Stela Ouzounova is a results-focused professional with extensive expertise in assessing and recruiting exceptional leaders. Her international track record of 20 years in executive search and HR demonstrates her ability to connect high-performing individuals and build enduring partnerships. Additional background in coaching gives her insight into candidates’ potential to make an impact. Professional Focus 20 years’ experience in executive search and recruitment, human resources, leadership assessment and development International/cross-border executive search and leadership assessment in pharmaceuticals, energy, finance & banking, technology Develops and executes talent acquisition strategies in collaboration with Managing Partners Published numerous articles, papers and research reports and gave TV and radio interviews on topics related to HR, leadership, Bulgarian labour market and business environment; main editor and co-author of the book Wise Leaders Today Fluent in Bulgarian and English, with good command of Russian and basic German Business Expertise Freelance Researcher/Consultant with Boyden Bulgaria Leadership and business development roles with Equinox Partners coaching and development and Orfea Sonicentre Partner and Executive Director with a global executive search firm, then-biggest in Bulgarian market; promoted from Head of Client Services, Bulgaria and Macedonia and Consultant/Senior Consultant; established new office in Macedonia and developed local team Earlier experience as a foreign language trainer Additional Expertise Human Resources Financial Services Banking & Capital Markets Energy Technology