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Marcela Ordine has devoted herself to strengthening organizations through executive search and leadership development for more than two decades. As an executive search consultant, executive coach, and HR leader, she has demonstrated exceptional ability to understand the competencies required to build high-performing teams and support their development in alignment with business objectives.
Professional Focus
- Over 20 years’ experience in executive search, executive coaching, and HR management in international and multicultural environments
- Extensive expertise in coaching, talent and organizational development, executive search, high-performance team building, talent assessment, and change management
- Native Portuguese, fluent in English and Spanish
Business Expertise
- Executive Search Consultant & Head of Executive and Career Coaching at a Florida-based human capital consulting firm
- Head of Talent Management and Organizational Development, Oncology Latin America at Novartis; prior roles included Head of Human Resources, Oncology Brazil; and HR Business Partner, Oncology; based in São Paulo, Brazil
- Human Resources Manager - Latin America at Unilever
Sector Expertise
- Human Resources
- Healthcare & Life Sciences
- Pharmaceuticals
- Consumer Products
Education & Certifications
- Bachelor’s degree in education from Universidade Estadual de Campinas, Brazil
- Executive Coaching Program, Columbia University, NY
- Advanced Management Program, Florida International University
- Specialization in management and organizational climate from Fundação Getulio Vargas, Brazil
Through collaboration with Boyden, the Chief People Officer of a PE-backed company secured two pivotal leaders, a Vice President of Human Resources and a Head of Talent Acquisition, to elevate human capital strategy, drive transformation, streamline recruitment, and strengthen enterprise alignment.
Boyden partnered with a publicly traded cybersecurity firm to appoint a transformative director whose reputation and leadership experience amplify the company’s strategic ambitions and market position.
How Boyden navigated a high-stakes CFO search for a global wine producer’s U.S. subsidiary.
From financial steward to enterprise leader—seen at Signal Energy and measured by what boards value most.
A European family-owned business approaching generational transition recognized that its U.S. operation required more than continuity—it required growth. The challenge was to redefine leadership for a critical market while navigating family dynamics and cross-border complexity. Here’s how the right appointment helped unlock the company’s U.S. potential.
Expert insights directly from Boyden’s Financial Officers Practice
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