
Jose is the CEO and managing partner at Alder Koten. and president of IMD International Search Group. His clients include some of the world’s most recognized organizations and investors.
In his recruiting practice, Jose Ruiz partners with clients in the industrial and consumer markets to help them recruit talent and develop thriving cultures. Working broadly across sectors Jose’s team specializes in upstream and downstream supply chain, manufacturing, logistics, distribution and transportation with a strong focus on digital transformation, auto industry electrification, and Industry 4.0.
As an active member of the Conscious Capitalism movement, Jose is part of a global community of business leaders dedicated to elevating humanity through business
Jose serves on the board of IMD International Search Group, Shelmex, and Concious Capitalism Mexico.
+1 (713) 476-9000
jose.ruiz@alderkoten.com

Executive Search in North America (United States, Canada, and Mexico)
Offices in Houston, Mexico City, Monterrey, Guadalajara. with partner firms in Australia, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Chile, China, Denmark, Finland, France, Hong Kong, Italy, Germany, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Poland, Russia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey, and United Kingdom
April 8, 2023
We all deal with an underlying internal conflict from the day we are born until we die. It is the conflict between seeking the comfort of […]
April 3, 2023
Those specializing in a “how” are more vulnerable to disruption than those specializing in a “what” because their expertise is often tied to a specific technology […]
April 1, 2023
The Design Organize Execute and Sustain (DOES) framework and the PAEI model developed by Dr. Ichak Adizes are both management frameworks designed to help organizations improve […]
April 1, 2023
The Design, Organize, Execute, and Sustain (DOES) framework is a contemporary approach designed by Jose J Ruiz for continuous improvement that can help organizations to achieve […]
May 22, 2020
Approximately one-third to half of the world's population is introverts. With this figure in mind, most likely, you have introverts on your team. These individuals are likely quieter than their loud-talking colleagues, as they don't like attracting attention to themselves.
April 2, 2020
The only difference between introverts and extroverts is their energy management. Extroverts are energized by having people around them, so they feel the most alive when they're with other people. Extroverts' "battery" is located outside themselves. These are 6 things you need to do when leading introverts.
March 26, 2020
The Coronavirus crisis escalated as the week advanced, and it brought global economies to a screeching halt. The United States declared a national emergency this week as cases grew. 2,800 coronavirus cases have not been reported in the US, with 58 deaths.
March 17, 2020
Working remotely is not about being tech-savvy or having the right tools. It's about being effective as a team when we are not in the same building. It's about achieving communication and coordination without being in front of each other. Most importantly, it's about the clarity of expectations and accountability so we can make independent decisions and judgments.