FinTech Trends Report: Payments

Lourdes Lopez has nearly 20 years’ experience in executive search in Europe, the Americas and Africa. She specialises in technology and tech-driven firms, mainly in financial services and healthcare, bringing in-depth expertise in new and emerging technologies. She has completed searches for organizations at all stages and founded two firms, demonstrating her ability to build companies and teams.

Melody Chang has nearly 15 years’ experience in executive search and specializes primarily in technology and digital, including AI and IoT. Her technical proficiency, paired with keen business acumen, make her a rich resource for clients in these sectors and others in need of forward-thinking technology leaders. She has been instrumental to numerous executive placements in China and overseas.

Tamer El Naggar has 30 years of international experience in leading professional services firms in the Middle East and Africa. He has built a strong reputation as a leadership advisor to Fortune 400 and other companies. Leading our Technology Practice in MENA, he serves telecom providers, media companies, tech firms and start-ups, and supports digital transformation for clients in various sectors.

Joost Goudsmit, Managing Partner of Boyden Netherlands, has had an extensive career working in several leadership roles in the financial and professional services sector. Dedicated to executive search for nearly 20 years, Joost has earned an excellent reputation for completing major assignments in the financial and professional services industries, and is also active in (non-executive) board search and evaluation.

Kare Hernandez led a successful career in HR which spanned the Americas and ignited her dedication to executive search. Working across borders and industries, Kare’s multicultural background gives her a broad strategic perspective in candidate sourcing. Additional expertise in talent development enhances her ability to identify leaders who will benefit client organizations as a whole.

Rick Wargo combines extensive executive search experience with a decades-long career in technology as an executive and entrepreneur. This background gives him an in-depth understanding of leadership demands and team dynamics in the hypercompetitive technology industry. He possesses exceptional ability to make nuanced, fact-based assessments of candidates for senior-level and director roles.