João Guedes Vaz is a highly regarded leadership and business transformation specialist focused on strategic change in fast-paced, highly competitive environments. With over twenty years as an executive in multi-cultural and multinational organisations, João has worked with some of the largest companies in Europe and Sub-Saharan Africa across of a variety of sectors. Joao leads Portugal’s leadership consulting services and partners across the firm working with clients in developing high performing teams.
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.
With Boyden’s support, a private equity–backed organization appointed its first HR leader to formalize people operations and navigate cultural and structural transformation during a pivotal ownership shift.
Boyden Global Key Leadership Trends 2025: Exploring how leadership is evolving in response to rapid disruption, technological advancements, and shifting workforce dynamics. This report highlights key trends such as AI integration, continuous leadership development, and the growing importance of diversity, ESG, and hybrid work models.
João Guedes Vaz, Managing Partner in Portugal, discusses how parenting skills can be used when leading in business
Discover actionable steps to ensure seamless leadership transitions for your board.
Technology Report 2024: Analyzing markets, studies, and trends reshaping business with expert insights from Boyden's Global Technology Practice Members
Luís Melo está na Boyden há 20 anos e no final do ano passado assumiu a liderança da consultora em Portugal. Entretanto, o mercado de trabalho, e o de Executive Search, evoluiu significativamente, bem como os desafios que se colocam aos executivos de topo. Entre os principais, está a gestão das suas pessoas.
Leadership and business transformation specialist Vaz takes global role to advance clients’ business success worldwide
Board welcomes back previous Chair alongside highly seasoned new appointees
Contact João Guedes Vaz today and let's get started
