Lauren Perazza Fontánez

Director, Research & Associates at NU Advisory Partners

Lauren Perazza Fontánez has extensive experience in executive search and talent acquisition. Lauren currently holds the position of Director of Research & Associates at NU Advisory Partners, an AI and tech-led executive search and advisory firm. In this role, Lauren matches industry-leading tech and AI tools with a network of experienced professionals to provide informed counsel on complex people challenges.

Prior to joining NU Advisory Partners, Lauren worked as an Executive Search Researcher at Google, specializing in Marketing & Communications roles. However, they were impacted by company layoffs in January 2023. Before their time at Google, Lauren spent seven years at Russell Reynolds Associates, a leading executive search and assessment firm. Lauren worked as an Executive Search and Assessment Professional, primarily focusing on the Technology Sector and Consumer Digital Media Practice.

Lauren also has experience in talent acquisition and research roles. Lauren worked as a Talent Acquisition Sourcer at The Weather Channel, supporting recruitment efforts for the Advertising Sales department. Additionally, Lauren worked at WPP as a Research Associate and Recruitment Assistant, where they conducted research and provided support for executive search processes.

Earlier in their career, Lauren held positions as an Assistant to the Coordinator of the Romance Languages Department at Hunter College, an Editorial Assistant at LifeTime Media, and an Editorial Intern at Flame Tree Publishing. These roles provided their with a diverse range of skills, including organization, research, and administrative support in various industries.

Overall, Lauren Perazza Fontánez has a strong background in executive search, talent acquisition, and research, with experience in both corporate and agency settings. Lauren brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to their current role at NU Advisory Partners.

Lauren Perazza Fontánez earned their B.A. in English and Politics from Ithaca College from 2004 to 2008. Prior to that, they completed their high school education at Academia del Perpetuo Socorro in 2004.

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NU Advisory Partners is a retained executive search and advisory firm focused on senior executive, operating, and board positions. We help organizations solve their toughest leadership challenges, beginning with recruitment of exceptional individuals who can catalyze growth, and also including assessments of human capital issues that are most critical to our clients’ success. The bedrock of our service is our deep expertise: we know the issues and trends that are driving change throughout the economy, and we’ve built considerable experience working with private capital firms, including private and growth equity plus venture capital firms, on the unique challenges of their portfolio companies. What sets us apart is not just what we do but how we do it: we value inspiration, aspiration, drive, directness, empowerment, and agility. We welcome team members and clients alike who share our values, and believe in a NU way to strengthen the future of business. Learn more about us at https://nuadvisorypartners.com