Client Success Stories
European Travel Tech Scale Up
We had known Cristina for years and highly valued her international experience helping travel tech companies scale into new markets.
At a key stage of BEONx's international expansion, Cristina and the SMYT team helped us define and execute our hiring strategy for key sales roles across the DACH region, Northern Europe, and Southern Europe. Their knowledge of local markets, strong network, and strategic perspective were instrumental in identifying the right talent.
SMYT combined rigor, agility, and a deep understanding of our business, becoming a trusted partner in supporting our international growth.
Rubén Sánchez
CEO · European Travel Tech Startup
Global Hospitality & Travel Tech Company
"SMYT helped us tackle the challenge of attracting talent for strategic areas, with a clear vision of the required profile and an agile, precise execution."
I met Cristina during her previous professional stage, where she already demonstrated her strong work ethic and results-driven approach. That prior experience gave me complete confidence in relying on her in this new phase as SMYT's founder, especially for filling key positions within our team, where she has delivered outstanding results.
Her support was key in achieving our growth objectives at a crucial moment. Her approach blends professionalism and dedication, making every collaboration a truly valuable experience.
Emilio Galán ↗
Co-founder & CTO · Global Hospitality & Travel Tech Company
Professional Transitioning to the Saudi Market
"Cristina helped me build the confidence and strategy I needed to successfully find a job in Saudi Arabia."
I had arrived in Riyadh barely six months earlier and was looking for professional opportunities when I decided to work with Cristina. Her enthusiasm, professionalism and attention to detail made a difference from the very first moment.
Working with Cristina made me feel much more confident throughout the entire process and gave me a very valuable perspective on the local market.
Fabiola M.
Professional transitioning to the Saudi market
Senior Professional in Career Transition
"Job searching is not just about finding a role — it's about finding the right one, without losing sight of where you want to go."
After several experiences where the reality of the job didn't match what had been promised, I knew I needed more than a placement. I needed a clear professional strategy — one that was realistic given my personal constraints and aligned with the career I actually wanted to build.
Working with Cristina gave me something I hadn't found through trial and error: the perspective of someone who operates from the other side of senior hiring processes. She helped me validate what was already working, sharpen my positioning, and walk into interviews with real confidence. The market started responding differently — and I understood why.
Alba de Juana
Senior Professional in Career Transition
Paraty Tech
"When you're preparing a company for investor entry and significant inorganic growth, you can't afford to get hiring wrong."
We needed to bring in strategic management profiles to lead this growth — and we chose SMYT because Cristina comes from the industry — she doesn't need context, she already has it. That hyper-specialisation in hospitality tech meant she understood our product, our competitors, the ecosystem and not just what profiles we needed, but why they mattered for this stage.
Cultural fit is non-negotiable for us. We knew she would not only find the right candidates, but read and convey who we are — and she delivered exactly that.
Gina
Founder & CEO · Paraty Tech
