Tomás Grimaldi becomes Partner at Zavala Civitas Executive Search 

Key Takeaway: Tomás Grimaldi joins the Zavala Civitas partnership with 20+ years of experience across executive search, organisational strategy and public-private leadership in the Americas, EMEA and Asia. His promotion reflects the firm’s commitment to equity partnership continuity as it expands its cross-border advisory capabilities.

Zavala Civitas Executive Search announces the promotion of Tomás Grimaldi to Partner, reinforcing the firm’s long-term commitment to leadership, growth, and equity partnership continuity.

Tomás Grimaldi — Partner, Zavala Civitas Executive Search

Tomás joined Zavala Civitas initially as Finance Manager and has progressively taken on broader responsibilities across business development, executive search, and strategic advisory, demonstrating consistent impact and leadership.

In his role as Partner, Tomás will focus on cross-border mandates across Europe and the Americas, supporting clients on leadership strategy, executive search, and organisational advisory in complex, international contexts.

With over 20 years of experience, Tomás brings a profile that bridges executive search, organisational strategy, and operational leadership. He has advised organisations across the Americas, EMEA, and Asia, supporting Boards and senior leadership teams on executive selection, leadership assessment, governance, and transformation initiatives.

“As we continue to grow globally, it is essential to bring partners who contribute not only to business results, but also to the long-term direction of the firm. Tomás has consistently demonstrated an exceptional level of commitment, professionalism, and strategic judgment, earning the trust of colleagues and clients alike. We are very proud to welcome him to the partnership.” — Lorenzo Zavala, Partner, Zavala Civitas

Prior to joining Zavala Civitas, Tomás held senior roles in strategy, finance, and project leadership, including Head of Finance & Strategy and Senior Project Manager & Advisor within public institutions in Argentina. His experience in public-private partnerships, policy advisory, and large-scale transformation initiatives provides him with a deep understanding of leadership in complex and regulated environments.

Tomás holds a Bachelor’s degree in Political Science and a Master’s degree in Project Management, with formal training in PMI®/PMBOK® standards and Agile frameworks.

Tomás Grimaldi’s trajectory within Zavala Civitas — from Finance Manager to Partner — reflects a deliberate approach to leadership development that the firm applies both internally and in its advisory work with clients. The profile that emerges from that progression — cross-functional depth, international exposure, and governance judgment — is precisely the combination that Zavala Civitas identifies in the executives it places for its clients.

About Zavala Civitas Executive Search

Zavala Civitas Executive Search is a global executive search and advisory firm founded in 1971, with offices in Madrid, Shanghai, Toronto, and São Paulo. The firm operates with a 92% closing rate across completed mandates and advises Boards and C-suite leadership teams on executive selection, assessment, and governance across Europe, Asia-Pacific, and the Americas. To learn more about our services click here. To contact us click here.

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