FinTech Trends Report: PE/VC

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.

Paul Dennis has 20 years’ experience advising CFOs and C-suite technology and business leaders at Fortune 1000 companies on issues related to strategy, technology, and transformation. With a background in professional services at global firms, he has extensive experience working with leadership teams in different regions and across multiple industries to achieve critical business outcomes.

Dirk Friederich is a highly regarded search professional. As a Managing Partner in our Frankfurt office, he regularly leads and participates in searches for C-level candidates with vision and authority in a range of organisational functions and industries. He is also involved in recruiting for key management roles within the industrial, financial services, consumer/retail and healthcare 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.

Bryan Ignozzi is an executive leader across many fields with over 25 years of experience in professional services, automotive, and financial services. He combines business expertise with a passion for solving organizational challenges by connecting and developing people, helping clients realize the transformative value of human resources through leadership development and strategic recruitment.

Sandra Mejia has nearly 15 years of experience in the executive search industry, with a strong focus on international and cross-cultural assignments globally. She joined Boyden Spain more than a decade ago, and is now an integral part of our Miami team.

A trusted advisor to C-suite executives and boards, Anita Pouplard has completed numerous international search assignments over the past 20 years. She thrives on challenging, ambitious and complex assignments, and has a track record of recruiting world-class leadership that impacts business results. Anita focuses primarily on the technology sector, applying her expertise in digital technology.

Nessrine Salah is a seasoned consulting and human capital expert with over 20 years of global experience advising financial institutions, private equity firms, sovereign wealth funds and holding companies across Europe and the Middle East. Leveraging her tenure and credentials as a Certified Corporate Director and Coach, Nessrine brings deep expertise in guiding boards, shareholders, and executives through strategic planning, organizational development, and leadership growth. She is also a dedicated mentor to youth and entrepreneurs around the world and an angel investor in purpose-driven startups, reflecting her commitment to impactful and inclusive innovation.

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.