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Monica Vidal
Senior Advisor, United States
Monica Vidal has an extensive international background in financial services. Over the course of her more than 30-year career, she has held executive roles in key financial hubs such as New York, San Francisco, London, Paris and Madrid. As an advisor to a wide range of organizations, she has guided clients through acquisitions and other investments in business development and value creation.
Professional Focus
- Over 30 years’ experience in financial services including executive leadership roles in the U.S. and Europe, along with decades of experience serving on boards
- In-depth finance expertise with a substantial record as an advisor on alternative investments, wealth management, hedge funds, securities, capital raising and investment
- Adept in working with and investing in all types of organizational structures and stages including startup, high growth, PE- and VC-backed and publicly listed companies in a range of industries
- Native Spanish, fluent in English, French and Portuguese
Business Expertise
- Partner at Lattice Capital Partners; advised and invested in startups and high growth companies
- Managing Partner at Arcano Group, New York
- Head of Alternative Investments Latin America at JP Morgan, New York; first head of Alternative Investments for Latin America, and later part of the Financial Sponsors group
- Managing Partner at Alantra Group, Madrid; led wealth management business; joined as a partner following a merger with her hedge fund advisory business
- Portfolio Manager for European securities in several roles based in several roles based in London, Madrid and Paris
- Started her career at Banco Santander on the emerging markets team
Additional Expertise
- Financial Services
- Financial Consulting
- Institutional Asset Management & Alternatives
- Banking & Capital Markets
- Wealth Management
- Private Equity & Venture Capital
Areas of Expertise
Education & Certifications
- Master’s degree in economics and business administration from Colegio Universitario de Estudios Financieros (CUNEF), Madrid
- Bachelor’s degree in economics and business administration from CUNEF
- Executive Program in Social Entrepreneurship, Stanford Graduate School of Business
- Investment Management Program, London Business School
Affiliations & Awards
- Advisory Board Member, Iberian Ventures (Spanish PE firm)
- Board Director, LLYC (listed in Madrid)
- Board Director, Nexpe (listed in Sao Paulo)
- Board Member, Ninety Nine Markets SV
- Board Member, Global Business Initiative, Georgetown McDonough School of Business
- Board of Trustees Member, El Museo del Barrio, New York
- Board Member, US Spain Executives Community (USEC)
Case Studies
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Navigating the Nuances of Philanthropic Leadership: The Search for a Major Gifts Officer
Through a highly targeted, relationship-based search, Boyden successfully identified a Major Gifts Officer whose fundraising approach, mission alignment, and donor engagement style matched the organization's long-term philanthropic goals.
Building a High-Performance HR Function for a Multi-Site Laboratory Organization
Through collaboration with Boyden, the Chief People Officer of a PE-backed company secured two pivotal leaders, a Vice President of Human Resources and a Head of Talent Acquisition, to elevate human capital strategy, drive transformation, streamline recruitment, and strengthen enterprise alignment.
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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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.
Blog
Private Company Boards Then and Now: From Bodies of Representation to Engines of Strategic Capability
Private company boards have moved from relationship‑based oversight to capability‑driven leadership, responding to the demands of faster, more complex operating environments.
Newsletter
The CFO Leadership Lens
Expert insights directly from Boyden’s Financial Officers Practice
Q2 2026 Edition
Blog
The High-Stakes Season of Hiring
A clear-eyed look at today’s nonprofit hiring landscape, where heightened risk, talent shortages, and cautious candidates are reshaping how organizations approach retention, recruitment, and long-term workforce strategy.
Media
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Why Grit Is Killing Your High Performers And What Elite Teams Do Instead | Dr. Amy Athey
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Executive Search Insights: How CPG & Retail Companies Find the Right Leaders
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Boyden CEO Chad Hesters Joins Dr. Amy Athey on the Still Evolving Podcast
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Boyden CEO Chad Hesters Joins Candice Bourne on 'The Journey of a Search CEO' Podcast
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News & Events
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In the Media
The $400,000 Chief of Staff Is the CEO’s Secret Weapon in the AI Age
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.
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Contact Monica Vidal today and let's get started