Global Boyden CEO Chad Hesters explains why leadership success in the past no longer guarantees the future, highlighting adaptability, AI fluency, curiosity, and humility as essential traits for today’s executives.
Monica Laub has a decade of experience advising multinationals, private firms, and PE‑backed ventures on senior‑level talent. Her work spans biotech, chemical, telecom, financial services, food & beverage, retail, and IT, giving her a broad, cross‑sector perspective on leadership needs. She brings a process‑driven, consultative style that ensures clarity, momentum, and positive experiences.
Professional Focus
- Senior Recruiter at Koch Inc.
- Executive Search Consultant, Americas at WMB Partners (now Boyden Miami)
- Co-Founder and Managing Partner at FabricaRH, São Paulo, a human resources firm specializing in gamified training, employee engagement, onboarding, and organizational culture
- Co-Founder and Consultant at SEI Consulting, São Paulo
- Project Manager and Consultant at IDEA, São Paulo, a consulting firm focused on organizational development and strategy
- HR Manager at Associação AlfaSol, São Paulo, a non-profit organization
- HR Business Partner at InterCement Basil, São Paulo
- HR Manager at Fulano.com (now F.biz), a digital marketing startup
- HR Analyst at Accenture
Business Expertise
- Biotechnology
- Chemical
- Telecommunications
- Financial Services
- Food & Beverage
- Consumer & Retail
- Technology - IT
Additional Expertise
- Bachelor’s degree in psychology from Mackenzie Presbyterian University, Brazil
- Harvard Business School Executive Education, Entrepreneurship
- FIA Business School Executive Education, Business and Management
- FIA Business School Executive Education, Social Responsibility
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.
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.
Boyden partnered with a leading specialty manufacturer to identify a growth-focused sales executive to drive expansion across new verticals and global markets.
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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.
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