Genty Recruitment
G2Top rated LATAM recruitment agency on G2 and Clutch

Hire Chief AI Officer in LATAM

Access pre-vetted Chief AI Officer candidates from Latin America — executive AI leaders who set strategy, build teams, and drive AI-powered business transformation.

AI strategy, governance, team building60–70% cost savings vs US3-month replacement guarantee

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CAIO Skills

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Chief AI Officer hiring · LATAM

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Everything you need to hire a Chief AI Officer in LATAM

We assess executive AI leadership — strategy formation, AI governance, team building, business transformation, risk management, and demonstrated AI product impact.

Executive AI

CAIO assessment

We verify AI strategy, governance, and business transformation — at the executive level.

AI StrategyAI GovernanceML Team BuildingBoard CommunicationAI Product StrategyEthics & Responsible AIAI Risk ManagementVendor / Build vs BuyResearch → ProductionCross-functional AIAI Budget ($5M+)Regulatory Compliance
Industries

AI leaders across sectors

From enterprise AI transformation to FinTech AI governance — CAIOs for your industry.

SaaSeCommerceAI / MLMartechCrypto / Web3
LATAM Markets

Hire AI leaders across LATAM

Argentina, Brazil, Mexico — AI executives who have led AI transformation at major LATAM companies.

Why hire in LATAM Chief AI Officers

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Enterprise AI strategy

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Our CAIO candidates set comprehensive AI strategy — identifying opportunities, prioritizing initiatives, and building roadmaps that deliver measurable business value from AI.

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AI governance & risk

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They establish AI governance frameworks — model risk management, bias monitoring, regulatory compliance, and responsible AI practices that protect your organization.

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Timezone for executive alignment

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CAIOs attend board meetings and C-suite strategy sessions. LATAM's 4–8 hour overlap ensures full participation in all strategic discussions.

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60–70% lower than US salaries

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A CAIO earns $14,000–$22,000/month in LATAM vs $35,000–$60,000 in the US. C-suite AI leadership at competitive rates.

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Research to production bridge

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Our leaders bridge AI research and production — ensuring ML teams ship products, not just papers, and that AI experiments become revenue-generating features.

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AI team architecture

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They design AI orgs — research teams, ML engineering, AI platform, and applied AI groups with clear missions, career paths, and collaboration models.

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Your trusted partner for hiring Chief AI Officers in LATAM

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From AI strategy to governance — Chief AI Officers who drive AI-powered business transformation.

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How we find your perfect hire

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Candidate funnel

/1 — Discovery Brief

We start every search with a detailed intake session to understand your role inside and out.

  • Tech stack, seniority, and team structure
  • Culture, working style, and timezone requirements
  • Compensation benchmarks for LATAM markets
  • Success criteria and interview process design
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AI initiatives not delivering ROI?

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Our CAIO candidates bring business focus — prioritizing AI initiatives by ROI, setting success metrics, and ensuring AI investments translate into measurable business outcomes.

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No AI governance in place?

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We screen for governance expertise — CAIOs who establish model risk management, bias monitoring, and regulatory compliance frameworks before issues arise.

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Months to find a CAIO?

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Chief AI Officer is the most scarce executive role in tech. We maintain 40+ pre-vetted candidates and deliver first shortlists in 10–14 days.

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$500K+ for a CAIO?

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US CAIOs command $400K–$700K+. LATAM offers same executive AI experience at $168K–$264K. Fixed-fee from $2,900.

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GENTY vs hiring a CAIO alone

GENTY delivers pre-vetted CAIO candidates with verified AI strategy, governance, and business transformation track records.

GENTY Recruitment
Traditional agencies
AI strategy, governance, and business impact assessed
Executive recruiter referral network
40+ pre-vetted CAIO candidates in pipeline
Cold outreach to LinkedIn profiles
First candidates in 10–14 business days
16–24 weeks to first qualified candidate
Fixed-fee pricing from $2,900 per hire
25–33% of annual salary ($50K–$200K)
3-month replacement guarantee included
No guarantee — restart if it doesn't work
AI transformation + governance verified
Reference checks only
English C1/C2 + remote work readiness verified
Self-reported language proficiency

Top-rated on Clutch and G2 for quality, transparency, and results

Trusted by global startups and enterprises building teams in LATAM

5-star client satisfaction, verified by Clutch

Top Clutch Executive Search Mexico 2026
Top Clutch HR Recruiting Uruguay 2026
Top Clutch HR Recruiting Mexico City 2026
Top Clutch HR Recruiting Argentina 2026
G2 Clients Love Us

What our clients say

Daniel Maloney

CEO, Tailwind

Their communication was also strong, and they made the whole hiring process feel less stressful. GENTY helped us reduce hiring time and quickly filled roles with high-quality candidates who matched the required skills.

