Press Release
Miami Boutique WMB Partners Merges with Global Talent Firm Boyden
Merger adds 70 years of cross-cultural experience to Boyden’s US Executive Search practice
Virginia Tomazela
Managing Associate, United States
Virginia Tomazela is an accomplished executive search generalist and HR leader with 20 years’ experience. Her background includes partnering extensively with C-level and other executives to develop organizational development strategies aimed at optimizing business performance through human capital. An expert in full-cycle recruitment, she has a strong track record in the U.S. and Latin America.
Professional Focus
- 20 years’ experience in executive search and HR leadership
- Deep expertise in talent acquisition, organizational effectiveness, strategic partnerships, change management, talent development and management, HR policy implementation, succession planning, and stakeholder engagement
- Broad industry expertise spanning hospitality/travel, consumer products, industrial, and technology
- Extensive experience developing global talent strategies for multinationals in various industries throughout North America and Latin America
- Native Portuguese, fluent in English and Spanish
Business Expertise
- Senior Executive Search Consultant at a boutique executive search firm, based in Miami metro area
- Senior HR Business Partner at Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd.; based in Miami metro area
- Senior HR Talent Acquisition - Americas at Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company; responsible for recruitment for executive, leadership, and other roles in Florida and Latin America; based in Miami
- HR Business Partner Manager at Heineken Brazil; based in São Paulo, Brazil
- HR Coordinator - HR Business Partner at Diageo; served as HRBP for five corporate areas, Paraguay and Uruguay teams; promoted from HR Talent Acquisition Coordinator; based in São Paulo, Brazil
- Human Resources Senior Specialist - Talent Acquisition at HP; promoted from Human Resources Analyst - Talent Acquisition; based in São Paulo, Brazil
- Human Resources Analyst at Marcyn Ltda, Brazil
Sector Expertise
- Travel, Hospitality & Leisure
- Industrial
- Consumer Products - FMCG
- Technology
Education & Certifications
- Bachelor’s degree in psychology from Universidade Presbiteriana Mackenzie, Brazil
- Master's degree in strategic people management models in business administration from FIA Business School (FIA/FEA/USP), Brazil
- Strategic Human Resources Management Certificate, Cornell University
- Change Management Certificate Program, Prosci
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How Boyden navigated a high-stakes CFO search for a global wine producer’s U.S. subsidiary.
CEO Succession for a Global Precision Manufacturer
Boyden partners with a highly engineered products manufacturer to recruit a CEO who combines strategic pedigree with entrepreneurial execution, positioning the company for its next phase of growth.
Strategic Turnaround: A CFO’s Role in Rebuilding Culture and Financial Leadership
Boyden supports a major charter school network with the recruitment of the right CFO to bridge strategy, execution, and collaboration.
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In this edition of Navigating Uncertainty, explore how global instability is reshaping private equity as firms adapt through diversification, defensive strategies, and AI-driven value creation to turn uncertainty into opportunity.
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The 6 Types of CFOs and How To Find the Right Fit for Your Business
Looking at the 6 types of CFOs and their roles can help you think about finding a leader who aligns with your business strategy.
Blog Post
Finding the Right Talent to Lead Your Strategic Initiatives
One of the most difficult challenges real estate private equity managers face in finding executives to run product platforms or geographic sectors is the scarcity of leaders with the right blend of investment acumen, operational expertise, and sector-specific knowledge.
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The Essential Need for CFO Succession Planning in Healthcare
To cope with high turnover and severe financial pressures, learn what healthcare CFOs prioritize in their successors and the need for CFO succession planning in healthcare.
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News & Events
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In the Media
Mars–Kellanova: The $36bn merger transforming the snacking sector
Discover how Mars’ $36bn acquisition of Kellanova is reshaping the global snacking landscape, expanding brand portfolios, and accelerating innovation—featuring expert insight from Boyden Partner Issy Perez on the leadership, integration, and talent implications behind this transformative megadeal.
Event
Boyden Joins as Sponsor of CASE-NAIS Independent Schools Conference 2026
Contact Virginia Tomazela today and let's get started