Melbourne, Australia, is home to Mariana, an experienced executive search and talent management specialist with more than 15 years of experience in retained leadership search. Working globally and specializing in the APAC region, Mariana knows how to connect with highly sought-after talent and leaders. She has led engagements for Fortune 500, ASX300, global top 200 companies, and Higher Education and R&D institutions. Executive search firms Mariana worked for prior to joining KR included Heidrick & Struggles, The Asia Partnership, and KPMG Executive Search.

Mariana has a Bachelor of Arts (Hons) and a Graduate Diploma in Psychology from Monash University, Australia. She is also a trilingual, fluent in English, Chinese (Mandarin/Cantonese), and Spanish.