Consultants
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Aintzane Aroca
Madrid
María Errasti
Madrid
Alejandro Gortari
Madrid
Julio López-Amo
Barcelona
Juan Riestra
Madrid
Pablo Casas
Madrid
Cristina Cifuentes
Madrid
Carmen Delgado
Madrid
Ángela Orbaneja
Madrid
Belén Pérez de Ayala
Madrid
España
c/ Padilla 1
28006 Madrid
91 562 75 85
Aintzane has been Head of Human Resources at A.T.Kearney Iberia. Before that she was Controller at Viajes Marsans and previously worked as an external auditor in an auditing firm. Since 2004 she has worked in Executive Search, where she identifies, evaluates and attracts the best talent for various sectors.
She holds a Degree in Economics and Business Administration from the University of Deusto and an MBA in Financial and Economic Management.
She speaks Spanish, Basque and English.
Expertise
- Professional Services
- Financial Services
- Real Estate
- Private Equity
- Retail
- Industry
España
c/ Padilla 1
28006 Madrid
91 562 75 85
Carlos has extensive experience in companies such as El Corte Inglés and Adeslas, where he has held positions in organization, recruitment, reengineering, training and management of an extensive sales network. He has been working in Executive Search since 2008.
He holds a Degree in Law and Business Administration from ICADE, a Master’s Degree from INESE and a P.D.D. from Euroforum – INSEAD.
He speaks Spanish and English.
Expertise
- Law Firms
- Financial Services
- Construction & Real Estate
- Transportation
- Industry
- Energy
- Private Equity
Senior Associate
España
c/ Padilla 1
28006 Madrid
She started at KPMG and EY in the area of People Advisory Services, advising large companies and private equity funds on compensation & benefits and corporate governance.
Interested in people, after training in Coactive Coaching, she joined TRANSEARCH to identify, evaluate and attract the best executive talent for clients in various sectors, with special focus on Consumer and Private Equity.
She holds a Degree in Law and Business Administration from the University of Navarra. Master in Tax Consultancy by CEF. Coactive Coaching CTI.
She speaks Spanish, English, Portuguese, Chinese and Basque.
Expertise
- Consumer
- Retail
- Private Equity
- Industry
- Family Business
- Technology, Communications & Media
- Internet/eBusiness
Partner
España
c/ Padilla 1
28006 Madrid
alejandro.gortari@transearch.com
Alejandro has extensive management experience in companies such as Wrigley Mars and Molson Coors, and in strategic consulting at Roland Berger. Since 2000 he has been working in the field of Executive Search and talent management.
He holds a degree in Law from the University of Navarra, an MBA from IESE in Barcelona and ADECA from the San Telmo International Institute in Seville. Coactive Coaching CTI.
He speaks Spanish and English.
Expertise
- Consumer
- Retail
- Financial Services
- Private Equity
- Industry
- Family Business
- Technology, Communications & Media
Associate
España
c/ Padilla 1
28006 Madrid
sofia.leenhouts@transearch.com
At the beginning of 2020, she started working in Executive Search at TRANSEARCH.
She holds a Degree in Political Science and Sociology from the University Carlos III. She is currently pursuing a Master’s Degree in Corporate Sustainability at EOI.
She speaks English, Dutch, French, and Spanish.
Expertise
- Consumer
- Retail
- Financial Services
- Private Equity
- Industry
- Technology, Communications & Media
- Family Business
Partner
España
c/ Padilla 1
28006 Madrid
Julio has more than 30 years of experience in Executive Search having conducted high level searches for clients in the FMCG, Financial Services, Fine Chemicals, Industrial, Pharmaceutical and other sectors, as well as for Members of Management Committees and Board Members. He has as acted as a consultant for Corporate Governance.
He holds a PhD in Industrial Engineering from the Polytechnic University of Catalonia and a Degree in Psychology from the University of Madrid.
He speaks Spanish, Catalan, English and French.
Expertise
- Board Services
- Consumer & Retail
- Industry
- Automotive
- Pharmaceuticals
- Biotechnology
España
c/ Padilla 1
28006 Madrid
91 562 75 85
mar.moreno@transearch.com
Mar Moreno has more than 10 years of experience in Executive Search for the healthcare, chemical, pharmaceutical, medical and scientific sectors. Before joining TRANSEARCH, she worked for Korn Ferry and Michael Page International. She gained experience in the Medical Affairs department of Labec Pharma in the field of in vitro diagnostics. She has covered a wide range of positions in Sales, Marketing, R&D, Medical, Manufacturing and Quality.
She holds a Degree in Biology from the Complutense University of Madrid. She is currently studying Labor Relations and Human Resources at UDIMA.
She speaks Spanish and English.
Expertise
- Life Sciences
- Industry: Chemical and Process Manufacturing
- Healthcare Services
- Pharmaceuticals
España
c/ Padilla 1
28006 Madrid
91 562 75 85
fatima.prieto@transearch.com
She has 6 years of experience in the area of professional services. Previously she has worked as a lawyer in firms such as Ramón y Cajal and Baker & McKenzie. Since 2015 she has been working in Executive Search evaluating and attracting the best talent.
