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Raul Herrero has 20 years of experience partnering with multinationals and SMEs to provide transformative leadership solutions. He has led executive searches in various industries, with a focus on energy, industrials and infrastructure, combining market insight with a collaborative approach. Built on a foundation in engineering, his career spans independent consulting and leadership roles at global search firms.
Professional Focus
- 20 years’ experience in executive search, including senior leadership roles
- Strong track record of C-level, board, and other senior executive searches in a range of industries, with particular expertise in energy, industrial, and engineering across Southern Europe and LATAM
- Broad leadership and business expertise, including talent management, stakeholder management, human resource management, negotiation, business development, strategy development and execution, employee engagement, team management, market analysis, and data analysis
- Native Spanish, proficient in English
Business Expertise
- Independent Executive Search Advisor; partnered with direct clients and executive search firms
- Senior Director at a global executive search and talent advisory firm; promoted from Director, Associate Director, Manager, and Senior Consultant roles
- Partner / Business Development Manager at a global executive search firm
- Manager, Energy and Industrial at an international executive search firm; promoted from Senior Consultant, Energy and Industrial
- Offers & Proposal Engineer, Budget & Quotation Department at Telstar Group
Additional Expertise
- Energy and Natural Resources
- Industrial
- Engineering
- Infrastructure
- Construction and Real Estate
- Procurement & Supply Chain
- Chemicals
- Mining & Cement
- Pharmaceuticals
- Healthcare
- Biotechnology
- Financial Services
- Banking
- Insurance
- Tax & Legal Services
- Sales & Marketing
- Human Resources
- Technology
Areas of Expertise
Education & Certifications
- Associate Professor at Innove Institute Business School (IIBS); taught courses in the Pharmaceutical & Financial Management and Operations & Innovation programs
- Guest Lecturer, Energy Employment Programs at Escuela de Organización Industrial (EOI Business School)
Affiliations & Awards
- PhD courses in technology and energy resources at Universidad Rey Juan Carlos (URJ)
- Executive Master in renewable energy management from Escuela de Organización Industrial (EOI Business School)
- Master’s degree (MSc) in Mechanical Engineering from Universidad Alfonso X El Sabio (UAX)
Case Studies
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From Innovation to Execution: Leadership in Power Semiconductor Development
How Boyden placed a strategic SVP to drive e-mobility growth
Breaking Silos, Building Systems: A CTO Search at the Intersection of Tech and Business
How Boyden identified a strategic leader to unify engineering, quality, and commercial outcomes in automotive systems.
From Points to Purpose: Reinventing Loyalty in the Mobility Sector
How Boyden helped a global OEM launch a values-driven loyalty platform rooted in emotional brand connection.
Thought Leadership
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Articles & Papers
Private Equity's Role in Powering the Energy Transition
As energy markets transform, private equity is driving the transition with diversified portfolios and leaders who can master both legacy and renewable systems.
Boyden Report Series
What’s Next for Industry? AI, Transformation, and the Talent Imperative
Industrial Trends Report: Analysing markets, studies, and trends on how AI, machine learning, and digitalisation are reshaping the industrial sector, with expert insights on talent and leadership from Boyden’s Global Industrial Practice Members.
Blog Post
Revitalising the European Automotive Sector: Navigating New Challenges and Embracing Innovation
To survive in the new competitive environment and master the legislative challenges set by the EU, the automotive sector needs an approach reset
Industry Insights
China’s Bet on Europe’s Emobility
Chinese carmakers are finding success in the European automotive market via a surge in EV sales and their home country’s dominance in battery manufacturing.
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