Financial Services

Emily Giuliani is a high performance and intensely driven search and recruitment practitioner with an excellent track record of success in the placement of senior and intermediate level technology, commercial and creative leadership roles across a variety of industry verticals.

As a Principal at EMA Partners, Emily supports the firm’s Technology & Communications, Financial Services, Consumer Retail Services, Payments, Fintech and Digital Practice Groups, providing personalized support to clients across the North American Enterprise and SMB markets.

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.

Nadine Ghoraieb is a Principal Consultant at EMA Partners in Dubai, bringing over 15 years of expertise in executive search for financial institutions, with a focus on private equity, investment banking, and family offices. Her extensive experience in Corporate and International Banking includes senior roles at BNP Paribas in Monaco.

Connie has more than 15 years of experience in recruiting and searching for mid to high end talents, Skilled in meeting the development needs of enterprises, focusing on improving the competitiveness of core human resources, and providing professional and effective human resource solutions and project management.

Connie has an MBA degree from Durham University, UK.

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.

Geraldine is a key member of the Banking & Financial Services & Technology practice for the firm in India. With nine years of association with the firm, she has notable credentials in appointing high-impact C-suite leaders in both traditional and new-age organizations.

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.