Bob Karlseng

CEO, Title Company

They knew the type of experience and temperament needed for the roles.

Kara Banosian

CMO, Stavvy

They did not simply post resumes; they provided us with candidates who were a real fit, saving us time and effort in the hiring process.

Matt Martin

CTO, Tech Startup

GENTY recruitment helped us quickly find software engineers. Their team was proactive and made scheduling effortless.

Paul Rees

CEO, Spikr

The best thing about GENTY Recruitment was that they really comprehended our company culture and needs. They presented a shortlist of candidates in a timely manner.

Keith Hales

CEO, InfoSystems, Inc.

Their strength was in understanding the technical depth of our roles while still focusing on cultural fit. Communication was clear and consistent throughout.

Lalit Mangal

CEO, Airmeet

Instead of just filling positions, they focused on bringing in people who could grow and evolve with us.

Carlo Gualandri

CEO, Soldo

Their project management was very professional.

Melissa K.

Head of TA, Enterprise Client

Reliable partner for building a strong team. We liked how organized and structured the process was.

Praful Chavda

Founder, Startup

They took time to understand our team dynamics, not just the job description.

Greg Williams

President, Audigent

The most impressive fact to us was that they knew our industry and hiring requirements well. They demonstrated excellent communication, timely delivery, and receptiveness to feedback.

David Hsu

CEO, Retool

They not only sent resumes but also brought us candidates who really matched what we were seeking.

Transparent pricing

Our pricing

Choose the service that fits your hiring needs. No hidden fees, no surprises.

Recruitment

from $2,900

Fixed-fee hiring for tech, sales & operations roles across LATAM

  • 3-month replacement guarantee
  • No upfront payments — pay on results
  • First candidates within 3–5 days
  • Pre-vetted & culturally screened
  • Dedicated recruiter assigned

Staffing

from $99/mo

We hire, onboard & manage — you focus on building your product

  • Per-employee monthly fee
  • Payroll, compliance & benefits handled
  • Onboarding & HR support included
  • Flexible scale up or down anytime
  • Dedicated account manager

Executive Search

Custom

C-level & VP hires for companies scaling in LATAM and beyond

  • Confidential & targeted headhunting
  • Leadership assessment & culture fit
  • Market mapping & competitor analysis
  • 6-month replacement guarantee
  • Board-ready candidate shortlists

Salary Benchmarking

Custom

Data-driven compensation insights for LATAM markets

  • Country & role-specific salary data
  • Percentile-based compensation bands
  • Benefits & equity benchmarking
  • Market trends & hiring insights
  • Custom PDF report delivered

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about working with GENTY Recruitment.

The Chief AI Officer owns an organization's AI strategy — identifying AI opportunities, building AI teams, governing AI use, managing AI risk, and ensuring AI investments deliver measurable business value.

Yes. The CAIO focuses specifically on AI/ML — strategy, governance, team building, and business impact. The CTO covers broader engineering; Head of Data focuses on data infrastructure and analytics.

We assess AI strategy formation, ML team building (research + engineering), AI governance frameworks, business case development, executive communication, and track record of shipping AI products.

Companies investing significantly in AI benefit from dedicated AI leadership — especially for AI governance, cross-functional AI strategy, and ensuring AI initiatives move from experiments to production.

Chief AI Officers in LATAM earn $14,000–$22,000/month — 60–70% less than US rates of $35,000–$60,000/month.

First shortlists in 10–14 business days. CAIO roles average 30–45 days from kickoff to signed offer.

Yes. CAIOs attend board meetings and executive strategy sessions. LATAM's 4–8 hour overlap ensures full participation in strategic discussions.

Every placement comes with a 3-month replacement guarantee at no additional cost.

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