Krista Espaldon specializes in the financial sector, particularly private banking and wealth management. Over the course of nearly a decade in executive search, she has gained an impressive track record and an extensive network in major financial centres across Asia. Her ability to form strong partnerships is further bolstered by a background in client-facing roles within financial advisory firms. Professional Focus Nearly 10 years' experience in executive search Specialist in private banking and wealth management, covering senior roles such as market heads, team heads, executive director- to managing director-level relationship managers, private bankers and product specialists Track record of successful placements of senior executives and market leaders in private banking at the regional level Market expertise in Southeast Asia and North Asia, as well as some South Asian and Middle Eastern markets Fluent in English and Tagalog Business Expertise Principal Consultant at an executive search and leadership advisory firm focused on APAC Senior Consultant and Regional Lead, Private Banking at a major global recruitment firm Executive Search Consultant with a UK-based international recruitment firm Senior Consultant with an executive search firm specializing in financial services in APAC Recruitment Specialist with an executive search firm focused on private banking, investment banking and capital markets Practice Membership Global Industry Practices Financial Services Banking & Capital Markets Institutional Asset Management & Alternatives Wealth Management & Private Banking Global Cross-Sector Practices Private Equity & Venture Capital Education & Certifications Bachelor of Communication Arts at Bicol University, Philippines