As CEOs navigate the growing complexity of the AI era, demand for chiefs of staff is surging as organizations seek trusted strategic advisors who can help leaders prioritize, execute, and solve critical business challenges.
Claudia Montali has over 20 years’ experience in executive search. She was a founding partner in a boutique firm, and has also worked with other leading international search firms, developing key practice groups. A member of the Global Technology Practice, Claudia’s areas of expertise include information technology and telecommunications, as well as professional services and corporate coaching.
Professional Focus
- Over 20 years’ experience in executive search
- Member of the Global Technology Practice
- Conducts high-level local and international searches with industry expertise in information technology, telecommunications and professional services
- Client portfolio ranges from start-ups to blue-chip multinationals
- Proficient in individual corporate coaching and human capital services
- Fluent in Italian, English, French and Spanish
Business Expertise
- Founding partner of a highly-rated boutique executive search firm based in Milan
- Worked with a number of top-tier global executive search firms; developed professional services, information technology and telecommunications practice groups
Additional Expertise
- Board Search
- Healthcare & Life Sciences
- Human Resources
Areas of Expertise
Education & Certifications
- Bachelor’s Degree in political science from University of Milan
- Completed a number of corporate coaching seminars and courses
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