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Boyden Joins as Sponsor of CASE-NAIS Independent Schools Conference 2026
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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From Transition to Transformation: CFO Leadership in Premium Wine Operations
How Boyden navigated a high-stakes CFO search for a global wine producer’s U.S. subsidiary.
CEO Succession for a Global Precision Manufacturer
Boyden partners with a highly engineered products manufacturer to recruit a CEO who combines strategic pedigree with entrepreneurial execution, positioning the company for its next phase of growth.
Strategic Turnaround: A CFO’s Role in Rebuilding Culture and Financial Leadership
Boyden supports a major charter school network with the recruitment of the right CFO to bridge strategy, execution, and collaboration.
Thought Leadership
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Articles & Papers
Navigating Uncertainty: Global Instability Reshapes the Private Equity Playbook
In this edition of Navigating Uncertainty, explore how global instability is reshaping private equity as firms adapt through diversification, defensive strategies, and AI-driven value creation to turn uncertainty into opportunity.
Articles & Papers
The 6 Types of CFOs and How To Find the Right Fit for Your Business
Looking at the 6 types of CFOs and their roles can help you think about finding a leader who aligns with your business strategy.
Blog Post
Finding the Right Talent to Lead Your Strategic Initiatives
One of the most difficult challenges real estate private equity managers face in finding executives to run product platforms or geographic sectors is the scarcity of leaders with the right blend of investment acumen, operational expertise, and sector-specific knowledge.
Articles & Papers
The Essential Need for CFO Succession Planning in Healthcare
To cope with high turnover and severe financial pressures, learn what healthcare CFOs prioritize in their successors and the need for CFO succession planning in healthcare.
Media
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Curiosity vs Expertise—Why Leaders Are Generalists with Xenia Wickett Founder of Wickett Advisory
Podcast
Boyden with Texas A&M: What we Celebrate and what we Tolerate
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Why Planning Your Career Can Hold You Back with Laurent Therivel, former CEO of UScellular
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Leading Through Complexity with Dee Smith, CEO of Strategic Insight Group
Podcast
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