Pedro Gasset has become a Partner at Zavala Civitas

Madrid, Spain – January 1st 

Pedro Gasset becomes partner at zavala civitas

 

Zavala Civitas is delighted to announce the promotion of Pedro Gasset to the position of Partner, having previously excelled as a Principal at Zavala Civitas, Pedro brings with him a rich background in business development and sales strategy. 

About Pedro’s promotion, Fernando Zavala, Managing Partner at the firm, stated:
“We are committed to continue to grow as a company in various geographies and that includes the need to bring partners to participate in the equity of our global business. Pedro has made a very valuable contribution to our business in Iberia, and we are happy to have him join us at the partner rank!” 

Pedro Gasset holds an MBA from IE Business School and boasts a decade of hands-on experience in the business landscape. His expertise spans various domains, including C-level partnership management, consultative selling, deal negotiation, sales strategy and operations, data & analytics, people management, mobile and cloud solutions, digital transformation, and strategic alliances. 

In his prior role as Principal at Zavala Civitas, Pedro demonstrated exceptional leadership and played a pivotal role in the firm’s success. Now, as a Partner, he will continue to contribute his skills and knowledge to further elevate the executive search and business leadership services provided by Zavala Civitas. 

Commenting on his new role, Pedro Gasset stated, “Assuming the role of Partner at Zavala Civitas is a dream come true. The firm’s dedication to industry expertise, cultural insight, and the hands-on approach to search execution resonates deeply with my own principles. I am eager to contribute to the ongoing success of our clients and candidates within the dynamic landscape of executive search.” 

With offices spanning across the Americas, Europe, and Asia, Zavala Civitas is renowned for providing extensive resources comparable to major global executive search firms. The mid-sized platform uniquely offers high-touch service, accelerated completion cycles, and superior candidate access, all without external shareholders. 

Pedro’s career journey includes significant roles at esteemed organizations such as IE Business School & Robert Walters. His diverse experience across industries and functions has equipped him with a comprehensive understanding of the business landscape. 

Zavala Civitas expresses unwavering confidence in Pedro Gasset’s capacity to propel the firm’s ongoing success in his role as Partner. His strategic acumen, combined with a demonstrated track record of achievement, solidifies his standing as an asset to our executive search firm. We anticipate that Pedro will play a pivotal role in steering the company towards new heights and reinforcing our commitment to excellence in executive search services. 

About Zavala Civitas Executive Firm: 

Zavala Civitas Executive Firm is a renowned executive search firm known for its expertise in recruiting executive talent for key leadership positions. With a commitment to excellence and a proven track record spanning over 22 years, Zavala Civitas offers clients access to the best talents, with a strong focus on North America and Latam. To learn more about or services click here. To contact with us click here.

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