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CFO Evolution Puts Spotlight on Data, Tech Skills
Luís Aguiar is a seasoned finance executive with extensive experience in banking. As an executive search partner, he brings a deep understanding of Portugal’s financial services industry and leading players. Clients also benefit from his international network amongst financial institutions operating or originating in Portugal, including banks, investment and pensions funds, and insurance firms.
Professional Focus
- Over 30 years’ experience in banking and financial services including executive roles with leading global organisations
- Extensive expertise in the Portuguese financial sector spanning corporate and investment banking, asset management, and insurance
- Strong business acumen with background in strategic planning, general management, risk management, corporate governance
- Experienced board member and leader
- Fluent in Portuguese and English
Business Expertise
- Managing Director at Citibank; prior roles in Portugal including CCO - Citi Country Officer, Treasury and Trade Solutions Country Head, Global Transaction Services Country Head, Global Subsidiaries Group Country Head; served as a relationship manager to Portuguese banks, investment and pensions funds and insurance companies, and board member of Sagres - Sociedade de Titularização de Créditos, SA. (securitization vehicle)
- Financial and Investment Director at Allianz Portugal
- Finance Division at Partex Services Portugal, a Partex Oil and Gas Group company
Additional Expertise
- Corporate and Investment Banking
- Insurance
- Asset Management
Areas of Expertise
Education & Certifications
- Bachelor’s degree in economics from Universidade Católica Portuguesa
Affiliations & Awards
- President, Board of Directors, Junior Achievement Portugal (2018-present)
- Board Member, Câmara de Comércio Americana em Portugal (2016-2019)
- Student Mentor, Universidade Católica Portuguesa
Case Studies
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Cybersecurity Excellence: Strengthening Trust and Digital Resilience
A Caribbean financial and mortgage bank partnered with Boyden to recruit a strategic Chief Information Security Officer (CISO), enhancing cybersecurity governance and supporting digital transformation across the organization.
Bridging the Gap: Finance Meets Operations in Agribusiness
How Boyden partnered with one of the world’s largest nut and grape producers to recruit transformative operational-finance leadership.
Fiduciary Oversight Strengthened: Independent Board Director Enhances Pension Fund Governance
Boyden identifies a highly credentialed investment professional to join the board of a $10B+ pension fund, reinforcing strategic oversight and fiduciary leadership.
Thought Leadership
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Industry Insights
Will London Win Out?
The City of London is exploring ways to maintain its standing as a top financial services hub amidst competition from EU cities in the post-Brexit era.
Articles & Papers
Wealth Management & Private Banking: Market Overview Q3 2020
Analysis of the latest industry trends, strategy updates of banks and wealth managers, and taking a close look at key people moves over the third quarter of 2020.
Articles & Papers
Wealth Management & Private Banking: Market Overview Q2 2020
Our Q2 report provides the latest updates on COVID-19 impacts and other key trends in wealth management.
Blog Post
Modern Budgeting: Why CFOs Must Balance AI and Human Insight
As the 2026 budgeting cycle begins, CFOs must modernize financial planning by integrating AI with robust data governance that empowers their teams to enhance accuracy, speed, and strategic decision-making without replacing human judgment.
Media
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Boyden Leadership Series Featuring Principality CEO Julie Ann Haines - Part 3
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Boyden Leadership Series Featuring Principality CEO Julie Ann Haines - Part 2
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Interview with Carolina Klint, CEO North West Region, Marsh Continental Europe
#DisruptTheNorm
Fueling Sustainability: An Executive View - Edition 12
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News & Events
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In the Media
35-year-old bankers earning S$500k sought in Singapore
eFinancialCareers, the world’s leading financial services careers website, recently sat down with Boyden Singapore Principal Krista Espaldon to talk about generational change in Singapore’s private banking.
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Retiring Men on Boards Open Up Gains for Women at U.S. Banks
Boyden's Karen Kosiba Edwards shares her thoughts on the biggest impediment to board refreshment via retirement
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