Press Release
Boyden Expands South American Presence with New Office in Chile
Operations will be spearheaded by renowned industry executives Francisca López and María José López
Martita Ortúzar Irarrázaval is a senior finance and governance leader with over 15 years of experience guiding investment strategy, operational management, and corporate governance for private companies and family‑owned businesses. Known for pairing strategic clarity with hands‑on execution, she strengthens compliance and organizational efficiency to support the continuity of generational wealth.
Professional Focus
- More than 15 years’ experience in finance, investments, operations, and governance
- Specialization in family‑owned businesses and family‑office environments, including high‑net‑worth families, wealth management, and stewardship of generational wealth
- Leadership experience spanning operational improvement, digital transformation, and stakeholder engagement
- Extensive expertise in portfolio management, financial planning, corporate and family governance, regulatory compliance, and performance reporting
- Bilingual Spanish and English
Business Expertise
- General Manager, Finance & Projects Director at BNR Multi Family Office, a wealth advisory firm focused on wealth management
- Administration & Finance Manager at Vergara Fernández Costa & Claro law firm
- Money Desk Operator at Banco Santander
Additional Expertise
- Financial Services
- Family-Owned Businesses
- High-Net-Worth Families
- High‑Growth Companies
- Corporate and Family Governance
- Regulatory Compliance
- Technology / Fintech
- Digital Transformation
Areas of Expertise
Education & Certifications
- Bachelor’s degree in business and economics (Ingeniería Comercial)
- Completed study abroad at University of California, Santa Barbara
- International Aspiring Directors Program, Chilean Institute of Directors (IdDC)
- Board of Women (BOW) Program, Mujeres Empresarias, Chile
Case Studies
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Building Institutional Investment Operations Leadership for a Mission-Driven Family Office
Boyden partnered with a leading family office and its affiliated foundation to appoint a Head of Institutional Investment Operations capable of designing and implementing a scalable operational platform to support a growing investment portfolio and long-term philanthropic objectives.
Strategic Board Renewal for a High-Growth Cybersecurity Leader
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.
From Innovation to Execution: Leadership in Power Semiconductor Development
How Boyden placed a strategic SVP to drive e-mobility growth
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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Talent-led transformation in a post-pandemic world: Latin America
How can global business leaders deliver on ambitions of growth and reinvention?
Articles & Papers
A Regional CEO Search to Realise U.S. Market Potential for a European Family-Owned Business
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.
Articles & Papers
A Third Generation Charts a New Course
A third-generation family business found itself navigating sudden global disruption with limited internal capability to manage a complex reshoring effort. The solution was not more control, but the confidence to bring in the right external expertise. This is how the family safeguarded its legacy by acting decisively—and differently.
News & Events
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In the Media
In major shift, more family offices are shifting to fractional hiring, modular staffing
Family offices are shifting toward fractional hiring, modular staffing, and specialized advisory roles as they navigate rising costs, next‑gen transitions, and new technological demands. This article explores the evolving talent landscape — including insights from Boyden Partner Bill Flannery on the growing importance of centralized digital coordination within family offices.
In the Media
CFO-to-CEO pipeline will likely taper on economic upswing: Boyden
CFO‑to‑CEO promotions recently hit their highest level in a decade, but Boyden’s Craig Stevens explains why this pipeline may narrow as economic conditions improve and leadership needs shift.
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