Marta Santos and Katia Pina are the new partners at Boyden Portugal, specializing in Leadership Consulting, bolstering the team with their leadership expertise.
Katia brings close to two decades of international experience in leadership consulting, specialising in executive assessment, leadership development, team effectiveness and succession planning. She works closely with Boards, CEOs and senior executives, helping organisations navigate transformation, strengthen leadership capability and build stronger collective leadership performance in complex and fast-evolving environments. With a background spanning consulting, academia and human capital advisory, Katia combines strategic insight with a practical, evidence-based approach to leadership, organisational effectiveness and transformation.
Professional Focus
- Executive assessment and leadership advisory for Boards, CEOs and senior leadership teams
- Leadership assessment and integration support in M&A and private equity contexts
- Leadership effectiveness reviews for Boards and Executive Committees
- Experience supporting organisations during periods of growth, transformation and strategic change
- Advisory support on leadership transitions and governance effectiveness
- High-performing executive team alignment and collective leadership performance
- Succession planning and leadership pipeline development
- Organisational culture, transformation and effectiveness
- Fluent in English and Portuguese
Business Expertise
- Nearly 20 years of international experience across leadership consulting, academia and strategic advisory
- Partner and leadership consulting expert at Boyden, Deloitte and other boutique consultancies
- Research & Innovation Manager at management consultancy pur’ple – Purpose by People
- Strategy and Innovation Lecturer at Southampton Business School, University of Southampton
- European Commission Project Manager at Alliance Manchester Business School, University of Manchester
- MBA and Executive Education teaching experience in the UK and Asian Universities
- Honorary Research Associate at Alliance Manchester Business School
- International experience across Europe, EMEA and the United States
Areas of Expertise
Education & Certifications
- PhD in Business Administration, The University of Manchester (UK)
- Diploma in Corporate Governance, The Institute of Corporate Governance (UK)
- Specialization in Psychotherapy & Coaching, Portuguese Society of Existential Psychotherapy (ongoing)
- MSc in Organizational Behaviour, ISPA – Instituto Superior de Psicologia Aplicada
- BSc in Applied Psychology to Organizations and Social Areas, ISPA
- Executive education and certifications in Design Thinking, Innovation and related areas from IDEO U
- Various assessment, development and psychometric qualifications
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Discover how a leading Iberian technology and healthcare organization partnered with Boyden to evaluate its leadership pipeline, assess cultural alignment, and identify succession‑ready talent. This case study highlights a comprehensive two‑phase assessment process, competency modeling, cultural diagnostics, and strategic insights delivered to the CEO.
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Explore the challenges and opportunities organizations face in aligning talent with strategic objectives to drive growth and success
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The CEO Magazine has announced 20 finalists for its 2026 Executive of the Year Awards – United States, recognizing leaders making an impact through business performance, innovation and transformation.
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