilingual Spanish and English
Business Expertise
- Director and Sector Leader, Professional Search at another leading global executive search and leadership consulting firm; promoted from Managing Consultant
- Senior Consultant - Chemicals, Raw Materials, and Technical Sales at a prominent global recruitment firm; led Assessment Center services, overseeing evaluation of executive teams and candidates
- Senior Consultant at an HR tech solutions firm offering talent acquisition and other tools for streamlining recruitment and organizational development; promoted from Consultant
- Business Developer at UBITS Learning Solutions, an EdTech platform for talent management and development
- Sales Manager at Dimark de Colombia S.A.S.
Additional Expertise
- Healthcare & Life Sciences
- Pharmaceuticals
- Medical Devices
- Professional Associations
- Insurance
- Consumer Goods - FMCG
- Technology
Education & Certifications
- Bachelor’s degree in business administration (B.B.A.) from CESA and Universidad Sergio Arboleda
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.
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.
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.
Industrial Trends Report: Analysing markets, studies, and trends on how AI, machine learning, and digitalisation are reshaping the industrial sector, with expert insights on talent and leadership from Boyden’s Global Industrial Practice Members.
“I bring people into taking decisions with me so they feel part of the process; if it works it was their suggestion or decision, so we are winning together or losing together”
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