Meet the IKIGAI Team
Cristina
Herrera
Advisor & Executive Partner
I’m Cristina Herrera.
I have over 10 years of experience hiring Executive roles internationally, specializing in the search of C-level & Board member profiles. Such in Tech Start-Ups, Scale-up Projects, Innovative Enterprises, Digital Hubs, and more.
I discovered the Ikigai as a purpose in Japan and instantly it became the philosophy at IKIGAI Talent Group.
I love helping other people, especially I love to help companies build and grow their teams and also helping others to discover their own Ikigai.
Alexander
Van Vianen
Managing Partner
Hey there, I’m Alexander.
I have over 7 years of experience in Tech & Digital recruitment, helping companies hire the best talent based on their culture, values and business strategy.
Extremely focused on specialization and people, understanding their motivations, hobbies, interests and establishing long-term relationships.
I have dedicated myself to connect ideas, people, companies, philosophies, values, strategies, and that is why IKIGAI Talent was born, to understand life as a connection between values, principles, and the way of seeing life between people whom they carry out a common idea.
Júlia
Lluch
Technology Consultant
Nice to meet you, I’m Julia.
Technology Consultant specialized in the search and selection of Software with special emphasis on Front-end and Full-stack developers.
I enjoy meeting new people and discover new trends in the Tech Industry.
Those who know me describe me as a hard-working person, energetic, ambitious and empathetic.
I love to travel, meet new people and cultures, and above all, listen to music at all hours. The beach is one of my favorite places in the world.
Goizane
Peña
Technology & Digital Consultant
Hey, I’m Goizane. Nice to meet you.
I am a tech & digital consultant with a natural passion for recruitment and for attracting the best talents to their dream companies.
My international expertise collaborating with global partners has helped me develop adaptability, problem-solving skills, curiosity, and multicultural awareness. I am proud to be part of Ikigai’s amazing team, where we believe in the power of resilience, empathy, and collaboration to drive success.
When I am not busy recruiting, I enjoy travelling, listening to music, connecting with new people, doing sports or exploring the beautiful surroundings of Barcelona!
Giovanna Busetto
International Partner
Hi, I’m Giovanna.
I consider myself a flexible & open-minded person who enjoys the excitement of new challenges.
I keep developing my professional knowledge through studying & learning and living by the saying that “There are no shortcuts to excellence.
Developing real expertise, figuring out really hard problems, it all takes time―longer than most people imagine….you’ve got to apply those skills and produce goods or services that are valuable to people….
Grit is about working on something you care about so much that you’re willing to stay loyal to it…it’s doing what you love, but not just falling in love – staying in love.”
Pol
Morral
Digital Brand Manager
Hi, I’m Pol.
I consider myself a highly versatile professional, navigating between digital, tech, and sales expertise. When a complex challenge arises, my instinct is to step right inside the problem. I look for the most pragmatic, effective way out.
I suppose my mind operates as a non-stop generator of ideas. I rely on creativity not just to brainstorm, but to uncover practical solutions that simply aren’t obvious at first glance. I keep my own drive alive by treating every new situation as an opportunity to learn, constantly challenging my limits and expanding what I know.
To keep my own balance, I live with a constant soundtrack. No matter where I go, music is always playing. It is my escape and, at the same time, my home.
Nora
Carrillo
Technology Consultant
Hi, I’m Nora!
Nice to meet you.
I’m a tech consultant passionate about connecting talent with their ideal companies, and I truly enjoy connecting with people and learning from them.
Supporting candidates through the exciting journey of changing jobs is one of the parts I value most about what I do.
Outside of work, I’m usually watching football, reading a good mystery book or planning my next trip.
Pau
de la Torre
Technology Research Consultant
Hey there, I’m Pau!
I specialize in tech recruitment, working with all kinds of companies: from early-stage startups to established scale-ups.
What drives me is finding that perfect match where a person doesn’t just fill a role, but truly thrives in it.
As a passionate script kiddie at heart, I genuinely speak the language of the tech world I recruit for, and that makes all the difference.
Cristina
Quiñones
Digital Senior Consultant
Hello, I’m Cristina.
I am a recruitment professional with over 10 years of experience, specializing in digital and corporate talent. I am passionate about working with people and fostering effective communication, combining a data-driven and objective approach with empathy.
I take pride in supporting companies throughout their growth and evolution, recognizing that people are the cornerstone and driving force behind every successful project.
Colleagues and clients alike describe me as an excellent communicator who balances objectivity with empathy in all interactions.
Outside of work, I am most at home near the sea, where I find inspiration and balance.
Sergio
Martinez
Technology Consultant
Hi there! I am Sergio.
I have 5 years of experience as a recruiter, most of them specialized in software and everything that has to do with it (Development, code quality…).
I have helped to achieve their goals for all types of companies, from startups to large companies, both national and multinational. which gives me a clear vision and allows me to understand each client’s needs.
The part I love the most about my job is to find the perfect fit between candidate and company, but when I am not on that, you will see me inside a basketball court, playing some music or reading a book!
If you don't put people at the centre of a recruitment process, both companies and employees lose out.
When hiring, it is vital to focus on people soft skills and not only on professional achievements.
That's why we call ourselves Ikigai (生き甲斐), which is a Japanese term meaning “the reason to live” or “the reason to be”, which is found when you do something you love, that you're good at, that you help the world with, and that you get paid for.
Our methodology is based on finding a match between people's raison d'être and the company's values. Achieving the perfect balance and harmony in company-worker relationships.
Would you like to work with us?
If you're looking for a job opportunity, we help you to refocus your career and bring you closer to your Ikigai.
If you're looking for candidates, we identify their skills and find talent that matches your needs and values.
Write to us!
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