Catenon Appoints Cristina Villanova as Managing Director & Equity Partner of Talent Hackers, Strengthening Its Executive Search and Talent Innovation Strategy

Catenon, a global company specializing in Executive Search, leadership recruitment, and technology-driven talent solutions, has appointed Cristina Villanova as Managing Director & Equity Partner of Talent Hackers, recognizing her key role in the creation, development, and growth of this strategic business venture.

The appointment reinforces Catenon’s commitment to innovation in executive recruitment, talent acquisition, and leadership search, while supporting organizations in addressing the evolving challenges of the global workforce and digital transformation.

Cristina Villanova has built most of her professional career at Catenon, where she has held several senior leadership positions, including Global Account Managing Director and Corporate Director of Business Intelligence, Marketing, and Communications. Throughout her tenure, she has led strategic initiatives focused on business growth, digital transformation, data-driven recruitment, and innovative talent management solutions.

Prior to joining Catenon, she held commercial and marketing positions at companies such as EDIGASA and La Bella Easo, gaining extensive experience in business development, corporate strategy, and market expansion.

Alongside her executive responsibilities, Cristina remains actively involved in academia and innovation ecosystems. She participates in initiatives such as Women in Tech Spain, promoting diversity, inclusion, and female leadership in technology and digital industries.

Cristina holds a degree in Business Administration from the University of Zaragoza and an MBA from IE Business School. Her academic background also includes a Master’s Degree in Digital Marketing, studies in Data Science and Big Data at MIT, and doctoral research focused on the impact of digital recruitment and emerging technologies on the future of work.

According to Catenon, this appointment marks another important milestone in the consolidation of Talent Hackers as a leading platform for identifying specialized talent and delivering innovative workforce solutions that help organizations accelerate growth through leadership excellence and human capital development.

About Catenon

Catenon is a Spanish multinational company listed on BME Growth and specialized in Executive Search, global leadership recruitment, executive talent acquisition, and digital talent solutions. Leveraging data-driven technologies, artificial intelligence, and innovation, the company identifies, assesses, and presents candidates worldwide without the geographical limitations of traditional recruitment models.

Operating as a single global office, Catenon connects organizations with highly qualified professionals across international markets through its proprietary technology platform, enabling faster, more efficient, and highly accurate recruitment processes.

With operations spanning more than 100 countries across five continents, Catenon has established itself as a leading firm in Executive Search, international headhunting, C-suite recruitment, leadership consulting, and digital talent transformation, helping organizations secure the leaders they need to drive sustainable growth and competitive advantage.