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Gabriela Gachuz
Associate, United States
Gabriela Gachuz brings a strong foundation in executive search and recruitment, with over five years of experience spanning all aspects of the search process. She supports engagements throughout the U.S. and Canada, conducting in-depth market research and sourcing executive talent with a passion for creating organizational value through targeted strategies and purpose-driven leadership.
Professional Focus
- More than 5 years’ experience in executive search and recruitment including senior roles
- Full-cycle search expertise, including stakeholder management, market research, talent sourcing, interviewing, technical screening, negotiations, onboarding, process optimization, and database and information management
- Experience working with startups in high-growth industries, and engaging directly with CEOs, founders, and board members throughout the search process
- Bilingual English and Spanish
Business Expertise
- Senior Associate Executive Recruiter at a New York-based executive search firm focused on high-growth companies; promoted from Associate Executive Recruiter; based in Mexico City
- Recruitment Operations Coordinator at a recruitment firm; led IT recruitment for international clients; primary contact for executive-level searches; promoted from Senior Recruiter; Mexico City
- Junior Recruiter at a global recruitment firm focused primarily on technical roles; led Contractor Care program during COVID-19 pandemic, supporting contractors in Mexico, U.S., India, and Singapore; Mexico City, reporting to Houston HQ
Additional Expertise
- Technology
- Oil & Gas
Education & Certifications
- Bachelor’s degree in organizational psychology from National Autonomous University of Mexico (UNAM), Mexico City
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.
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.
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.
Thought Leadership
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The CFO Leadership Lens
Expert insights directly from Boyden’s Financial Officers Practice
Q3 2026 Edition
Blog
The Resume Hasn't Changed. Leadership Has.
Resumes document experience. Leadership exists between the lines. Today's leadership selection requires understanding not only what someone has accomplished, but how they think, adapt, and lead.
Articles & Papers
Navigating Uncertainty: Private Equity's Next Phase of Value Creation
In this edition of Navigating Uncertainty, explore how private equity's continued evolution is redefining operational leadership, talent, and value creation, while AI accelerates the next phase of transformation.
Newsletter
The CFO Leadership Lens
Expert insights directly from Boyden’s Financial Officers Practice
Q2 2026 Edition
Media
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Gary Pikul, CTO of Boyden, joins as a guest of the Disruptive Innovators Podcast
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From the Top with Chad Hesters: Why AI Metrics Are Misleading Leaders Every Day with Elaine Barsoom
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O que define os líderes do futuro? | Silvio Stagni, CEO da Allied Brasil — Boyden Insights #1
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Why Grit Is Killing Your High Performers And What Elite Teams Do Instead | Dr. Amy Athey
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News & Events
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Boyden's Kathy Pattillo Joins The Chemical Summit Panel on Leadership and Change
In the Media
Meet the Finalists: 2026 Executive of the Year Awards – United States
The CEO Magazine has announced 20 finalists for its 2026 Executive of the Year Awards – United States, recognizing leaders making an impact through business performance, innovation and transformation.
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