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Oriana Ochoa is a bilingual executive search professional with a strong foundation in digital strategy and data analytics. She supports high-level executive searches across global markets, with a focus on technology and industrial sectors. With a tech-forward approach, she brings precision and clarity to every stage of the search process, driving seamless execution through effective collaboration.
Professional Focus
- Experience supporting executive searches across multiple sectors, notably technology, industrial, and healthcare
- Delivers candidate research, outreach, and client-ready materials, applying data analysis to enhance deliverable quality and partner efficiency
- Skilled in tracking search activity and performance metrics through custom dashboards and reporting tools
- Maintains CRM data integrity to support accurate reporting and streamlined search processes
- Bilingual English and Spanish
Business Expertise
- Previously a Research Analyst at Boyden United States (California)
- Account Manager at GM2, a global IT services and consulting firm; promoted from Community Manager role after one year, supporting business development and client engagement
- Copywriter & Community Management at Think-Thanks, a marketing agency operating in Spain, Mexico, Argentina, Chile, Peru, Uruguay, Ecuador, Bolivia, and the Caribbean; based in Buenos Aires
- Social Media Manager at PRODU, a content provider for television, marketing, and technology professionals in Latin America, Spain, and Hispanic markets in the U.S.; based in Caracas
- Earlier roles in art direction, video editing, and digital content creation
Additional Expertise
- Technology
- Industrial
Education & Certifications
- Bachelor’s degree in social communication from Universidad Católica Andrés Bello, Caracas, Venezuela
- Ongoing professional development in data analysis, databases, business intelligence, and Python programming
Boyden partnered with a private equity-backed leader in automated test systems to execute a Partner-led search with disciplined assessment and rapid momentum, identifying a finalist within two weeks and closing the mandate within 60 days.
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.
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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