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The New Human Capital Metrics Replacing DEI in Comp Plans
Fewer companies are tying executive compensation to DEI metrics, but they’re continuing to measure
Monica Vidal
Senior Advisor, United States
Monica Vidal has an extensive international background in financial services. Over the course of her more than 30-year career, she has held executive roles in key financial hubs such as New York, San Francisco, London, Paris and Madrid. As an advisor to a wide range of organizations, she has guided clients through acquisitions and other investments in business development and value creation.
Professional Focus
- Over 30 years’ experience in financial services including executive leadership roles in the U.S. and Europe, along with decades of experience serving on boards
- In-depth finance expertise with a substantial record as an advisor on alternative investments, wealth management, hedge funds, securities, capital raising and investment
- Adept in working with and investing in all types of organizational structures and stages including startup, high growth, PE- and VC-backed and publicly listed companies in a range of industries
- Native Spanish, fluent in English, French and Portuguese
Business Expertise
- Partner at Lattice Capital Partners; advised and invested in startups and high growth companies
- Managing Partner at Arcano Group, New York
- Head of Alternative Investments Latin America at JP Morgan, New York; first head of Alternative Investments for Latin America, and later part of the Financial Sponsors group
- Managing Partner at Alantra Group, Madrid; led wealth management business; joined as a partner following a merger with her hedge fund advisory business
- Portfolio Manager for European securities in several roles based in several roles based in London, Madrid and Paris
- Started her career at Banco Santander on the emerging markets team
Additional Expertise
- Financial Services
- Financial Consulting
- Institutional Asset Management & Alternatives
- Banking & Capital Markets
- Wealth Management
- Private Equity & Venture Capital
Areas of Expertise
Education & Certifications
- Master’s degree in economics and business administration from Colegio Universitario de Estudios Financieros (CUNEF), Madrid
- Bachelor’s degree in economics and business administration from CUNEF
- Executive Program in Social Entrepreneurship, Stanford Graduate School of Business
- Investment Management Program, London Business School
Affiliations & Awards
- Advisory Board Member, Iberian Ventures (Spanish PE firm)
- Board Director, LLYC (listed in Madrid)
- Board Director, Nexpe (listed in Sao Paulo)
- Board Member, Ninety Nine Markets SV
- Board Member, Global Business Initiative, Georgetown McDonough School of Business
- Board of Trustees Member, El Museo del Barrio, New York
- Board Member, US Spain Executives Community (USEC)
Case Studies
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Building a High-Performance HR Function for a Multi-Site Laboratory Organization
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.
Strategic Board Renewal for a High-Growth Cybersecurity Leader
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.
From Transition to Transformation: CFO Leadership in Premium Wine Operations
How Boyden navigated a high-stakes CFO search for a global wine producer’s U.S. subsidiary.
Thought Leadership
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Articles & Papers
MedTech Leadership Succession & Next-Gen Executive Strategy
Discover why MedTech leadership succession is a strategic imperative—and how these companies can build strong, future-ready executive pipelines.
Articles & Papers
Navigating Uncertainty: Global Instability Reshapes the Private Equity Playbook
In this edition of Navigating Uncertainty, explore how global instability is reshaping private equity as firms adapt through diversification, defensive strategies, and AI-driven value creation to turn uncertainty into opportunity.
Articles & Papers
The 6 Types of CFOs and How To Find the Right Fit for Your Business
Looking at the 6 types of CFOs and their roles can help you think about finding a leader who aligns with your business strategy.
Blog
Finding the Right Talent to Lead Your Strategic Initiatives
One of the most difficult challenges real estate private equity managers face in finding executives to run product platforms or geographic sectors is the scarcity of leaders with the right blend of investment acumen, operational expertise, and sector-specific knowledge.
Media
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Navigating the Complex World of Global Sports with Jonny Gray
Podcast
Curiosity vs Expertise—Why Leaders Are Generalists with Xenia Wickett Founder of Wickett Advisory
Podcast
Boyden with Texas A&M: What we Celebrate and what we Tolerate
Podcast
Why Planning Your Career Can Hold You Back with Laurent Therivel, former CEO of UScellular
Podcast
News & Events
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Event
How to Excel in Executive-Level Interviews - A BlueSteps Webinar featuring Boyden's Ivan Perry
In the Media
AI is changing the CEO’s role—and could lead to a changing of the guard
AI is reshaping expectations for Fortune 500 CEOs as boards demand technology‑fluent leaders. Chad Hesters of Boyden emphasizes that CEOs must now be “AI natives” to navigate accelerating disruption and organizational risk.
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