Executive Search & Talent Consulting

We Find the Leaders Who Shape Your Future

For over 15 years, Explora CS has connected visionary organizations with exceptional talent across the Americas. From C-suite placements to organizational transformation, we navigate complexity to deliver results.

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Who We Are

A Consultancy Built on Trust and Deep Market Insight

Founded in Miami with a strategic reach spanning Latin America, Explora CS brings rigorous methodology and personal attention to every engagement. We believe exceptional hires are not found by chance -- they are discovered through deep understanding of industries, cultures, and leadership dynamics.

  • Deep expertise in cross-border talent acquisition
  • Proprietary assessment frameworks for cultural fit
  • Senior-level consultants on every engagement
  • End-to-end confidential search process
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What We Do

Comprehensive Talent Solutions

From identifying exceptional leaders to transforming organizational structures, our suite of services covers the full spectrum of human capital strategy.

Executive Search

Confidential identification and recruitment of C-suite executives, VPs, and senior directors. We leverage deep industry networks and rigorous assessment to deliver leaders who drive measurable business impact.

Talent Acquisition

Scalable recruitment solutions for mid-to-senior management. Our structured search methodology, combined with market intelligence, ensures faster time-to-hire without compromising quality.

HR Consulting

Strategic advisory on compensation benchmarking, talent mapping, employer branding, and HR technology adoption. We help organizations build competitive people strategies grounded in data.

Leadership Development

Bespoke coaching and development programs for high-potential leaders. From executive coaching to succession planning workshops, we accelerate leadership readiness at every level.

Organizational Design

Restructuring and designing organizations for agility, growth, and efficiency. We analyze operating models, reporting structures, and role architectures to align talent with business strategy.

Board Advisory

Independent board composition reviews, non-executive director searches, and governance consulting. We help boards build the diversity of thought and expertise needed for strategic oversight.

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Our Team

Senior Consultants, Real Results

Each member of our leadership team brings decades of executive search and HR consulting experience. Hover to learn more.

Carolina Mendez

Carolina Mendez

Managing Partner

Miami / Bogota

Carolina Mendez

Managing Partner

20+ years leading executive search mandates in financial services, technology, and consumer goods across the Americas. MBA from Wharton. Former VP at a leading global search firm before founding Explora CS.

Andres Rojas

Andres Rojas

Director, Executive Search

Miami / Mexico City

Andres Rojas

Director, Executive Search

15+ years specializing in technology and healthcare leadership placements. Andres combines rigorous assessment methodology with a vast network across North and Central America. Certified executive coach (ICF-PCC).

Valentina Herrera

Valentina Herrera

Principal, HR Consulting

Miami / Santiago

Valentina Herrera

Principal, HR Consulting

Organizational psychologist with 18 years in talent strategy, compensation design, and leadership assessment. Valentina has led transformation projects for Fortune 500 multinationals expanding into Latin American markets.

Daniel Vargas

Daniel Vargas

Senior Associate

Miami / Sao Paulo

Daniel Vargas

Senior Associate

Bilingual talent researcher with deep expertise in industrial, energy, and infrastructure sectors. Daniel manages candidate pipelines and market intelligence across Brazil and the Southern Cone. MS in Industrial-Organizational Psychology.

Our Journey

15 Years of Building Exceptional Teams

From a two-person consultancy to one of Miami's most trusted talent advisory firms.

2011

Founded in Miami

Carolina Mendez established Explora CS with a vision to bridge top-tier Latin American talent with growing North American enterprises.

2014

100th Placement Milestone

Reached our first major milestone, with a 94% retention rate across placements in financial services and technology sectors.

2017

HR Consulting Division Launched

Expanded beyond search into strategic HR advisory, organizational design, and leadership development programs.

2020

Latin America Expansion

Opened satellite operations in Bogota, Mexico City, and Santiago, establishing a true pan-American search capability.

2024

500+ Placements, 120+ Clients

Surpassed 500 successful placements with a 96% retention rate. Recognized as a top boutique search firm serving the Americas.

Ready to Find Your Next Leader?

Let us put 15 years of search expertise and deep market insight to work for your organization.

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