International Executive Recruiting Team
The Nason Group has a large and experienced staff. In addition we have a cadre of consultants to add their expertise as needed. Our key team members are as follows:
Partners
Dennis Nason - Chairman, Founder and CEO
Email: dnason@nasonsearch.com
Dennis Nason founded Nason and Nason in 1994. Nason is a serial entrepreneur. Dennis successfully established and managed a variety of entrepreneurial ventures within the international financial services field which included serving as Principal and Director of registered broker - dealer and founding a Miami-based investment banking firm specializing in international corporate finance and investment management.
Dennis established Credit Suisse Miami as Senior Vice President and General Manager and served the same capacity with Banco de la Nación Argentina in 1979. Nason came to Miami with Wells Fargo Bank, as President and Chief Executive Officer of Wells Fargo Bank in Miami. He had been Chief Representative in Mexico City, President of Banco Continental de Panama (a Wells Fargo Bank affiliate) and head of the Latin American division in New York City. Dennis began his banking career at Citibank in New York and Argentina.
Dennis graduated from Harvard Business School in Corporate Financial Management and received a Master of Arts in Law and Diplomacy and a Master of Arts in Economics from the Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy at Tufts University. Dennis holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in physics and mathematics from Washington & Jefferson College.
Dennis takes great pride in being an active member of the community and is involved in a large number of charities as well as industry associations. Dennis was elected President of the Florida International Banker’s Association (FIBA) and was the Founding President of the World Trade Center. He has been inducted to the International Hall of Fame by the World Trade Center of Miami and selected for Who’s Who in International Business in South Florida. Dennis was chosen by Miami Today as Outstanding Community Achiever and recognized in the Book of Leaders. He was also named one of the 101 Most Influential People in South Florida by South Florida CEO magazine. Dennis has served on over twenty Boards including the Ransom Everglades School and the Florida Council of International Development.
Alexandra Nason-Aymerich - President
Email: anason@nasonsearch.com
Alexandra Nason-Aymerich is President and COO of Nason Search and is involved with all operations, recruiting and placements. Ali serves as President of Nason Consulting, a minority owned firm dedicated to group solutions of temporary needs. She has over ten years of experience in the executive recruitment field and has been instrumental in the establishment and expansion of the Nason Temp Solutions division within the Nason Search umbrella of companies. Alexandra is involved in all elements of strategy and business development and is in charge of rapidly expanding this highly successful division. Alexandra joined Nason & Nason following a career in the retail field.
Alexandra graduated from the University of Miami with a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and a minor in Art. She is currently a member of the Junior League of Miami, co-chair of one of the League’s largest fundraising efforts and a member of the Development Council. She is also a member of the Coral Gables Chamber of Commerce where she is actively involved in a steering committee. Alexandra is an active volunteer at the Epiphany school and church.
Directors
Raul Fernandez - Director of Business Development
Email: rfernandez@nasonsearch.com
Raul Fernandez joined Nason & Nason in June 2008 after an extensive career in international banking. He graduated from Law School at the University of Chile and subsequently cum laude at the University of Costa Rica. He started his career at the Central Bank of Chile and after moving to Costa Rica worked at the Costa Rican Central Bank and later became an advisor to the Secretary of the Treasury and Director of Public Credit. In the US he has worked for more than 25 years at several banks and financial institutions specializing in international business, acting in different senior capacities including those of Director, President and CEO. Most recently he was President and CEO of Pine Bank prior to it’s merger with another local bank.
David Pinto - Director
Email: dpinto@nasonsearch.com
David Pinto has had over 30 years of executive experience with leading investment banks, brokerage firms and international banks. He was a senior executive in sales and sales management for The Dreyfus Corporation, Mitchell Hutchins Asset Management, Drexel Burnham and the Bank of New York. In addition he has been actively involved for many years in recruiting with Nason & Nason (1998-2004) and owned a franchise with Snelling Personnel in Boca Raton, FL. He has since returned to Nason and will be actively covering Palm Beach County.
Consultants
Lisa Rek - Senior Consultant - U.S. & Latin America
Email: Lrek@nasonsearch.com
Lisa Rek joined Nason & Nason as a Senior Recruiter in 2005. Lisa brings a strong background and solid experience in recruiting to the Firm. She has over seven years of recruiting experience from Virchaux Partners and Spencer Stuart. Prior to her recruiting career, Ms. Rek worked in banking in her home country of Peru. She has a degree in Business Administration from Berkley College in NY.
Lisa headed Nason & Nason’s office in Lima, Peru. She is responsible for all searching and recruiting needs in the Andean Region, including Peru. She also recruits private bankers and senior banking officers in South Florida and the Latin American market. She is fully bilingual in English and Spanish.
Ana Gabriela Alvarez-Grillet - Senior Recruiting Consultant
Email: agalvarez@nasonsearch.com
Ana Gabriela Alvarez-Grillet joined the firm in 2004. She specializes in temporary assignments, where she manages all levels of positions, and further tackles mid-level permanent positions. As part of the Nason Temp Solutions team she continuously researches the market in order to provide clients and candidates with the industry's highest level of service and information. She has been actively involved with developing the firm’s strategic marketing plans, working closely with senior management. Her responsibilities entail extensive recruiting, sourcing, and candidate selection as well as managing the relationship with top executives. She has extensive knowledge in dealing with compliance procedures for state and national regulations.
Prior to joining Nason & Nason she received her bachelor’s degree in Economics at the University of Florida. While at UF she was actively involved in leading an international student association where she successfully used her organizational skills in order to benefit the University community at large.
