Our  Services
Recruitment

Acquire High-Impact Talent

We are a process driven firm. Through deep understanding of local cultures and behaviors as well as global corporate values, we´ve developed the ability to design tailored services based on the specific needs of each of our customers.

Our  Services
Consulting

Leverage talent for innovation and growth

We are a process driven firm. Through deep understanding of local cultures and behaviors as well as global corporate values, we´ve developed the ability to design tailored services based on the specific needs of each of our customers.

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Career Services

Helping individuals achieve sustainable development.

Help achieve specific personal and professional goals by developing potential, improving relationships, and enhancing performance. As an executive, your career success will depend on an ongoing strategy, active engagement in your career direction, and routine updates of your resume and online presence.

Our  Regions

Global Reach With Local Knowledge

The firm's headquarters are located in Houston and it has offices in Guadalajara, Monterrey, Mexico City with partner firms in the rest of the world .

Alder Koten Global

Headhunters | Mexico

Alder Koten is an executive search firm with an executive recruiting network across Monterrey, Mexico City, and Guadalajara. We deliver retained C-suite and board searches for multinationals, private-equity portfolios, and large Mexican enterprises, aligning leadership assessment and recruitment with cross-border operational realities.

US companies hiring in Mexico and Mexican enterprises seeking headhunters and executive recruiters rely on our Mexico recruiters to connect regional market intelligence with North American leadership expectations and nearshoring talent needs.

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Our Offices in Mexico

Office Leadership

Our Mexico practice is led by founding partners across three offices, with engagement and recruiting leadership assigned by industry expertise and regional requirements.

jose_ruiz Jose Ruiz

CEO & Managing Partner

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Jorge_Davalos-800 Jorge Dávalos

Managing Partner

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SIlvia_Flores_Executive_Search_Alder_Koten-800 Silvia Flores

Managing Partner

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Felipe Llaguno Managing Partner Felipe Llaguno

Managing Partner

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Three Offices, One Leadership Ecosystem

USMCA-driven nearshoring has intensified demand for bilingual executives who can manage Mexico-U.S. operations. The strongest executive recruiting engagements map talent flows between industrial Monterrey, corporate Mexico City, and the Guadalajara tech corridor to build leadership teams that scale across regions for manufacturing, automotive, and technology growth.

Border manufacturing hubs face high turnover and regulatory complexity under IMMEX, while HQ centers require strategic and governance-ready leadership. We balance both realities by sourcing and recruiting executives who understand operational cadence and board-level accountability, delivering retained recruitment with a disciplined methodology, discretion, and speed. For organizations comparing executive recruiting firms in Mexico, this model reduces mis-hires and protects sensitive searches.

The scarcest profiles are binational leaders who can align global standards with local execution. Our integrated research and talent acquisition model targets passive candidates and supports succession planning for family-owned enterprises transitioning toward institutional governance. Cross-border recruiting is led by a single team to ensure consistency between Mexico and U.S. stakeholders.

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Industry Expertise

Leadership needs vary by industry. Our sector focus across the Americas, with reach into select global markets, helps you secure leaders who fit your market and moment.

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