Raul Herrero

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)

Madrid

Calle Serrano 16, 6º C
Madrid, 28001
Spain

Case Studies

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Product Management VP for an
Auto-tech that Belongs to a Private Equity

In this project, Boyden completed a critical placement at the C-suite level with global responsibility for product management for vehicle lifecycle management.

A Time-Critical CFO Hire for a Scaling, PE-Backed Manufacturer

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.

From Innovation to Execution: Leadership in Power Semiconductor Development

How Boyden placed a strategic SVP to drive e-mobility growth

Thought Leadership

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Articles & Papers

A Regional CEO Search to Realise U.S. Market Potential for a European Family-Owned Business

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.

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.