Stefano Salvatore

Stefano Salvatore is a senior executive at Heidrick & Struggles, a global executive search and leadership consulting firm. Here are the key details about his role and background:

Current Position

Stefano Salvatore is the Managing Partner for Portugal and Spain at Heidrick & Struggles.12 Specifically, he holds the following roles:

• Partner in charge of Heidrick & Struggles Iberia
• Co-head of the global Automotive Practice
• Member of the global Industrial and Technology & Services practices

Experience and Expertise

Stefano has extensive experience in executive search and leadership consulting across various sectors:

• He works on senior level engagements including CEO, Board, and C-suite roles1
• His industry expertise spans automotive, energy, infrastructure, renewables, and technology1
• He conducts senior executive assessments and has worked on assignments across multiple geographies1

Career History

• Joined Heidrick & Struggles in 2000 as a principal1
• Promoted to partner in 20011
• Served as Industrial Practice leader for South Europe & Latin America from 2002-20051
• Previously worked at ATKearney and helped start up a British executive search firm's offices in Madrid and Lisbon1

Background

• Has lived in Italy, Spain, Portugal and the United Kingdom1
• Speaks fluent English, Spanish, Italian, Portuguese, and has good knowledge of French1
• Holds an MA from Edinburgh University1

Stefano is known for his expertise in leadership and diversity. He has spoken about the importance of diverse workplaces for business success4 and the evolving nature of leadership, describing the leader of the future as a "Connecting Leader".3