Global Executive Search Firm Expands International Footprint With Office in Madrid

Rocío Rufilanchas and Alberto Terron Join Kingsley Gate Partners as Vice Presidents

Kingsley Gate, a leading global, executive search and human capital advisory firm, today announced the continued strengthening of its international presence with the appointment of five new partners across key regions. Dan O’Donovan joins the firm’s Chicago office, Spencer Knibbe joins the New York office, Tatyana Freitas and Loreto Montoya strengthen the Latin American presence in São Paulo and Santiago respectively, while Alejandro Salazar-Simpson enhances the firm’s European capabilities from Madrid.

“These strategic appointments reflect our commitment to expanding our global footprint and delivering world-class executive search and advisory services to our clients across diverse markets,” said Andrew Holmes, CEO of Kingsley Gate. 
Andrew Holmes, CEO of Kingsley Gate

“Each of these accomplished professionals brings unique expertise and deep regional knowledge that will be invaluable as we continue to help organizations identify and secure high-impact decision makers. Their collective experience across technology, industrial, consumer goods, private equity, risk management, financial services and transformation initiatives significantly enhances our ability to serve clients with increasingly complex talent needs in today’s evolving business landscape.”

Kingsley Gate Partners, the leading firm in global executive search which helps ensure a lasting fit between its clients and placed candidates through its proprietary framework, Synchronous Fit, today announced their expansion into Spain. Rocío Rufilanchas and Alberto Terron have joined the company as vice presidents based in Madrid.

Umesh Ramakrishnan, Office of the CEO, stated, “Despite the difficult times Spain and the rest of the world are currently going through, the expansion in Madrid demonstrates Kingsley Gate Partners’ commitment to growth and to our ability to serve our clients internationally.”

These hires represent Kingsley Gate Partners continued expansion of its global footprint and client base.

“I am very pleased to have Alberto and Rocío join our team and expand our global capabilities in Europe. Their respective expertise in verticals like consumer, leisure and entertainment will help us to make an impact in Madrid.“ stated Eduardo Antunovic, senior partner. “Spain is an important investor in Latin America and other regions around the globe. We are eager to bring value to this market, which will be important for the international development of our firm.”

Rocío stated, “After years observing the impact of technology on most industries, I was looking forward to a real transformation of the executive search business. Now the moment has come and the big change is in our hands. I feel privileged for the opportunity to be part of this exciting adventure.”

“I am thrilled to join Kingsley Gate Partners as we are three steps ahead of other executive search firms due to our focus on technology.“Alberto added. “I anticipate a return on our investment in the Iberian market, as we demonstrate our approach to executive search.”

Alberto brings over 15 years of executive search experience to the firm, with a specialization in professional services, private equity and financial services. Before joining Kingsley Gate Partners, Alberto served as country manager for Randstad, where he participated in the startup and development of their executive search business in Spain and Portugal. Prior to Randstad, he oversaw the establishment of an international boutique executive search firm in Sao Paulo.

Rocío has garnered decades of experience in executive search, having placed executives within the consumer retail, leisure and entertainment, and luxury industries. Rocío has substantial experience in recruiting senior-level leadership. Formerly, Rocío was a partner at Eurosearch, where she provided executive search, leadership consulting, coaching and interim executive management services to her clients. Rocío was a principal with Heidrick & Struggles and spent eight years in human resources at Sanofi-Aventis, Spain and as the global talent management director at Loewe (Grupo LVMH).

About Kingsley Gate

Kingsley Gate is a global executive search firm born with native AI and people at its core. Founded in 2015 to disrupt a recruitment model that hadn’t evolved in nearly a century, the firm combines seasoned human expertise with a proprietary AI platform purpose-built for executive search.

By embedding artificial intelligence into every stage of the process, Kingsley Gate helps organizations hire leaders who fit their specific strategy, culture, and ambition – rather than just a job description.

Operating as one unified global firm, Kingsley Gate serves more than 2,000 clients across 50+ countries, partnering with Global 2000 organizations, private equity–backed companies, and high-growth VC firms to deliver leaders who perform, adapt, and endure in their roles.
The firm is backed by private equity firm Crescent Cove Advisors.

For more information, please visit www.kingsleygate.com

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