Last updated: August 13, 2026
Madrid, Spain – 15 October 2025
Zavala Civitas is pleased to announce the integration of Civitas Germany as partners of the firm, together with a renewed brand identity that reflects our unity, growth, and global vision. This strategic step strengthens our European presence, enhances sector-specific expertise, and reinforces our commitment to delivering tailored, high-quality executive search solutions worldwide.
Key Figures at a Glance
| Data point | Figure | |
|---|---|---|
| Year Zavala Civitas was founded | 1971 | Zavala Civitas |
| Closing rate across completed mandates | 92% | Zavala Civitas |
| Countries covered post-integration | 13 countries across Europe, Americas, and Asia | Zavala Civitas + Civitas Germany |
| European markets covered post-integration | Spain, Portugal, France, Germany, Italy, United Kingdom | Zavala Civitas |
“This is not just a new partnership — it’s the continuation of a long-standing collaboration. We have worked side by side with the Civitas Germany team for years, building trust, shared values, and a deep understanding of international executive search.” — Lorenzo Zavala, Partner at Zavala Civitas
By joining forces, our clients benefit from:
- Broader international coverage — with an expanded network across North America, Latin America, Europe, and the Asia-Pacific region.
- Sector- and region-specific expertise — strengthened by the knowledge and networks of our consultants in Germany and around the globe.
- Local insight with global perspective — ensuring solutions that are both culturally attuned and strategically aligned.
This integration builds on years of collaboration and shared success between our teams, marking a natural evolution of our relationship.
“After years of collaboration, this step allows us to work as one team — offering our clients deeper expertise, wider reach, and the same trusted, personal approach they know us for.” — Christian Hirsch, Partner at Civitas
Regional Executive Search Leadership
Europe
- Fernando Zavala – Partner (Spain)
- Pedro Gasset de Leyva – Partner (Spain)
- Iván Rodríguez – Partner (Spain)
- Sergio Bunin – Director (Portugal)
- Jorge Ramos – Principal (Spain)
- Andrea Molinas – Principal (Spain)
- Leonor Pablos – Senior Advisor (Spain)
- Fernando Igartua – Consultant (Spain)
- Beatriz Baker – Senior Legal Advisor (United Kingdom)
- Christian G. Hirsch – Partner (Germany)
- Christian Keyser – Partner (Germany)
- Magnus Graf Lambsdorff – Partner (Germany)
- Caspar G. Schauseil – Partner (Germany)
- Jenghiz von Streng – Principal (Spain)
Americas
- Lorenzo Zavala – Partner (Mexico)
- José Carlos Hassan – Partner (Canada)
- Marsha Pearcy – Director (United States)
- Barbara Beck – Director (United States)
- Aura Gómez – Principal (United States)
- Tomás Grimaldi – Principal (Spain)
- Mariana Veras – Senior Consultant (Brazil)
APAC
- Bhavishya Sharma – Partner (India)
- María Angeles Bosch – APAC Managing Director (China & Australia)
- Jessica Jiang – Executive Recruitment Consultant (China)
- Ekta Wadhwa – Principal (India)
Today, Zavala Civitas operates across Spain, Portugal, France, Germany, Italy, and the United Kingdom in Europe; the United States, Canada, Mexico, Brazil, and Colombia in the Americas; and India and China in Asia — combining local insight with international reach to better serve our clients.
Together, we are better positioned than ever to connect exceptional talent with leadership opportunities that shape the future of organisations worldwide.
Work with Zavala Civitas across Europe, the Americas, and Asia.
Founded 1971. 92% closing rate. 13 countries. One integrated team.
