Eva Wang joins Zavala Civitas as Principal

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With more than 15 years of business development experience in China, Eva Wang will lead the firm’s work with Chinese clients seeking senior leadership talent across Europe and North America.

Madrid, Spain · September 10, 2026

Zavala Civitas Executive Search today announced that Eva Wang has joined the firm as Principal, based in Madrid.

Eva will lead Zavala Civitas’ work with Chinese clients on attracting and retaining senior executives across Europe and North America, supporting companies as they build and strengthen their presence in international markets.

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Eva Wang

Principal · Zavala Civitas

Eva brings more than 15 years of business development experience in China. She joins Zavala Civitas after more than four years at Korn Ferry in Shanghai, where she served as Senior Client Relationship Manager, working with Chinese corporate clients on executive search and leadership advisory engagements. She previously held business development roles at SHL, Beisen and other international HR technology companies, building her career around the Chinese market.

Supporting Chinese companies as they expand internationally

Eva’s arrival comes as Chinese companies continue to increase their presence abroad. By the end of 2025, Chinese investors had established more than 50,000 overseas enterprises across 190 countries and regions, according to China’s Ministry of Commerce (MOFCOM).

50,000+
overseas enterprises established by Chinese investors across
190 countries and regions
by the end of 2025

As these companies expand, identifying the right leadership for each market becomes an increasingly important part of their growth.

“More and more Chinese companies are looking to establish a lasting presence in Europe and North America. My role is to help them identify and retain the executives who can lead that growth successfully in each market.”

Eva Wang · Principal at Zavala Civitas

Zavala Civitas believes that successful international expansion increasingly depends on combining outstanding Chinese executives with outstanding local executives who understand the markets in which companies operate.

“Eva’s experience helping Chinese companies address critical talent needs around the world is exactly what our clients need to grow successfully and harmoniously in new markets.”

Lorenzo Zavala · Partner at Zavala Civitas

About Zavala Civitas Executive Search

Zavala Civitas is an international executive search boutique with more than 55 years of experience and 3,500+ projects delivered across the Americas, EMEA and Asia Pacific, in more than 10 languages.

The firm supports Boards, CEOs and senior leadership teams through Executive Search, Board Services and Leadership Advisory.

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Source for investment figures: China’s Ministry of Commerce (MOFCOM), as reported by the official website of the Government of China, January 2026.

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