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.
Marcela Ordine has devoted herself to strengthening organizations through executive search and leadership development for more than two decades. As an executive search consultant, executive coach, and HR leader, she has demonstrated exceptional ability to understand the competencies required to build high-performing teams and support their development in alignment with business objectives.
Professional Focus
- Over 20 years’ experience in executive search, executive coaching, and HR management in international and multicultural environments
- Extensive expertise in coaching, talent and organizational development, executive search, high-performance team building, talent assessment, and change management
- Native Portuguese, fluent in English and Spanish
Business Expertise
- Executive Search Consultant & Head of Executive and Career Coaching at a Florida-based human capital consulting firm
- Head of Talent Management and Organizational Development, Oncology Latin America at Novartis; prior roles included Head of Human Resources, Oncology Brazil; and HR Business Partner, Oncology; based in São Paulo, Brazil
- Human Resources Manager - Latin America at Unilever
Sector Expertise
- Human Resources
- Healthcare & Life Sciences
- Pharmaceuticals
- Consumer Products
Education & Certifications
- Bachelor’s degree in education from Universidade Estadual de Campinas, Brazil
- Executive Coaching Program, Columbia University, NY
- Advanced Management Program, Florida International University
- Specialization in management and organizational climate from Fundação Getulio Vargas, Brazil
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