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Boyden Expands South American Presence with New Office in Chile
Operations will be spearheaded by renowned industry executives Francisca López and María José López
María José López Sánchez has led executive search teams for over 15 years, bringing strong expertise to senior hiring. With a 30‑year career as an entrepreneur in the retail sector, she has deep industry knowledge. Her leadership in large-scale projects and bidding processes enhances her ability to manage complex senior searches.
Professional Focus
- More than 15 years of experience leading executive search teams, with extensive background managing major searches for nationally recognized organizations
- Focused on the leadership and management of research teams
- Industry-specific experience in the retail, infrastructure, design, and nonprofit sectors
- Native Spanish; proficient in technical English
Business Expertise
- Partner and Director at a boutique executive search firm
- Partner at an international marketing firm specializing in large-scale projects for retail, infrastructure, and nonprofit organizations
Additional Expertise
- Retail
- Infrastructure
- Design & Production
- Social Impact
- Foundations
Education & Certifications
- Certified in senior executive interviewing
Case Studies
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Dual expertise for change: CFO recruitment through executive search and interim management in the automotive sector.
A leading automotive supplier leveraged the combined strength of executive search and interim management to fill a critical CFO position quickly and sustainably – laying the foundation for successful transformation and financial stability.
A Time-Critical CFO Hire for a Scaling, PE-Backed Manufacturer
Boyden partnered with a private equity-backed leader in automated test systems to execute a Partner-led search with disciplined assessment and rapid momentum, identifying a finalist within two weeks and closing the mandate within 60 days.
Transforming Operations in a Family-Owned Medical Device Business
Thought Leadership
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Boyden Report Series
What’s Next for Industry? AI, Transformation, and the Talent Imperative
Industrial Trends Report: Analysing markets, studies, and trends on how AI, machine learning, and digitalisation are reshaping the industrial sector, with expert insights on talent and leadership from Boyden’s Global Industrial Practice Members.
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Executive View with José Renato de Mello Goncalves, CEO, NEC Brazil
“I bring people into taking decisions with me so they feel part of the process; if it works it was their suggestion or decision, so we are winning together or losing together”
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Exploring adaptivity through strategy and talent
Today’s complex landscape demands adaptive, empathetic leaders, who accelerate decision-making to navigate opportunity and mitigate risk.
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Latin America Regional Analysis: Strengthening the human-centric core of Industry 5.0
How can organisations thrive in a complex world of risk?
News & Events
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Press Release
Boyden Study Finds Latin American Business Leaders the Most Concerned About Climate Change Worldwide
Business leaders in financial services and technology are as concerned about climate change as they are about inflation; a greater number of Presidents and CEOs see net zero initiatives as a driver of growth over the next two years than in any other region
Press Release
Saint Paul University Appoints New Secretary General, Governance and University Life
Boyden is pleased to announce the appointment news of Isabelle Daoust, a recruitment led by Marie-Hélène Gaudreault
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