Ana Ramos-Prudhommeaux
Executive Search for senior and complex roles—supported by a deeper understanding of leadership, culture and integration.
I help companies and executive-search partners identify the right talent for critical assignments, navigate complex markets and support leaders as they step into new roles. With experience across Asia, Latin America and Europe, I bring rigorous search execution, cultural intelligence and a practical, people-centered approach.
20+ years in executive search, leadership development and international business
Experience across China, Asia, Latin America and Europe
Spanish & English; conversational French and Mandarin
Professional Overview
- Global Footprint19 years in China; Europe, Latin America
- Education HighlightsCandidate – EMSC Innovation & EntrepreneurshipHEC Paris (2024–2026)Postgraduate Diploma in Strategic MarketingITESO, MexicoBA in Accounting & FinanceITESO, Mexico
- Primary SpecialtiesExecutive Search, Search Delivery, Talent Mapping, Executive Integration, Intercultural Leadership
- LanguagesSpanish (Native) • English (Full Professional) • French (Conversational) • Mandarin Chinese (Conversational)
How I can support you
Executive Search is the main commercial entry point. Talent Development strengthens integration and leadership impact after talent has been identified or hired.
Professional Accreditations
Talent decisions shape business outcomes.
The right appointment can accelerate a business. The wrong one can create avoidable cost, disruption and loss of momentum. I support organizations and search firms on senior and complex assignments with a combination of search expertise, market insight, candidate assessment and cross-cultural perspective.
My work is grounded in discretion, sound judgment and a clear understanding of the human side of business performance—from identifying the right leader to supporting successful integration after the hire.
From the appointment to a successful start
Intercultural perspective and executive integration sit alongside the search. I help organizations and search partners connect the hiring decision with the conditions a leader needs in the first months: stakeholder alignment, culture, and a clear early-impact path.
Search expertise with a broader talent lens
International search perspective
Shaped by extensive experience in China, Asia, Latin America and Europe.
Senior-level search experience
Across industrial, manufacturing, automotive, logistics, supply chain, FMCG and international business environments.
What happens after the offer
A practical understanding of executive transition, culture, leadership behavior and team integration.
Flexible engagement
As an independent consultant or as a collaborative extension of an executive-search team.
Professional discretion
Respect for confidentiality, non-solicitation and client-specific protocols.
Expertise Built Over 20 Years
Co-Founder, Executive Consultant & Facilitator
2016 – PresentNextStep Services Limited • Shanghai, China & Mexico
Independent consulting across Executive Search, Talent Development and international leadership contexts. Support for organizations and search partners on senior assignments, integration and facilitated learning.
Associate Partner
2025 – PresentOPNRGame • Hong Kong & LatAm
Facilitating trust, active transparency, and high-performance cross-team leadership through neuroscience-driven, gamified corporate learning experiences.
Founder & Director
2014 – 2023Compass Business Consulting • China & Asia
Curated elite retained Executive Search, leadership facilitation, and executive integration programs for multinational corporations building operations throughout the Asia-Pacific region.
Managing Director – Shanghai Office
2004 – 2013AIMS International – Human Capital Partners China
Headed executive search efforts in Greater China, successfully placing C-Suite leaders and directors within key industrial, logistics, manufacturing, and FMCG sectors.
Experience across complex business environments
I have supported leadership and talent initiatives across industrial, manufacturing, automotive, logistics, supply chain, FMCG and international-growth environments. I work with organizations and partner firms in Mexico, Latin America and cross-border contexts.
Looking for senior talent—or experienced support on a search?
Let’s discuss the assignment, market context and the type of support that will add the most value.
Discuss a Search AssignmentLinkedIn Profile
/in/anajramosBased in Guadalajara, Mexico • Working with clients internationally.