Fernando Espinosa

Fernando Espinosa is CEO of Top Notch Finders, Inc., a Sanford Rose Associates executive search franchise specializing in the CaliBaja binational corridor.

Over 32 years, Fernando has placed more than 1,300 executives across manufacturing, aerospace, life sciences, semiconductors, and technology—serving clients ranging from privately held enterprises to Fortune 500 and private equity portfolio companies globally, throughout the United States, Mexico, and Latin America, and especially in the CaliBaja region.

His proprietary Talent MetaManagement & neuroscience-based executive assessment methodology has earned recognition by Forbes for six consecutive years, Business Insider (top 7% nationally), HR Tech Outlook, and Aerospace & Defense Review as a Top search firm.

Fernando serves as President of Magnolias, a San Diego nonprofit supporting Latina migrant women, and is active in regional economic development through LEAD San Diego, the San Diego Regional Chamber of Commerce, the San Diego County Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, and the San Diego and Tijuana EDCs. He is a frequent speaker and published thought leader on cross-border talent strategy, executive leadership competencies, and US-Mexico binational workforce development.

Fluent in English, Spanish, Japanese, and French.

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