Board and Leaders

We blend the objectivity and precision of science with the power of insight and technology

At Board&Leaders, we aim to align the right leaders with the right roles, while guiding individuals toward the best career paths. Through this holistic approach, we unlock the full potential of both organizations and their talent.

88%

of organizations say they lack a strong leadership pipeline to sustain long-term growth. ⁽¹⁾

61%

of employees leave when they don’t see career development opportunities. ⁽²⁾

89%

of hiring failures stem from poor cultural fit, not a lack of skills. ⁽³⁾

Sources: (1) DDI's Global Leadership Forecast 2023; (2) Cornerstone's 2023 Talent Mobility Study; (3) Leadership IQ's 2020 Hiring for Attitude Study

Our mission

Deploy expertise, deep knowledge, innovative science and state-of-the art technology to unlock the potential of leaders and organizations.

Juncal Garrido

Founding Partner

Expertise

C-suite & board search, leadership strategy

Companies

Heidrick & Struggles, Russell Reynolds, Shell

Geographies

Europe, LATAM, China

Education

MSc Telecomunications Engineering, MBA (IESE & UC Berkeley)

Julia Poncar

Partner

Expertise

Executive search, leadership development, sales strategy

Companies

TomTom, IESE Business School, FMCG & SaaS Scale-Ups

Geographies

Europe, US, Middle East, Asia

Education

BA Business Administration (DHBW Mannheim), MBA (IESE)

Ariel Eckstein

Partner

Expertise

High-growth leadership, global expansion & scaling, next-gen coaching

Companies

LinkedIn (VP Global Clients, EMEA Managing Director), AOL, Deloitte

Geographies

Americas, Europe, Asia

Education

BA in International Relations (Tufts University), MBA (University of Virginia Darden School of Business)

Board Experience

Millicom (Remuneration Committee)

Javier Guerra

Partner

Expertise

AI & digital transformation, technology-enabled innovation, business development & sales

Companies

Hotchkiss Brain Institute, IESE, Gate Gourmet Group, AMPER

Geographies

North America, Europe, LATAM

Education

MSc. Telecommunications Engineering (University of Sevilla), MBA (IESE), MSc AI & Bioengineering (University of Calgary)

What makes us different?

Together, we combine C-suite search expertise, leadership development know-how, and a commitment to leveraging science and technology to drive transformative results. At Board&Leaders, we fuse science, behavioral insight, and strategic advisory to deliver:

Deep Executive Search & Governance Expertise

Decades of C-suite hiring, board advisory, and succession planning across global markets.

Science & Tech-Driven Assessments
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Through the blend of neuroscience, VR simulations, AI and behavioral analytics, with PVLS360 we deliver accurate, objective, predictive and actionable insights.

Objective Intelligence

We minimize bias by using predictive and implicit data—going deeper than personality tests or gut-based interviews.

A Holistic
Model

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We combine assessment, coaching, and strategic planning to increase performance and organizational fit.

A Culture of Excellence

We tailor every engagement around your unique context and objectives.

People at the Core

We believe people are the true capital of any business—and our work starts by unlocking their potential.

Excellence & Confidentiality

From career transitions to board decisions, we uphold the highest standards of trust, discretion, and data protection.

A Culture of Excellence

Our consultants bring rigor, empathy, and continuous development to every engagement.

Whether you're looking to assess, grow, or future-proof your leadership team, get in touch with us: