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Victoria Kugler is a bilingual executive search professional supporting C-suite and senior leadership assignments across global markets. With a foundation in psychology and neuroscience, she applies data-driven research, candidate assessment, and market intelligence to deliver high-impact executive search outcomes through cross-border collaboration.
Professional Focus
- Experienced executive search professional, certified in candidate assessment and research methodologies, supporting senior leadership and C-suite assignments across industrial, automation, agriculture, and manufacturing sectors.
- Proven success identifying and evaluating C-suite and senior executive talent across the U.S., Europe, EMEA, and Latin America.
- Deep expertise in AI-enabled sourcing, CRM/ATS platforms, and advanced research technologies to inform search strategy
- Certified in psychometric assessment and executive evaluation methodologies, supporting high-stakes leadership decisions
- Shapes and delivers executive-level digital briefs, client presentations, scorecards, and business development materials
- Bilingual: English & Spanish.
Business Expertise
- Research Executive, Argentina-based executive search & leadership consulting firm
- Early professional experience in psychology-based assessment and therapeutic settings, strengthening candidate evaluation, behavioral analysis, and executive judgment capabilities
Additional Expertise
- Industrial
- Automation
- Manufacturing
- Agriculture
- Technology
Education & Certifications
- B.A. in Psychology, Universidad de Belgrano
- PDA Analyst & JOBS Analyst Certifications, PDA HR Tech
- Certification in Neuroscience Applied to Decision-Making, Instituto Tecnológico de Buenos Aires (ITBA)
- Certification in Consumer Neuroscience & Neuromarketing, Copenhagen Business School
- Diploma in Behavioral Design, Universidad de San Andrés
- Certifications in Digital Marketing and Digital Marketing for E-Commerce, Universidad de Palermo; Coder House
- International Baccalaureate (IB) & IGCSE, University of Cambridge
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 digital manufacturing leader partnered with Boyden to build its U.S. executive team, strengthening its employer brand and positioning the company for sustained growth in a competitive market.
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