Gilda "Cookie" Phillips-Marti - Recruiting Consultant
Email: gmarti@nasonsearch.com
Gilda Phillips-Marti joined Nason & Nason in February 2009. She brings a total of 25 years banking experience which started in the Operations Department primarily in Letters of Credit and progressed to Assistant Vice President in International Private Banking at Credit Suisse Miami Agency. Gilda spent the last 7 years of her banking career at Northern Trust N.A., Key Biscayne office as a Vice President of International Private Banking. Her thorough knowledge of the banking system combined with exceptional interpersonal skills will bring added value and expertise to Nason & Nason clients.
Paul Smith - Panamanian Representative
Email: psmith@nasonsearch.com
Paul Smith joined Nason & Nason in August of 2009 to spearhead the opening of our Panamanian office. Paul has a wealth of experience in international banking culminating in over 35 years of experience in international management including the positions of CEO in two banks and an investment company. After having worked for many years as a banker at various institutions including Banco Continental de Panama, Banco Andino, Siac and Chase Manhattan, Paul became a consultant and has advised many companies on doing business in the region.
Paul has held numerous appointed and elected offices including, Director of the National Banking Commission, Director of the Panamanian Foreign Trade Institute, President of the Panama Bankers Association among various others. He has an intimate knowledge of the Panamanian financial and commercial markets and is well-versed in foreign risk assessment and human resource issues affecting the country and the region.
Paul has traveled extensively in Latin America, Western Europe, and the U.S. throughout his career. He has an international management degree from the American School of International Management “Thunderbird”, as well as an MBA from Nova Southeastern University.
Robert Gutierrez - Senior Recruiter
Email: rgutierrez@nasonsearch.com
Robert Gutierrez joined Nason & Nason as an Executive Recruiter in August. Robert possesses 10 years of solid recruitment experience within numerous industries such as banking, wholesale apparel, hospitality and retail. Prior to joining Nason and Nason, Robert worked for Ocean Bank as an Assistant Vice President and Human Resources Officer for 3 years and managed the recruitment and selection process for the bank as well as facilitating training for bank staff with respect to Regulatory and Compliance overview. Robert also worked at Perry Ellis International for 4 years as Recruitment Manager in the corporate offices in Doral, Fl. where he was responsible for recruiting all corporate positions in the areas of Finance, Accounting, Marketing, Information Technology, Supply Chain Logistics as well as Design and Production positions. Prior to this, Robert worked for Fisher Island Holdings L.L.C. for 3 years as Employment Manager where he was responsible in recruitment and selection of all staff for the private club as well as for the administrative offices.
Robert is involved as an active member of the Greater Miami Society of Human Resources Management Association and serves as an advisory board member on the Florida International University’s Career Management Services for the College of Business Administration. Robert attained a Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources Management from Florida International University.
Norah Dexter - Recruiting Consultant
Email: ndexter@nasonsearch.com
Norah Dexter joined Nason & Nason in October 2010 as a recruiter assigned to Nason Temporary Solutions division. She will also be giving support to the permanent search team. For the past 6 years Norah worked as Senior recruiter promoted to Manager at Executive Search Associates in San Juan P.R.. For 20 years since its inception in the Executive Search arena Executive Search Associates ranked as one of the top recruitment firms on the Island specializing in the banking and pharmaceutical industries. During her years at the firm Norah added Microsoft , Scotiabank, Cornell University, Yodel Chain Supply ,Crowley among others to ESA list of clients. Norah Dexter has a background in sales and marketing and pursued her major in French Literature at the University of Miami.
David Davidoff - Recruiting Consultant
Email: ddavidoff@nasonsearch.com
David Davidoff, SPHR joined Nason & Nason as a Senior Advisor in September 2011. David has over 25 years of Human Resources experience in multiple industries. Prior to joining the firm, David has held executive HR roles with Saks Fifth Avenue, Coconut Grove and SunTrust Banks, SmithKline Bio-Science and several major retail organizations. In addition to his experience as a Human Resources Consultant, his areas of expertise include talent acquisition, supervisory development, performance management systems, employee relations, legal compliance and HR strategy. David is a past and current Vice-President and Executive Board member of the Greater Miami-Dade Society for Human Resource Management. David has a Bachelor’s Degree in Communications and Public Relations from Florida State University.
Administration
Daniel Diaz de Villegas - Research and Administrative Consultant
Email: ddiaz@nasonsearch.com
Daniel Diaz de Villegas joined the Nason Group in July 2007. As the Research and Administrative Consultant, he handles all research, historical records, and new candidate information. He leverages his in-depth knowledge of our extensive data base to assist the Executive Search consultants actively source/recruit the right professionals. He is an integral part of the team and is responsible for maintaining a comprehensive candidate identification and resource data base to meet all our client needs. Daniel is currently pursuing a B.A. degree in Journalism at Florida International University.
Elaine Torricella Cuervo - Deputy Office Manager
Email: ecuervo@nasonsearch.com
Elaine Torricella Cuervo is currently the Deputy Office Manager. She originally joined the firm in February 2000 as a recruiter and spent 6 years managing all types and levels of positions for the permanent placement division of the firm. Her focus was in banking, real estate, legal and support for the Temporary division of the firm as well. She returned to Nason & Nason in October 2008 as Deputy Office Manager working closely with senior management in all firm aspects. Prior to joining the Nason group, Elaine was responsible for fundraising efforts for a private foundation in Latin America and interfacing with its clinic in the national children’s hospital. She comes from a strong retail background and was a small business owner. She is actively involved in the Alumnae Council of the Carrollton School of the Sacred Heart. Elaine graduated from Florida International University School of Arts and Sciences with a major in Psychology and a minor in Social Work.