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Bernardo Macedo
Partner, Portugal
- bernardo.macedo@boyden.pt
- +351 22 092 12 40
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PortoBom Sucesso Trade Center
Pr. do Bom Sucesso nº 61, 7º Piso, Sala 710
4050-259 Porto
Portugal
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Bernardo Macedo is a specialist and trusted advisor to clients in the industrial sector. In addition to leading successful executive searches, he is adept in leading clients through change, including post-merger integration and HR management. His track record is highlighted by transformation initiatives, mainly for major construction and transportation companies in Portugal and Latin America.
Professional Focus
- Nearly 25 years’ experience in executive search as well as leadership, human resources and management consulting
- Extensive experience and expertise in the industrial sector, particularly transportation, infrastructure, supply chain and logistics; APICS certified
- Demonstrated expertise in change and transformation programs, HR management, team building, business process reengineering, risk assessment, business development
- Fluent in Portuguese, English, Spanish and French
Business Expertise
- Executive Advisor with Boyden, involved in executive search, interim management and leadership consulting
- Executive Advisor with a leading human resources consulting firm
- Managing Director at a major global management consulting and professional services firm; led Porto office for 15 years; led Infrastructure and Transportation Division in Latin America; built $40M/year practice serving major industrial clients while based in Brazil
Additional Expertise
- Industrial Manufacturing
- Infrastructure & Transportation
- Supply Chain & Logistics
Areas of Expertise
Education & Certifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering from Instituto Superior de Engenharia de Lisboa
- Attended 4th year in Business Management at Universidade Lusíada
- CPIM (Certified in Production and Inventory Management) by APICS
Case Studies
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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.
From Innovation to Execution: Leadership in Power Semiconductor Development
How Boyden placed a strategic SVP to drive e-mobility growth
Breaking Silos, Building Systems: A CTO Search at the Intersection of Tech and Business
How Boyden identified a strategic leader to unify engineering, quality, and commercial outcomes in automotive systems.
Thought Leadership
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Articles & Papers
A Regional CEO Search to Realise U.S. Market Potential for a European Family-Owned Business
A European family-owned business approaching generational transition recognized that its U.S. operation required more than continuity—it required growth. The challenge was to redefine leadership for a critical market while navigating family dynamics and cross-border complexity. Here’s how the right appointment helped unlock the company’s U.S. potential.
Articles & Papers
Private Equity's Role in Powering the Energy Transition
As energy markets transform, private equity is driving the transition with diversified portfolios and leaders who can master both legacy and renewable systems.
Boyden Report Series
What’s Next for Industry? AI, Transformation, and the Talent Imperative
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.
Articles & Papers
Recruiting Centralized Leadership for a Diversified Family Conglomerate
As a family conglomerate grew in scale and complexity, its decentralized structure began to limit alignment. A generational transition created the opportunity to rethink leadership at the group level. Here’s how introducing centralized leadership brought clarity, coordination, and stronger governance.
Media
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News & Events
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In the Media
Epochal change: Why the automotive industry needs diversity now
In this guest article for the” Top 25 Women” initiative, Jutta Menzenbach of Boyden, an executive search firm, writes about the importance of diversity in the automotive industry to drive economic success.
Press Release
CEE Executives Value Safety and Family Comfort Over Salary When Relocating, New Boyden Study Finds
New Boyden study reveals CEE executives prioritize safety, quality of life, and family integration over salary when relocating, with Poland, Czech Republic, and Hungary leading.
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