As major food companies reshape their leadership teams, the industry is entering a new era focused on transformation, innovation, digital capabilities, and growth. Issy Perez, Managing Partner at Boyden, shares insights on the evolving demands of C-suite leadership.
Miguel Zuil is the Managing Partner of Boyden for Spain since 2008. Since 2024 he is a member of the Board of Directors of Boyden globally. He is a key member of the global Professional Services who he led globally for 8 years.
Professional Focus
- Miguel specializes in senior executive search both domestically and internationally for the Professional Services, Technology and FMCG sectors.
- He is responsible for leading executive assessment projects, and top executive succession planning for multinationals and local companies.
Business Expertise
- Miguel's business experience prior to joining the search industry includes several executive positions in AUCHAN, Intercontinental Hotels & Resorts and COLT Telecom, as part of the senior management team.
Additional Expertise
- Consumer Products
- Retail & Apparel
- Travel, Hospitality & Leisure
- Luxury
- Telecommunications
- IT Services & Consulting
- Media, Gaming & Consumer Electronics
Areas of Expertise
Education & Certifications
- Graduate degree in business administration (General Manager Program) from Harvard Business School. USA.
- Law degree from University Complutense at Madrid.
Affiliations & Awards
- Member of Board of AESC Spain since 2008
- Member of Association Harvard Club of Spain
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