Atabay
Association of Executive Search Consultants — Member Firm

Partners to Leaders.

Atabay Consulting is a boutique executive search and leadership consulting firm committed to connecting exceptional organizations with outstanding talent.

Executive Search Leadership Consulting 2026
Why Atabay

A search practice built to be led, not managed.

AESC Member

As members of the global Association of Executive Search Consultants, we operate under a strict code of ethics and professional standards.

Senior-Led Delivery

Every engagement is led personally by a founding partner from brief to placement — no juniors running your search.

Retained Methodology

Our retained model ensures full commitment, dedicated resources, and aligned incentives throughout the search process.

Industry Expertise

Deep sector knowledge allows us to understand your business, benchmark the market, and identify truly qualified candidates.

Discretion Guaranteed

We treat every mandate with complete confidentiality, protecting both our clients and candidates throughout the process.

Long-Term Partnership

We build lasting relationships — our goal is to become your trusted advisor on all leadership and talent matters.

What We Do

Six ways we help organizations find their next leaders.

01

Board & C-Level Leadership

Sourcing and placing chairpersons, directors, CEOs, CFOs and other top-tier executives for public, private, and family enterprises.

02

Executive Search

Retained search methodology for VP to Director-level functional leaders across all industries and disciplines.

03

Multi-Country Searches

Coordinated simultaneous searches across geographies, leveraging our international network for regional mandates.

04

Market Benchmarks & Talent Maps

Competitive intelligence on talent availability, compensation trends, and organizational structures in your target market.

05

Compensation & Benefits Advisory

Data-driven analysis to design competitive packages that attract and retain top talent in Mexico and abroad.

06

Management Consulting

Organizational design, succession planning, leadership assessment, and HR strategy to future-proof your workforce.

Our Process

Five stages, from brief to integration.

01

Brief & Alignment

Deep dive into the organization, culture, and leadership requirements. We define success before starting.

02

Market Research

Comprehensive talent mapping and identification of qualified candidates within the target pool.

03

Approach & Assessment

Discreet outreach and rigorous evaluation via competency-based interviews and reference checks.

04

Shortlist Presentation

Presentation of a curated shortlist with detailed profiles, assessments, and our recommendations.

05

Offer & Integration

Compensation negotiation support and 90-day onboarding guidance to ensure a successful transition.

How We Work

Terms & conditions built around transparency.

Maximum of 4 weeks for delivery

Speed as a strategic advantage for the process.

Flat fees based on total first-year agreed cash compensation

Transparency and aligned incentives from end to end.

No charge for additional administrative expenses

Budget control with no surprises.

One-year guarantee from job offer acceptance date

Guidance and follow-up with regular check-in calls to ensure the right fit in the long term.

Off-limits for the placed candidate for life

The rest of the organization in Mexico will also be off-limits for 12 months.

Our Team

Two founding partners, decades of placements.

Atabay Consulting brings together experienced executive search professionals with proven track records in identifying and placing senior leaders across multiple industries. Our consultants combine international best practices with deep local market knowledge to deliver outstanding results.

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Mónica Graue

Partner & Founder

Senior executive search consultant with extensive experience in C-suite and board-level placements across Mexico and Latin America. Mónica brings deep expertise in FMCG, financial services, and industrial sectors, with a proven track record of successful executive placements.

C-Suite & Board Placements FMCG & Consumer Goods Financial Services Industrial & Manufacturing
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Julio Castro

Partner

Experienced management consultant and executive search professional with a strong background in talent assessment and leadership consulting. Julio specializes in energy, technology, sports & entertainment, digital transformation, and high-growth company mandates across Mexico and the Americas.

Technology & Digital High-Growth & Startups Sports & Entertainment Oil & Gas
Client Experience

Searches completed for leading organizations across diverse industries.

Consumer & Retail Financial Services Industrial & Manufacturing Technology & Digital Energy & Oil and Gas Sports & Entertainment Healthcare Education Real Estate Mobility & Transportation

Our consultants have partnered with global multinationals, leading Mexican conglomerates, and high-growth startups to identify transformational leaders.