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We’ve forged a strong global reputation since 1971, guided by a client centric approach, as well as our weekly progress reports and our milestone based fee structure, enabling us to handle executive search assignments worldwide with an impressive 92% closing rate.
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We have physical presence in Europe, the Americas, and the Asia-Pacific region, and have delivered successful projects globally.
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The partner who sells the project is also responsible for its delivery. Partners and Principals personally interview all candidates and carefully select the most suitable profiles to present during weekly client updates.
We ensure market transparency by enhancing decision-making through advanced cloud-based analytics. Including a comprehensive set of evaluation tools such as psychometric testing, finalist business plan presentations, structured assessments, and in-depth reference checks.
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By Carla Geday, Senior Advisor – Middle East | Zavala Civitas Executive Search During the recent escalation across the region,

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Zavala Civitas is an international executive search boutique founded in 1971, specializing in senior leadership appointments for Boards, CEOs and executive teams. With offices in Europe, the Americas and Asia Pacific, the firm operates globally with a 92% assignment closing rate.
Zavala Civitas offers three core services: Executive Search (partner-led identification and recruitment of C-suite leaders), Executive Assessment & Development (psychometric testing and leadership development programs), and CEO & Board Advisory (board appointments and governance strategy).
Zavala Civitas achieves a 92% closing rate in executive search assignments, significantly above the industry average. This results from partner-led execution, targeted outreach to passive talent, and shortlists delivered within 10 days.
Zavala Civitas has offices in Madrid (Europe), Shanghai (Asia Pacific) and Toronto (North America), with a strong partner network across Latin America. The firm delivers executive search projects globally across the Americas, EMEA and Asia Pacific.
Unlike traditional firms that rely on junior-led execution, Zavala Civitas operates with full partner involvement from start to finish. Partners personally interview all candidates, conduct targeted outreach to passive talent, deliver shortlists within 10 days, and structure fees aligned to agreed milestones.
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