The power of international cooperation in the search for the right leadership: a case of partnership between Brazil and Peru
For volatile, uncertain, and dispersed markets: trust. This is one of the key characteristics of the cooperation between offices at EMA Partners, a global network of which Dasein is a member. The trust that comes from solid partnerships across the globe results in highly accurate executive search processes that are praised across a wide range of economic sectors. We spoke with María Isabel Luna, head of EMA Partners Peru, about the benefits of international collaboration for clients, such as anticipating risks, identifying talent opportunities in different countries, and delivering increasingly robust solutions.
María Isabel Luna is the CEO of EMA Partners Peru.
In a fragmented and competitive world, how can an international network like EMA Partners make a difference in the executive search process?
We live in an increasingly globalized yet fragmented world, transitioning from a VUCA (volatile, uncertain, complex, and ambiguous) environment to a BANI (fragile, anxious, non-linear, and incomprehensible) environment. In this scenario, where markets evolve rapidly and challenges become more complex, belonging to a network like EMA Partners represents a fundamental strategic advantage. Our international partnership allows us to offer a broader perspective and a precise understanding of global talent – which enhances our ability to act with insight into the opportunities and threats in the sectors in which our clients operate.
Our effective collaboration truly differentiates our clients: we design strategies, share methodologies, best practices, and values, but we also adapt our solutions to the specific needs of each country and each client, becoming their strategic partners. This combination allows us to offer a rigorous and agile executive search service, aligned with the specific needs of organizations operating in different markets.
How does the combination of different market perspectives and cultures translate into recruiting the right leadership? From a client perspective, what are the main benefits of hiring EMA Partners offices?
The cultural and approach diversity among EMA Partners members becomes a source of value for our clients. Each office brings a unique understanding of its environment, but we all share the same commitment to excellence, professional ethics, and a deep understanding of leadership.
For the client, this translates into a coherent and synergistic experience: they can engage with a single point of contact, but with the strength of a global network behind them. This is especially valuable in regional or international search processes, where we look not only for technical competencies, but also for cultural compatibility and the dimensions that make up each leadership style our client requires.
Our collaborative approach allows us to anticipate risks, identify talent opportunities in different countries, and build more robust solutions in the medium and long term.
For consultants, can the exchange of knowledge and experiences between different cultures bring benefits to the professionals involved, such as innovation? Tell us about the alliance between EMA Peru and Brazil.
Definitely. Working with consultants from different countries not only enriches client service but also our own professional development. The opportunity to exchange perspectives, lessons learned, tools, cultures, and approaches to research strengthens our capacity for innovation and adaptation. Furthermore, it allows us to constantly learn and evolve.
The partnership between Peru and Brazil is particularly enriching. Both countries face different contexts, we speak different languages, but we also share similar dynamics in terms of business development—each partner’s past experiences, the same mix of professionals, business lines, similar professional backgrounds, knowledge of the same sectors where our clients are located, leadership challenges, and market evolution. Working together with the Brazilian office has allowed us to share cases, methodologies, joint learning, and knowledge that help us refine our value proposition as strategic partners. Most importantly, we have built a relationship of trust and personal appreciation while maintaining professionalism, which translates into greater efficiency and better results for our clients.
