The people behind Ella.

Ella is led by Deli Matsuo and the Ella Executive Search team: the people who run the searches, the research and the recruiting partnerships.

Leadership

Managing director and partners.

  • Deli Matsuo

    Deli Matsuo

    Managing Director

    More than 20 years in HR and tech startups. Founder of AppusHR and a mentor in the startup ecosystem.

  • Barbara Avrella

    Barbara Avrella

    Partner · Executive Tech Recruiter

    A journalist with a PhD in Social Communication and a background in research.

  • Iasmin Ribeiro

    Iasmin Ribeiro

    Partner · Executive Tech Recruiter

    Came from a career as an executive secretary, with experience in startups and the innovation ecosystem.

  • Mervyn Lowe

    Mervyn Lowe

    Partner · Executive Sales

    An executive with a background in sales leadership and business development in technology.

  • Mariana Fontoura

    Mariana Fontoura

    Partner · Executive Tech Recruiter

    Identifies technology talent and connects it with the companies that need it.

Team

Research, recruiting and finance.

  • Larissa Martini

    Larissa Martini

    Executive Tech Researcher

    Talent research and market mapping for executive searches.

  • Francieli Traesel

    Francieli Traesel

    Executive Tech Recruiter

    Hosts the Tech Me Up podcast and recruits across the tech startup ecosystem.

  • Inaie Melo

    Inaie Melo

    Executive Tech Researcher

    Talent intelligence and candidate analysis for executive roles.

  • Mariana Andreolla

    Mariana Andreolla

    Executive Tech Recruiter

    Connects technology professionals with roles that fit where they want their careers to go.

  • Betina Appolo

    Betina Appolo

    Executive Tech Researcher

    Technical recruiting for the US and Brazilian tech markets, with AI-assisted sourcing and assessment tools.

  • Fabiana Fermo

    Fabiana Fermo

    Finance Analyst

    Financial and administrative management: billing, accounts payable and receivable, cash flow and treasury.

Source: the team page on ellaexecutivesearch.com (opens in a new tab)See the three services

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