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
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
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
An interim CEO took over the management of a food industry company on the brink of insolvency and initiated a comprehensive restructuring process with the aim of securing liquidity, realigning the organization, and restoring competitiveness.
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.
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“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”
Today’s complex landscape demands adaptive, empathetic leaders, who accelerate decision-making to navigate opportunity and mitigate risk.
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