Find a consultant Catalina Abud CastañoAssociate PartnerChile +56998741437Based in Santiago, Catalina leads the Mining, Engineering, and Natural Resources Divisions, specialising in Executive Search for Board Members and C-Levels. She serves as an ESG and DE&I Ambassador.Get in touch Catalina brings over 16 years of experience in industrial sectors, with a decade specialising in executive and professional search within mining, engineering, and natural resources. As a Principal Associate at Page Executive in Chile, she has successfully partnered with clients ranging from startups to multinational corporations, offering them tailored solutions that address their specific needs.Catalina's postgraduate studies in Project Management and Business Development from the University of Chile, complemented by certifications in coaching and mentoring, equip her to focus on people and organisational development. She is committed to delivering comprehensive solutions, identifying the right opportunities in the talent market across the sectors she specialises in. Catalina thrives on tackling challenges related to talent and business, using her extensive market knowledge and networking abilities to deliver innovative strategies. She excels in strategic planning, decision-making, and supporting C-level clients with a deep understanding of their unique requirements.Outside of work, Catalina is passionate about learning, particularly in areas such as leadership, neuroscience, and people development trends. She enjoys outdoor activities like trekking and road biking with her life partner Emilio and finds joy in exploring new places with his children, her nephew, and their dog Nutella.IndustryIndustryEnergy & Natural ResourcesIndustrialFunctionFunctionBoard LevelOperational & General ManagementSustainabilityEngineering & ManufacturingSalesTrack RecordCEO - Multinational CompanyCEO and executive Sales Manager - Multinational CompanyOperational Director - Multinational CompanyExpansion Regional Manager - Multinational CompanyMore Principals and Partners in Latin America Ainara Ormazabal Managing Partner ChileLife SciencesIndustrialAinara, Managing Partner for LATAM, has over 21 years at PageGroup. Formerly a Senior Partner, she excels in talent acquisition and strategic consultancy across various industries in Chile and Humberto Wahrhaftig Senior Partner BrazilIndustrialHumberto has extensive experience in Family Business, Boards, and Non-Executive Directors in Brazil. He specialises in C-level recruitment and advisory services, making him a key asset for Jaime Domínguez Flores Senior Partner MexicoConsumerTechnology Media & TelecomsJaime is the Technology and Consumer & Retail Regional Lead at Page Executive. He specialises in CIO, CTO, CISO, CMO, CSO, and CEO roles across tech, retail, FMCG, and consumer Paola Pulgarín Senior Partner ColombiaLife SciencesConsumerPaola specializes in C-Level, Board Members and Advisory Services recruitment. She focuses on DE&I, Sustainability, and Family Businesses. She also serves as an ESG Ambassador in Colombia, Patricio Garretón Senior Partner MexicoFinancial ServicesPrivate EquityPatricio leads the Banking & Financial Services LATAM Practice at Michael Page, specialising in Executive and C-Suite appointments with over 20 years of recruitment experience. Paulo Rodrigo Dias Senior Partner BrazilEnergy & Natural ResourcesProperty & ConstructionPaulo has extensive experience in executive recruitment for the industrial, infrastructure, and energy sectors. Additionally, he leads the Infrastructure and Natural Resources commercial Armando Vazquez Partner MexicoIndustrialConsumerArmando Vazquez excels in leadership roles across HR, Finance, Sales, and more. With a focus on the Industrial Regional sector, he leads talent consultancy projects globally. Fabiola Gonzalez Partner MexicoEnergy & Natural ResourcesIndustrialFabiola is an executive search expert with 14 years of experience in recruiting senior management and C-suite talent. She has led numerous projects across various industries, building high- Manuel Ferrero Partner MexicoLife SciencesManuel is an expert in executive search, leading Healthcare and Life Sciences division in Latam. He also represents PageGroup in the Mexican-Spanish Chamber of Commerce. View all consultantsTestimonials Catalina expertly handled a highly specific position that required extensive market knowledge. She fully understood our needs and provided valuable advice. Her communication was excellent, always available and patient, even as the process took longer than expected. Catalina was transparent about any challenges and delivered on all agreed commitments. Gonzalo Alegría, HR Manager, Equinox
