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Ulises Meza Madrazo advises leadership teams and boards on strategic talent acquisition, specializing in C‑suite and senior executive recruitment in banking and financial services. With nearly a decade of experience, he brings strong commercial acumen and a proven track record in search, having led recruitment strategies, built client relationships, and driven growth in competitive markets.
Professional Focus
- Nearly 10 years of experience in executive search and consulting in the banking and financial sector
- Expert in identifying and attracting senior executives for roles in retail and corporate banks, financial institutions, financial services firms, fintech and private equity firms
- Excellence in shaping and enhancing end-to-end client experiences, from lead generation to onboarding and ongoing engagement
- Bilingual Spanish and English
Business Expertise
- Director of Banking and Financial Services at a major global executive search firm; promoted from Senior Manager, Banking and Financial Services
- Associate Manager, Banking and Financial Services at a leading global recruitment firm; promoted from Senior Consultant, Banking and Financial Services and Consultant, Banking and Financial Services roles
- Private Banking Consultant at BBVA Bancomer (MBA internship)
Additional Expertise
- Financial Services
- Banking
- Fintech
- Asset Management
- Private Equity
- C-Suite & Board Search
- Leadership Advisory
Areas of Expertise
Education & Certifications
- MBA from IPADE Business School; exchange program at EM Lyon Business School, Lyon, France
- Bachelor’s degree in international business from Universidad Anáhuac
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