Family business succession requires more than informal agreements. Boyden Canada Managing Partner Jim Harmon explains why formal succession planning, governance, and objective leadership assessments are critical to protecting business value, family wealth, and long-term stability.
Gabriele Adamoli is a leader in executive search with over 10 years of experience, an extensive network in Mexico, Colombia, and the U.S., and in-depth knowledge of international markets. He works with clients in various industries, primarily helping transnational organizations and market leaders achieve growth, transformation, and adaptation goals through custom executive talent strategies.
Professional Focus
- More than 10 years’ experience in executive search and human resources consulting in Mexico, Colombia, and the U.S.
- Senior executive placements in a wide range of functions, with particular expertise in sales and marketing, supply chain, procurement, operations, and engineering
- Broad industry expertise, with extensive background in the industrial sector, spanning food ingredients, automotive, industrial equipment, chemicals, and other areas
- Strong business background, with proven expertise in market intelligence, business development, and leadership of high-performing multidisciplinary teams
- Bilingual Spanish and Italian, proficient in English and French
Business Expertise
- Associate Partner, Mexico at an international firm specializing in executive search and consulting services in industrial markets
- Senior National Manager, Colombia at one of the world’s largest specialized recruitment firms; managed the Sales and Marketing Division
- Sector Leader at another top-tier executive search and leadership consulting firm; focused on industry and general services markets throughout LATAM
- Senior Manager - Technical Sales and Property & Construction at a leading global recruitment firm; promoted from Manager - Technical Sales and Property & Construction; prior roles included Senior Consultant - Technical Sales and Marketing, Consultant, and Analyst
Additional Expertise
- Industrial
- Automotive
- Supply Chain
- Industrial Equipment
- Food Ingredients
- Chemicals and Materials
- Packaging and Labeling
Areas of Expertise
Education & Certifications
- Master’s degree in international business from EAE Business School, Barcelona
- Bachelor’s degree in international relations from Universidad del Rosario, Bogotá
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