She holds a Degree in Law and Business Administration and Management from ICADE. She speaks Spanish, English and French.
Expertise
- Law firms
- Financial Services
- Professional Services
- Industry
- Energy
Partner
España
c/ Padilla 1
28006 Madrid 91 562 75 85 juan.riestra@transearch.com
Juan Riestra brings extensive experience in the renewable energy and capital goods sectors. He has held management responsibilities mainly focused on business development and sales, looking for new business lines, investment projects and new markets inside and outside Spain.
Before joining TRANSEARCH, he has worked as Business Development Director at Alten Energías Renovables for 7 years developing large-scale photovoltaic projects in Europe, Latin America and Sub-Saharan Africa. In addition, he has been a member of the Board of Directors of several national associations in the energy sector (UNEF and SREC). Prior to his time in the energy sector, he worked for more than 8 years in Volvo’s heavy machinery division as Regional Director.
Juan holds a Degree in Business Administration from San Pablo CEU University. He also completed a Master’s Degree in digitalization and e-commerce (MIB) at ISDI.
He speaks Spanish and English.
Expertise
- Renewable Energies/ Clean Technology
- Energy, Mining & Utilities
- Oil & Gas
- Industry
España
c/ Padilla 1
28006 Madrid
91 562 75 85
ignacio.tello@transearch.com
Since 2018, he has been involved in advising clients from various industries on executive search, leadership solutions and talent management.
Previously, he worked in the Audit & Assurance area of Deloitte, focused on audit and financial consulting projects for international fund managers and private equity funds.
Ignacio holds a Degree in Business Administration from CUNEF.
He speaks English and Spanish.
Expertise
- Professional Services
- Construction and Real Estate
- Financial Services
- Industry
- Private Equity
Analyst
España
c/ Padilla 1
28006 Madrid 91 562 75 85 belen.perezdeayala@transearch.com
Degree in Psychology from Comillas Pontifical University.
She speaks English, Swahili and Spanish.
Expertise
- Consumer & Retail
- Law Firm
- Financial Services
- Energy
Associate
España
c/ Padilla 1
28006 Madrid 91 562 75 85 cristina.cifuentes@transearch.com
Cristina has been working at Executive Search since 2021. She has previously worked as a lawyer specializing in corporate and M&A.
She holds a Degree in Law from the Complutense University of Madrid. Master’s Degree in Corporate Legal Consultancy from IE.
She speaks Spanish and English.
Expertise
- Law Firms
- Professional Services
- Financial Services
- Industry
- Energy
- Private Equity
- Consumer & Retail
Associate
España
c/ Padilla 1
28006 Madrid 91 562 75 85 pablo.casas@transearch.com
Pablo holds a Law Degree from Universidad Carlos III de Madrid and a Master’s Degree in Banking Law from CUNEF.
Pablo started his career as a Lawyer at EY, working for the Legal & Regulatory practice department, specialized in advising Financial Institutions. After that period, he joined Credit Suisse and Marsh McLennan in the Legal & Compliance Department.
Since 2021 he has been working at Executive Search & Leadership Advisory, providing best-in-class headhunting services & leadership advisory to leading global investors, private equity and professional services firms, being an expert in aligning business and people.
He speaks Spanish and English.
Expertise
- Law Firms
- Professional Services
- Financial Services
- Industry
- Energy
- Private Equity
- Consumer & Retail
Analyst
España
c/ Padilla 1
28006 Madrid 91 562 75 85 carmen.delgado@transearch.com
Carmen holds a degree in Psychology from Universidad Pontificia de Comillas and a Master’s in General Health Psychology from Universidad Francisco de Vitoria.
After gaining experience through internships in both clinical psychology and human resources, she began her professional career at TRANSEARCH in 2023.
She speaks Spanish and English.
Expertise
- Consumer
- Retail
- Financial Services
- Private Equity
- Industry
- Technology, Communications & Media
- Family Business
Director
España
c/ Padilla 1
28006 Madrid 91 562 75 85 angela.orbaneja@transearch.com
Angela has served as the Global Head of Human Resources at Propelland, an open innovation consulting firm founded in Silicon Valley.
Previously, she worked as a Strategic Human Resources Consultant specializing in Leadership, Cultural Transformation, Diversity & Inclusion, and Talent Development. Over five years, she collaborated with companies such as Banco Santander, The Coca-Cola Company, NTT Data, Pfizer and Microsoft.
Angela brings a strong business acumen developed over her 21-year tenure at The Coca-Cola Company Iberian Division, where she was a member of the Board of Directors.
She holds a Degree in Economics and Business Administration from the University of León and an MBA in Marketing from ESIC. Additionally, she is an Executive and Team Coach certified by the European School of Coaching (EEC) and the International Coaching Federation (ICF). Angela also holds certifications in Positive Psychology, Emotional Intelligence, and Mindfulness.
Fluent in both Spanish and English, Angela brings a wealth of expertise in the following sectors:
Expertise
- Consumer & Retail
- Financial Services
- Technology, Communications & Media
- Pharma
- Professional Services