Overview

Lucas Thomaz is a principal in Heidrick & Struggles’ São Paulo office and a member of the Healthcare & Life Sciences Practice, focusing on pharmaceutical, medical device, and healthcare provider companies. He leads executive search and leadership advisory projects across all major organizational disciplines, including marketing, sales, medical, business development, and HR.

Experience

Before joining Heidrick & Struggles, Lucas was a senior partner at Stanton Chase, a global consulting firm focused on executive search and talent development. Earlier in his career, he led healthcare, life sciences, and consumer practices at another global executive search firm, managing C-level and senior leadership engagements.

Lucas began his career in marketing roles at multinational companies such as Johnson & Johnson, Unilever, and Bunge, giving him firsthand insight into the challenges of strategic leadership.

Throughout his career, Lucas has built long-standing relationships based on trust, deep market knowledge, and a commitment to client success.

His ability to identify, assess, and attract high-impact executives has consistently delivered value in complex business contexts.

Education

Mackenzie University, São Paulo, Bachelor’s Degree in Marketing