31 October 2023, Madrid, Spain
Zavala Civitas announced a significant expansion of its international Executive Search and Organizational Consulting platform, strengthening its presence in Washington D.C., New York and Lisbon and complementing its established activities across Shanghai, Madrid, Mexico City, São Paulo and Toronto.
Entering Key Markets With New Partners
The expansion was designed to strengthen Zavala Civitas’ ability to support clients in key international markets while adding senior professionals with specialised industry knowledge.
The new colleagues brought experience across sectors including Insurance, Infrastructure, Healthcare, Financial Services, Education and Real Estate, strengthening the firm’s ability to conduct specialised Executive Search assignments across different industries and geographies.
At the time of the announcement, Zavala Civitas had a team of approximately 35 professionals. Its market-facing colleagues included:
Americas
- Washington D.C.: Marsha Pearcy, Director
- New York: Barbara Beck, Director
- Los Angeles: Aura Gómez, Principal
- Toronto: José Carlos Hassan, Partner
- Mexico City: Lorenzo Zavala, Partner
- São Paulo: Juliana Camargo, Principal
Asia
- Shanghai: Kevin Hong, Director, and Ainara Senra, Principal
Europe
- Madrid: Fernando Zavala and Iván Rodríguez, Partners; Pedro Gasset and Pablo Bañares, Principals
- Lisbon: Sergio Bunin, Director
These titles and locations reflect the composition of the firm at the time of the October 2023 announcement. The Zavala Civitas partnership and international structure have continued to evolve since then.
Partner Statement
Lorenzo Zavala, Partner at Zavala Civitas, expressed enthusiasm about the expansion:
— Lorenzo Zavala, Partner at Zavala Civitas
He also highlighted the firm’s continued investment in processes, technology and diversity:
— Lorenzo Zavala, Partner at Zavala Civitas
The expansion also coincided with an evolution of the Zavala Civitas brand:
“A heartfelt thank you to all of you for supporting and being part of this exciting journey of growth and transformation. We look forward to continuing to provide exceptional services in the challenges ahead.”
— Lorenzo Zavala, Partner at Zavala Civitas
Zavala Civitas’ Global Presence Today
Since this announcement was published in 2023, Zavala Civitas has continued to develop its international platform.
The firm’s current global structure identifies head offices in:
- Madrid for Europe.
- Shanghai for Asia-Pacific.
- Toronto for North America.
- São Paulo for Latin America.
The wider partnership provides additional local market expertise across the Americas, Europe and Asia-Pacific. In October 2025, Zavala Civitas further strengthened its European presence through the integration of Civitas Germany.
Read more about the integration of Civitas Germany.
About Zavala Civitas
Zavala Civitas specialises in Executive Search and leadership advisory services for companies recruiting and developing senior leadership talent.
The firm has completed more than 1,200 projects and operates internationally across North America, Latin America, Europe and the Asia-Pacific region.
Its Executive Search methodology combines detailed client briefing, market mapping, direct candidate identification, executive evaluation, reference checks and onboarding support.
For more information, contact:
info@zavalacivitas.com
+34 659 566 062
Frequently Asked Questions About Zavala Civitas’ Global Expansion
Which markets did Zavala Civitas expand into in 2023?
The October 2023 announcement highlighted expansion into Washington D.C., New York and Lisbon, strengthening Zavala Civitas’ existing international coverage across markets including Spain, China, Mexico, Brazil and Canada.
Why did Zavala Civitas expand its international partnership?
The expansion was designed to strengthen local market coverage and add senior sector expertise in areas including insurance, infrastructure, healthcare, financial services, education and real estate.
Where are Zavala Civitas’ current regional head offices?
Zavala Civitas currently identifies Madrid as its European head office, Shanghai as its APAC head office, Toronto as its North American head office and São Paulo as its Latin American head office.
Has Zavala Civitas continued expanding since 2023?
Yes. The firm’s international partnership has continued to evolve. In October 2025, Civitas Germany integrated with Zavala Civitas, strengthening its European presence and sector-specific expertise.
