Board
Advisor
Independent Strategic Advisor
Independent Strategic Advisor
My work consists of standing outside the structure and close to the decision.
I act as a strategic advisor and thinking partner to CEOs and Boards of Directors when the organization faces decisions that do not allow for simplifications or superficial consensus.
I do not provide opinions or ready-made solutions.
I provide judgment: an external, systemic, and experienced perspective that makes visible what often remains hidden from within—unspoken risks, governance tensions, dysfunctional leadership patterns, and unintended consequences of well-intentioned decisions.
I intervene especially in contexts where the cost of error is high:
- strengthening governance and the executive team,
- strategic inflection points and high-complexity scenarios,
- succession processes, business continuity, and high-impact decisions.
I have served as a board member and director in organizations across different sectors and countries. That experience allows me to bring mature, technical, and human judgment, built in real-world situations rather than abstract theoretical frameworks.
Contribution as a Board Advisor
Juan Pablo combines broad strategic vision with the ability to challenge in a direct yet elegant way, bringing clarity where others see complexity. His distinctive perspective, shaped by years of experience as an advisor across multiple industries, opens deep and actionable conversations. He is a close and committed coach, always present and up to date, who drives leaders to think better and make decisions with greater impact.
Juan Pablo represents 100% value creation in what matters most for any company: talent, and the management and growth of teams. Whether in a consolidated and mature company, or in a start up where getting the fundamentals right is critical, Juan Pablo is that indispensable sounding board for any CEO or member of the Executive Committee. He has the rare ability to make you focus on what truly matters and to prevent you from wasting time on what is irrelevant. An essential partner in management discussions for any CEO.
Juan Pablo is an extraordinary human being, and as a coach he helps you realize what you did not know you were capable of achieving, not through flattering phrases or words designed to boost fragile self esteem, but through challenging questions that confront you with your limits and, by stripping away arrogance, allow you to see the opportunities you can reach not only with direction and effort, but with strategic analysis that gives you the precision to achieve that reality with agility and, above all, with well calculated risks and clear actions.
Juan Pablo is the coach I always recommend to CEOs because, like him, they do not have time for detours; his clarity, assertiveness in communication, and broad frame of reference make having Juan Pablo as an advisor, consultant, or board member like having a Swiss army knife with multiple tools to move organizations forward in different scenarios, no matter how adverse they may seem.
Having Juan Pablo Ventosa as a strategic advisor and external counsel has represented a real shift in the way we think and make decisions. His ability to bring clarity in moments of high complexity and to structure decisions that previously generated noise has significantly elevated our executive effectiveness.
Juan Pablo combines strategic vision, systemic thinking, and a highly accurate reading of organizational dynamics. He does not limit himself to advising: he helps you see what truly matters, challenges what needs to be challenged, and directs focus where it makes the greatest impact. His presence brings calm, rigor, and an external perspective that has become essential for moving forward with strength and a long term outlook.
Juan Pablo is an excellent and highly experienced executive advisor in matters of talent, organization, leadership, and strategy. He asks the right questions and provides the necessary frameworks to stimulate reflection, identify barriers, and generate new perspectives.
He does not remain at the level of theoretical reflection, as he drives the practical grounding of plans by considering impacts and desired outcomes. He combines precision in measurement, common sense in observation, and innovation in approach. An ideal thinking partner for both operational and strategic human capital challenges. And, in addition, a great conversationalist!
Speaking about Juan Pablo and his team is, without a doubt, speaking about professionalism, attentiveness, and a deep understanding of the client’s needs, and of course, a guarantee of achieving the purpose defined in the consulting engagement.
You can simply engage in an interesting and enriching conversation about topics that matter to you and quickly realize the added value he can bring to your company.
He is undoubtedly a strategic partner for your business, as bringing him on board allows you to benefit from the experience they have across different fields and industries, making your overall experience far more enriching; we can attest to the effectiveness of his interventions and the value he delivers, as well as the results generated by the constant challenge he presents and the way he encourages you to see things from different perspectives in order to eliminate biases and make the best possible decisions.
I have had the privilege of working with Juan Pablo as Advisor and Coach to the Executive Committee of Adecco Mexico. Over the past six years, since my arrival in the country, his guidance has been consistent and instrumental in achieving outstanding results both for the company and in strengthening the Executive Committee.
His support has been key in navigating complex stages resulting from the Reform in our industry, contributing significantly to our team’s success.
Juan Pablo is an exceptional professional, with extensive experience, strong adaptability, and a remarkable ability to lead change in challenging environments.
In addition, his human quality is extraordinary, which allows me to consider him not only a strategic ally, but also a great friend. I highly recommend him!








