María Bosch Joins Zavala Civitas as Managing Director of APAC

We are pleased to announce the appointment of María Bosch as Managing Director of APAC at Zavala Civitas. María brings a wealth of international experience in human resources and executive search, with a strong track record across Asia-Pacific, Europe, and the Americas. 

Maria Bosch appointed as Managing Director for Zavala Civitas

From 2016 to 2024, María served as APAC-Africa HR Director at Prosegur, overseeing HR operations in Singapore, Australia, China, India, Indonesia, the Philippines, and South Africa. In this role, she led large-scale workforce transformations, optimized recruitment processes, and successfully negotiated complex labor agreements.

Previously, María held senior talent acquisition roles at The Boston Consulting Group (BCG), Oliver Wyman and McKinsey & Company, driving strategic hiring initiatives across multiple global regions. She also served as Global Talent Acquisition Director at Ahlstrom, where she designed and implemented global recruitment and executive search strategies. 

Recognized as a member of the Harvard Business Review Advisory Council in 2024, María is fluent in Spanish, English, and Portuguese, and is widely regarded as a thought leader in the HR and talent space. 

“Marías HR and Consulting experience will bring unparalleled value and expertise to our clients in APAC. We’re thrilled to have her as part of our global leadership team“ said Fernando Zavala, Partner at Zavala Civitas.

We are thrilled to welcome María to the Zavala Civitas team and are confident that her global perspective and leadership will be instrumental in driving our continued growth and innovation. 

About Zavala Civitas Executive Search & Organizational Consulting 

Zavala Civitas is a global executive search and organizational consulting firm dedicated to identifying and recruiting top executive leaders. We work with organizations to achieve their strategic goals, providing tailored solutions that align with their business vision. 

Learn more about our services here: Executive Search | Zavala Civitas Executive Search – Zavala Civitas

 
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