Boyden Merges with WMB Partners

October 22, 2024 – Boyden has announced a merger between its Miami office and Miami-based boutique executive search firm WMB PartnersRoberto Laub joins Boyden as a new managing partner alongside current managing partner Eduardo Rabassa, as well as managing associates Marcela Ordine Sia and Virginia Tomazela.

“Boyden and WMB Partners share a unified philosophy on how executive search should be conducted,” said Mr. Rabassa. “It is about forging immersive partnerships that align with our clients’ immediate needs and long-term goals. Miami’s diverse and competitive market demands top-tier talent, and we are confident that WMB Partners’ proven cross-cultural skillset will strongly benefit our clients.”

“Roberto, Marcela and Virginia have joined Boyden United States, adding more than 70 years of collective experience to the practice,” the search firm said in a release. Their senior corporate background and proven expertise has supported both multinationals and startups with C-suite and executive recruitment, succession planning, talent assessment, change management, leadership coaching and stakeholder engagement.

“We are fundamentally in the people business — both in the talent we place for our clients and the colleagues we nurture and grow alongside,” said Mr. Laub, managing partner and co-founder of WMB Partners. “Boyden’s established methodology, which allows the largest of businesses to receive the personalized attention characteristic of boutique firms, is something we felt strongly aligned with. This merger empowers us to deliver even greater value to our clients through our combined strengths.”

Founded in July 2016 and headquartered in Miami, WMB Partners holds a diverse portfolio encompassing various industries, including telecommunications, food, metals, mining, banking, investment, renewable goods and appliances. The firm operates across four states and executes searches in nine of the US states and 13 countries across the Americas — with substantial background in cross-border environments in Latin America and Europe.

Mr. Laub brings more than 35 years of executive search and leadership experience. He has built high-performing teams that lead organizations through triumphs, transitions, and transformations while also serving as an advisor and investor to startups. His cross-border expertise has assisted global brands with oversight in all Latin American markets, Europe, North America, and the Caribbean.

Ms. Ordine Sia, managing associate, is a senior human resources leader in the consumer products and pharmaceutical industries with more than two decades of experience. Her background in talent coaching, executive search and organizational development has supported businesses in the health, life sciences, consumer products, telecommunications and human resource sectors.

Ms. Tomazela, managing associate, is a human resources and executive search generalist who holds 20 years of experience. Partnering extensively with C-level and executives across the whole organization, she has created organizational development strategies for global brands in the travel, hospitality, spirit and beverages, industrial, technology and consumer products space.

Related: Boyden Expands in East Africa

Boyden, headquartered in Purchase, NY, is a leadership and talent advisory firm with more than 70 offices in over 45 countries. Established in 1946, the firm continues to expand and add talent across several global regions. Boyden offers executive search, interim management and leadership consulting solutions.

Recent Growth

Boyden recently welcomed the team from MJE advisors to its global financial services practice: Sean MyersMichael Emen and Barry Emen, specialists in executive search for clients in traditional and alternative asset management. “We have the honor and privilege of working with the world’s best institutions throughout the asset management industry,” said Mr. Myers, managing partner, Boyden United States. “We are taking our search capabilities to the next level, providing broader, deeper perspectives on the investment management industry through Boyden’s sector specialization, world-class infrastructure and client-centric culture. We are thrilled to join Boyden’s exceptional team in New York, leveraging our combined insights, precision and market intelligence to meet the needs of our clients in today’s increasingly complex talent management landscape.”

“It is a great pleasure to welcome Sean, Michael and Barry to Boyden and to our highly-focused asset management team,” adds Dominic Freud, managing partner, Boyden United States, based in New York. “Together, we provide clients with forensic knowledge of the talent market and how this relates to strategic issues facing institutions. We are perfectly aligned in the collaborative rigor we bring to our work and to our relationships with clients and candidates, leading to exceptional outcomes”.

The three recruiters bring to Boyden a track record of more than 35 years’ experience enabling clients to evolve and grow through numerous cycles of transformation. Their expertise includes alternative investments, mutual funds, private credit, private equity and traditional asset management; and corporate functions including finance, accounting & operations, legal & compliance, tax, sales & distribution and product & risk management. MJE Advisors was founded by Mr. Emen in 1992.

Related: Boyden Appoints New CEO

Contributed by Scott A. Scanlon, Editor-in-Chief and Dale M. Zupsansky, Executive Editor  – Hunt Scanlon Media

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