Executive Search • Industrial & Energy

Leadership and high-impact talent when the hire must be right.

Directiva Executive Search LLC collaborates with industrial and energy-focused organizations to deliver leadership and critical-impact talent when access, credibility, and discretion matter more than volume.

Discreet outreach Focused shortlists Industry fluency

When it matters most

Why companies engage Directiva

Directiva is typically engaged when a role requires targeted outreach, market insight, and a search process designed to identify the right individual, not simply generate candidates.

Industrial operations leadership
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Leadership & Revenue-Critical Positions
Operational and commercial hires where stability, team culture, and measurable results matter.
Discreet executive transition
02
Confidential Leadership Transitions
Discreet replacements and succession planning when leadership changes must be managed carefully.
Specialized technical work environment
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Specialized Technical Expertise
Highly technical positions requiring sector knowledge to identify and attract the right professionals.
Growth and operations scale
04
Growth Without Internal Bandwidth
Strategic search support when internal recruiting teams lack the capacity to pursue focused industry outreach.

Methodology

How we work

A successful search begins with clarity. This means aligning on what success looks like in the role, applying disciplined evaluation, and understanding what motivates high-performing professionals to consider change.

01

Define What Success Looks Like

Before outreach begins, we align on what success in the role actually requires—not just the job description.

  • Role outcomes and performance expectations
  • Must-have experience versus preferred background
  • Leadership style and team dynamics
02

Engage the Right Professionals

Many of the strongest candidates in industrial markets are not actively applying on job boards. Outreach is conducted through informed conversations that reflect the realities of the role, the organization, and the market.

  • Discreet targeted outreach
  • Industry-informed discussions
  • Clear positioning of the opportunity
03

Present Candidates Who Fit

Shortlists are intentionally focused. Each candidate is evaluated not only for capability, but for how they will operate within the team and environment.

  • Quality over volume
  • Operational and cultural fit considered
  • Clear rationale behind each recommendation
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Support the Transition

Search does not end with an accepted offer. Directiva remains involved through the decision and onboarding stages to help support a successful transition for both the organization and the individual.

  • Decision support and alignment
  • Guidance through offer acceptance
  • Continuity through onboarding

Directiva searches are selective by design—fewer mandates, deeper attention, and stronger long-term outcomes.


Capability

Services & Role Focus

Directiva Executive Search supports leadership and critical-impact hiring across operational, commercial, and executive functions.

Operational & Field Leadership
  • Operations Managers
  • Regional Leaders
  • Plant & Site Leadership
  • Field Service Leadership
Commercial & Business Roles
  • Strategic Sales
  • Account Leadership
  • Market Development
Executive Leadership
  • Director-Level Leadership
  • Vice Presidents
  • Succession-Critical Roles (including C-Suite)

Founder
Paula Guerra - Founder, Directiva Executive Search

Paula Guerra

Founder, Directiva Executive Search

Operational credibility meets disciplined search

Paula Guerra founded Directiva Executive Search LLC after building her career within industrial markets and later leading direct-hire recruitment efforts across energy and operational environments.

Her experience spans sectors where operational credibility, technical understanding, and leadership stability influence business performance.

Clients typically engage Paula when roles require competitive outreach, discretion, and industry fluency, particularly where operational credibility, team acceptance, and long-term business stability matter.


Next step

Choose the right path to start the conversation

Whether you are hiring for a critical role or considering a strategic move, Directiva provides a clear and confidential starting point.