LATAM

ART: Latin America Leadership Recruitment

Atlantic Research Technologies (ART), founded in 1987 in the United States, has been recruiting senior and middle management talent throughout Latin America and the Caribbean for more than 35 years. We help multinational corporations, regional champions, family-owned conglomerates, private equity portfolio companies, and fast-growing local enterprises build strong leadership teams across one of the world's most diverse and opportunity-rich regions.

ART specializes in identifying non-bureaucratic, results-oriented executives who combine deep local market knowledge with international best practices, cross-cultural leadership skills, and the ability to navigate complex political, economic, and regulatory environments.

Why ART Excels in LATAM Recruitment

• Extensive regional network across all major LATAM business hubs
• Proven success recruiting both local nationals and internationally experienced Latin American professionals (many educated or previously worked in the US, Europe, or Canada)
• Strong track record with North American, European, and Asian companies establishing or expanding in Latin America
• Expertise recruiting for Latin American groups expanding regionally or globally
• Understanding of diverse business cultures: Brazilian jeitinho, Mexican confianza, Argentine pragmatism, Chilean professionalism, Colombian resilience, etc.
• Focus on bilingual/ trilingual leaders (Spanish/Portuguese + English almost always required; additional languages such as German, French, Mandarin frequently available)
• Rapid shortlist delivery — many LATAM searches reach qualified candidates within 3-4 weeks
• Discreet, targeted headhunting — no reliance on public job postings

Typical Leadership Positions Recruited

• CEO / Director General / Presidente / Gerente General
• Country Managing Director / Director País / Gerente País
• Regional Vice President LATAM / Managing Director Latin America
• COO / Director de Operaciones / Gerente de Operaciones
• CFO / Director Financiero / Gerente Financiero
• VP Sales & Marketing / Director Comercial / Gerente Comercial
• VP Supply Chain / Director de Cadena de Suministro / Gerente de Logística
• Plant Manager / Gerente de Planta / Director de Fábrica
• VP Human Resources / Director de Recursos Humanos
• General Counsel / Director Jurídico / Jefe Legal
• Business Unit Director / Gerente de Unidad de Negocio

Key LATAM Markets & Clusters

• Mexico — Mexico City, Monterrey, Guadalajara, Querétaro, Tijuana, Juárez, Puebla
• Brazil — São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro, Minas Gerais, Rio Grande do Sul, Santa Catarina, Paraná
• Argentina — Buenos Aires, Córdoba, Santa Fe, Mendoza
• Chile — Santiago, Valparaíso, Antofagasta, Concepción
• Colombia — Bogotá, Medellín, Cali, Barranquilla
• Peru — Lima, Arequipa, Trujillo
• Central America — Panama (logistics & finance hub), Costa Rica (tech & medical devices), Guatemala, El Salvador, Honduras (agribusiness)
• Caribbean — Dominican Republic, Puerto Rico (for US-oriented operations)

Industries Served in Latin America

• Automotive & Auto Parts (OEMs, Tier-1/Tier-2 suppliers, EV components)
• Mining, Metals & Natural Resources (copper, lithium, gold, iron ore, agricultural commodities)
• Energy & Renewables (oil & gas, hydro, solar, wind, green hydrogen)
• Consumer Goods (FMCG, food & beverage, personal care, home care)
• Medical Devices, Life Sciences
• Industrial Equipment, Machinery & Automation
• Agro-business, Food Processing & Packaged Foods
• Logistics, Ports, Infrastructure & Supply Chain Services
• Financial Services - Banking, FinTech & Insurance
• Consumer Services: Retail, E-Commerce, Hospitality
• Chemicals, Metals, Plastics & Specialty Materials
• IT, Software, BPO & Digital Services

ART's LATAM Recruitment Philosophy

Success in Latin America demands leaders who can:

• Build strong relationships with local stakeholders (government, unions, communities, distributors)
• Manage volatility (currency, inflation, political changes) while delivering consistent results
• Balance global corporate standards with local operational realities
• Lead multicultural and often multi-generational teams
• Drive profitable growth in competitive and price-sensitive markets
• Navigate complex import/export, tax, labor, and environmental regulations

Whether you are a multinational establishing your first major LATAM operation, optimizing an existing footprint, entering a new country, launching a greenfield plant, or a regional group professionalizing management — ART delivers discreet, high-caliber candidates who can thrive in the dynamic, relationship-driven, and opportunity-filled Latin American business landscape.

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