Leonardo de Souza is a skilled executive search professional with a substantial background in senior management. He has advised global organizations, built high-performing teams, and established successful businesses. For over 15 years he has applied his expertise to leading C-level searches, and developed a network of relationships in the leadership ranks of a range of industries across Brazil.
Professional Focus
- More than 15 years’ experience in executive search and business consulting
- Specialized expertise in technology, oil & gas, construction and automotive sectors
- Leads C-suite and other senior-level searches in all functional areas for international and local companies
- Native Portuguese, fluent in English
Business Expertise
- Country Manager at a major international recruitment firm
- Founder of a human capital consultancy focused on executive search, as well as a fitness startup
- Executive Director and Board Member at a leading international recruitment firm
- Consultant at global professional services firm Accenture; worked with key accounts in oil & gas, E&P, engineering
- Analyst at PSA Peugeot Citroen
Practice Membership
Global Industry Practices
- Industrial
- Technology
Additional Expertise
- Automotive
- Construction
- Engineering
- Oil & Gas
- Supply Chain and Logistics
Education & Certifications
- Post-Executive MBA at Kellogg School of Management, Northwestern University
- Executive MBA from Fundação Dom Cabral
- Post-Graduation in Project Management from Fundação Getúlio Vargas
- Bachelor’s degree in Production Engineering from Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro
- Coaching program, ICF (International Coaching Federation)
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