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How Boards Select New Directors - A BlueSteps Webinar featuring Boyden's Karen Kosiba Edwards
Oriana Ochoa
Associate, United States
Oriana Ochoa is a bilingual executive search professional with a strong foundation in digital strategy and data analytics. She supports high-level executive searches across global markets, with a focus on technology and industrial sectors. With a tech-forward approach, she brings precision and clarity to every stage of the search process, driving seamless execution through effective collaboration.
Professional Focus
- Experience supporting executive searches across multiple sectors, notably technology, industrial, and healthcare
- Delivers candidate research, outreach, and client-ready materials, applying data analysis to enhance deliverable quality and partner efficiency
- Skilled in tracking search activity and performance metrics through custom dashboards and reporting tools
- Maintains CRM data integrity to support accurate reporting and streamlined search processes
- Bilingual English and Spanish
Business Expertise
- Previously a Research Analyst at Boyden United States (California)
- Account Manager at GM2, a global IT services and consulting firm; promoted from Community Manager role after one year, supporting business development and client engagement
- Copywriter & Community Management at Think-Thanks, a marketing agency operating in Spain, Mexico, Argentina, Chile, Peru, Uruguay, Ecuador, Bolivia, and the Caribbean; based in Buenos Aires
- Social Media Manager at PRODU, a content provider for television, marketing, and technology professionals in Latin America, Spain, and Hispanic markets in the U.S.; based in Caracas
- Earlier roles in art direction, video editing, and digital content creation
Additional Expertise
- Technology
- Industrial
Education & Certifications
- Bachelor’s degree in social communication from Universidad Católica Andrés Bello, Caracas, Venezuela
- Ongoing professional development in data analysis, databases, business intelligence, and Python programming
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Blog
Destigmatizing Coaching: A Call to Leaders
Explore how leaders can destigmatize executive coaching by reframing it as a strategic investment in growth, performance, and organizational culture rather than a signal of poor performance.
Media
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Why Grit Is Killing Your High Performers And What Elite Teams Do Instead | Dr. Amy Athey
Podcast
Executive Search Insights: How CPG & Retail Companies Find the Right Leaders
Podcast
Boyden CEO Chad Hesters Joins Dr. Amy Athey on the Still Evolving Podcast
Podcast
Boyden CEO Chad Hesters Joins Candice Bourne on 'The Journey of a Search CEO' Podcast
Podcast
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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Inside Executive Search: How Leaders Get Found - A BlueSteps Webinar featuring Boyden's Cathy Sutherland
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