Energy and Natural Resources

Before joining EMA Partners, Santiago has served for more than 40 years as HR &  Operations Senior Manager in pharmaceutical, banking and mining sector, as well as Senior International Consulting Manager (privatization, process improvement and executive search) and Senior Consultant in Executive Search, Coaching and Talent  Management Consulting services at local and international consulting companies. 

Chris has practiced as a search professional for the past 25 years. After establishing the South African office, he recently joined the UK office and now works out of both locations. He serves on the EMA Partners Global Executive Committee and on the EMEA
Council of the AESC. Chris is a member of the energy, mining and manufacturing practice groups.

Bala Kumaran is a Principal Consultant at EMA Partners in Dubai,
leveraging his experience in the Middle East market. Previously, he worked extensively in Singapore, focusing on the Southeast Asia (SEA) region, building a strong understanding of diverse talent landscapes.

Known for his consultative and results-driven approach, Bala takes
ownership of the entire search process to address clients' talent needs effectively. He partners with industry leaders to identify key talent and deliver impactful results, contributing to business development through market insights.

Daniella Cançado is a psychologist with a degree from the Federal University of Minas Gerais (UFMG) and specialized training in both organizational and hospital psychology. She has over 20 years of experience in Human Resources and business consulting, having worked with major companies like Usiminas and Unimed. In 2009, she was honored with the Human Being award in the social responsibility category.

Deepshikha Tandon serves as an Associate Director at EMA Partners, specializes in senior leadership hiring for the firm’s Industrial, Energy & Natural Resources practice across Southeast Asia. With a focus on orchestrating high-impact executive search and succession planning assignments, she aids clients in filling critical leadership positions at local, regional, and international levels. Deepshikha's tenure with EMA is distinguished by her expertise in addressing complex leadership challenges and unwavering commitment to business transformation.

Shweta has been with EMA Partners India for more than 15 years, contributing to the growth of firms Energy & Natural Resources and Industrial Manufacturing practice. Her extensive experience and deep sector knowledge have been instrumental in building the practice, achieving numerous success stories along the way. She has expertly managed critical client relationships and successfully executed numerous leadership assignments across functions for various organizations and geographies. 

Prior to joining EMA, she worked with American Express Bank and Marsh India.

Parin serves as an Associate Director at EMA Partners and is a key member of the firm's Global Industrial, Energy and Natural Resources Practice. He has over 13 years of expertise in Leadership Hiring, Succession Planning and Organization Capability Building with experience straddling across executive search and corporate.

Eva-Maria Maute works as Consultant, Executive Coach and DE & I Specialist for EMA Partners Switzerland AG. Having worked for diverse global companies, Eva-Maria has over 18 years’ experience in global marketing and management. 

Prior to focusing on Consulting and Executive & Business Coaching at Eva-Maria Maute Consulting, she was a member of the Swiss executive committee at a globally renowned F&B operator in the travel industry. 

Managing Partner at EMA Partners Switzerland AG and responsible for the Digital & Technology Practice. Bringing multi-year experience in banking and international management consulting, with over 35 years of entrepreneurial experience in the fields of information technology, executive search, and human resources consulting across a variety of industries. 

Degree in Business Informatics, MBA in International Management Consulting, training in NLP, NDS in Psychology & Management, certified Employer Branding Expert.

Joana Carvalho Neto joined EMA Partners has Senior Associate Partner in January 2024. She has solid experience in general and HR management, training & organizational development, talent management, executive recruitment, and project management. She was exposed to a wide range of business areas throughout her career, which gave her a macro perspective of company management as well as a broad understanding of how businesses operate in a variety of fields.