Consumer, Retail and Services

As an executive search practitioner, David applies his expertise across a range of industries with an emphasis on technology, engineering, and general consultancy.

David began his career in IT and telecommunications with Alcatel and France Telecom, where he held a number of positions in project management and business development.

David holds a degree in Telecommunications Engineering and an MBA from IESE Business School.

Uliana’s area of expertise in conducting search assignments includes IT, Telecommunications, Agriculture, Pharmaceuticals, FMCG, Retail, and B2B sectors. In terms of functional expertise, Uliana has experience in delivering searches for general management, sales, marketing, finance, technical, operations, supply chain, and legal roles.

César Pera is a Senior Consultant in Human Management Strategy, Executive Search, Executive Coaching and Talent Management with over 30 years of experience as Vice President of Human Resources in multinational and national companies, where he twice achieved “Great Place to Work” honours.

Cesar has been President of APERHU Peruvian Association for Human Resources, Vice President of the Andean region of the Interamerican Federation of People Management (FIDAGH), and a Director of the Board of the Graduate School of the Universidad del Pacífico.

Prior to joining EMA Partners I JMI Executive Search, Ole enjoyed a successful career in senior management roles in the Life Sciences sector. During the past 16 years he has worked as an executive search practitioner and has completed assignments within the pharmaceutical industry, biotech, and financial services sectors.

As a Managing Partner Jo has over twenty years of search experience and has successfully executed numerous searches at the senior executive and Board level. Additionally, Jo leads the intermediate level practice for EMA Partner’s New York and Toronto offices and is a senior member of the firm’s Digital, Fintech, Payments, Financial Services and Technology Practice Groups.

Francisco is a member of the Board of Directors of several companies in the services sector and non-profit organisations.

Since 2000, he has occupied managerial responsibilities at the field of business schools. The last 7 years at IESE Business School as Director of Programmes in the area of Executive Education, first in Madrid and then in Barcelona, working with a large number of managers and major national and international companies. In 2014, he joins Status | EMA Partners Spain as Consulting Partner.

S Subburaj is a Senior Partner, Group CHRO & Head of Corporate Centre for EMA Partners India. He is instrumental in driving and aligning the overall HR strategy with our business goals, overseeing talent and organizational development, and driving culture and change within the company.  Subbu focuses to drive a people-first culture whilst ensuring alignment between the people, processes, and performance goals.

Markéta functions as a senior consultant in the company and has become a cornerstone employee.

She started her career in sales in a Danish furniture company in Prague. She was responsible for managing large furnishing projects at international firms. A Swedish furniture producer took over the company later. In 2003, she joined Birger Husted as researcher in Executive Search. She was a member of the EMA Partners Czech Republic | Husted s.r.o. team since 2006.  

Marketa communicates fluently in Czech, Slovak and English, and speaks some Russian.

Fernando joined as a Partner in Airaldi SHC in 2008. He actively participates in mentoring programs for top universities such as Di Tella, UCA, and UCEMA.

His consulting career started 9 years ago and he has successfully developed appropriate search and sourcing strategies for many of Airaldi SHC’s clients within a wide range of industries. Before joining this firm, he held line and managerial positions in Commercial and International Commerce areas for multinational companies in Consumer Goods, Automotive industries, as well as Start-up business in retail franchising.

Jolanta covers a broad spectrum of executive and managerial appointments, with a particular focus on the Industrial, Consumer Markets, Financial Services and Life Sciences areas. She has over 20 years of Leadership Advisory and Executive Search experience.

Before embarking on her consulting career, Jolanta served as a Purchasing Director for a major international retail organization. She holds an M.A. and has completed MBA studies in European Economy Management. Jolanta is fluent in French and English, and has a working knowledge of Russian.