Bernardita Mena Aldunate

“I believe in the power of leadership to improve organizations. My passion is finding the right talent and aligning company culture with strategy to make businesses better.” 

Meet Bernardita, Stanton Chase’s Global Vice Chair of People Excellence and Managing Director at Stanton Chase Chile.

An Authority on Corporate Leadership

Before joining the executive search world, Bernardita built a successful career as a corporate leader. She served as Head of Organizational Development for Latin America for a multinational services company. In this role, which was an amalgamation of organizational development and human resources, she led projects related to engagement, talent development, succession planning, and change management.

Bernardita currently serves on the Board of Directors at Stanton Chase, having been first elected to this role in 2023. She also holds the position of Regional Vice President for the LATAM Region. Previously, she held the role of Global Leader for Assessment Services.

Bernardita is proud to represent women and Latin America in top leadership at a globally acclaimed company like Stanton Chase. Her mission is to create opportunities for people from diverse backgrounds to follow their dreams. 

Where Psychology and Business Meet

Bernardita’s educational background includes a psychology degree from Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile and an MBA from EADA Business School (Barcelona). She is also a candidate for International Certification in Company Direction from the IOD Institute of Directors (UK). 

When she is not working, Bernardita enjoys traveling, dancing, doing arts and embroidery, and spending time with her three kids.