Zavala Civitas is pleased to announce that Leonor Pablos has joined the firm as Senior Advisor, bringing extensive experience in international expansion, human resources and people management.
At the time of her appointment, Leonor joined Zavala Civitas to lead the Infrastructure and Renewables Committee, strengthening the firm’s capabilities for companies operating in these sectors and supporting its development in the United States and Canada.
Leonor Pablos’ International HR Leadership Experience
Before joining Zavala Civitas, Leonor served as HR Director for three of Ferrovial’s most globally oriented business areas: Services, Construction and Toll Roads.
Her experience at Ferrovial coincided with a period of significant transformation and international expansion for the company. With dual Mexican and Spanish nationality, Leonor played an important role in supporting Ferrovial’s development across North America.
This background gives her direct experience of the people and organizational challenges associated with international growth, particularly in infrastructure-intensive and highly international businesses.
Experience Across Technology, Media and Banking
Before her time at Ferrovial, Leonor held senior HR leadership positions across several industries.
Her previous experience includes technology at Bull, television and media at Televisa, and banking at HSBC. Working across different sectors and organizational environments has given her a broad perspective on talent, leadership and organizational development.
Her career therefore combines functional HR expertise with experience navigating different industries, geographies and stages of organizational transformation.
Leonor Pablos at Zavala Civitas
Leonor currently serves as Senior Advisor | Spain at Zavala Civitas.
Her experience in international HR leadership and organizational expansion strengthens the firm’s ability to advise clients facing complex leadership and talent challenges, particularly where international growth, infrastructure and people strategy intersect.
You can learn more about Leonor and the firm’s international leadership team on the Zavala Civitas About Us page.
About Zavala Civitas
Zavala Civitas supports companies in identifying and evaluating senior leadership talent through Executive Search and related leadership advisory services.
Its Executive Search process includes an in-depth client briefing, market mapping, direct candidate identification, executive evaluation, reference checks and onboarding support.
To learn more about our Executive Search methodology or to discuss a leadership requirement, contact us.
Frequently Asked Questions About Leonor Pablos
What is Leonor Pablos’ role at Zavala Civitas?
Leonor Pablos is Senior Advisor | Spain at Zavala Civitas. She joined the firm in December 2023, bringing extensive international HR leadership experience.
What experience does Leonor Pablos have?
Leonor served as HR Director for Ferrovial’s Services, Construction and Toll Roads businesses during a period of significant international expansion. Her earlier career also includes senior HR roles at Bull, Televisa and HSBC.
What sectors has Leonor Pablos worked in?
Her career includes infrastructure, construction, services, technology, media and broadcasting, and banking, giving her experience across a broad range of organizational and leadership environments.
