Consultants
With partners based in over 40 countries, we combine local expertise with a global network of search and leadership consulting professionalsTeam
Carlos Cortés
Madrid
María Errasti
Madrid
Alejandro Gortari
Madrid
Sofia Leenhouts
Madrid
Julio López-Amo
Barcelona
Fátima Prieto
Madrid
Juan Riestra
Madrid
Belén Pérez de Ayala
Madrid



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Analyst
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



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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



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