Cristina Barquero
About Cristina Barquero
Cristina Barquero is a Senior Associate at Spencer Stuart, specializing in talent strategies and organizational design. She has extensive experience in agile transformations and previously held roles at L.E.K. Consulting and McKinsey & Company.
Current Role at Spencer Stuart
Cristina Barquero currently serves as a Senior Associate at Spencer Stuart, a position she has held since 2024. In this role, she focuses on providing strategic insights and solutions to clients, leveraging her extensive background in organizational design and talent strategies. Her work involves collaborating with organizations to enhance their performance and adapt to changing market conditions.
Previous Experience at L.E.K. Consulting
Prior to her current role, Cristina worked at L.E.K. Consulting as the European Organisation & Performance Practice Manager from 2022 to 2024. During her tenure in London, she was responsible for leading initiatives that aimed to improve organizational performance and efficiency. Her experience at L.E.K. Consulting contributed to her expertise in agile transformations.
Career at McKinsey & Company
Cristina Barquero has a notable history with McKinsey & Company, where she held multiple roles from 2016 to 2021. She began as a Recruiting Coordinator, then progressed to Junior Organisational Analyst, and ultimately served as an Organisational Consultant. Her work involved analyzing organizational structures and developing strategies to enhance performance, providing her with a comprehensive understanding of organizational dynamics.
Education and Expertise
Cristina holds a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration from Tecnológico de Costa Rica, which she completed from 2011 to 2016. She furthered her education by obtaining a Master's degree in Organisational and Business Psychology from UCL in 2022. Her academic background supports her expertise in agile transformations and organizational design, equipping her to effectively contribute to business success.
Specialization in Talent Strategies
Cristina specializes in designing talent strategies and processes that drive organizational success. Her focus on effective business structures allows her to assist organizations in navigating complex challenges and achieving their goals. This specialization is a key aspect of her professional identity and informs her approach to consulting.