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
Alicia Crespo has nearly a decade of experience in talent acquisition and human resources, spanning executive search, recruitment, and full-cycle talent management. She brings a thorough approach to the search process, with strong instincts for identifying and assessing talent. Her experience spans industries and geographies, reflecting a versatile approach to building leadership teams.
Professional Focus
- Nearly 10 years of combined experience in executive search, recruitment, and human resources
- Full-cycle recruiting expertise, including stakeholder management, sourcing, interviewing, and end-to-end candidate management from screening through onboarding
- Experience in multiple industries, including e-commerce, FMCG, and professional services
- Track record of supporting searches and recruitment processes across the U.S. and Latin America
- Bilingual English and Spanish
Business Expertise
- Executive Search Consultant at Accenture Argentina, Buenos Aires; supported executive search for Mercado Libre’s Operations and Shipping teams
- Recruiter at Philip Morris International, Buenos Aires; managed end-to-end recruitment processes for Colombia, Perú, Ecuador, Venezuela, Costa Rica, and other regions; promoted from HR Operations Specialist role
- Human Resource Analyst at global engineering and professional services firm Worley, Buenos Aires
- Administrative Assistant, Human Resources at Hospital Italiano de Buenos Aires
- Program Coordinator at Pontifical Foundation Scholas Occurrentes, Buenos Aires
- Administrative Analyst, Sales at biotech firm bioMérieux
Additional Expertise
- Candidate Sourcing and Assessment
- Full-Cycle Recruitment
- Onboarding
- Human Resources
- Ecommerce
- Consumer Products – FMCG
- Professional Services
Education & Certifications
- Bachelor’s degree in human resources from Universidad del Salvador, Buenos Aires
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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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.
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.
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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