Antonio Calco' Labruzzo

Group CHRO | SVP Human Resources | Board Member | Entrepreneur | Book Author | Keynote Speaker | Lecturer - Senior Executive Global HR Leader passionate in Organization’s Culture & Talent Strategy, Digital & AI

Switzerland

About

Global Human Resources executive with over 20 years of extensive experience in Business Partnership, Talent Management, and Change Leadership. I've lived and worked in several countries across Europe and China, dealing with global responsibilities in large multinational groups spanning FMCG (food and non-food), Healthcare, Industrial, Trading, and Telecommunications sectors. Specializing in HR Business Partnership, M&A and post M&A Integration, Culture & Values, Change Management, Transformation, Organization Design and Optimization, Employer Branding, Recruitment, Performance Management, Talent Development, Succession Planning, Employee and Industrial Relations, Future of Work, KPIs, People Costs, HRIS, HR Data & Digital, HR Process, AI, GenAI, ML, RPA, BPO, GBS, and SSC. I am passionate about driving impactful HR solutions that align with organizational goals, fostering positive workplace cultures, and leveraging cutting-edge technologies to shape the future of work. My diverse expertise allows me to navigate complexities and deliver results on a global scale. Let's connect and explore how we can collaborate for success in the ever-changing landscape of human resources and business leadership.

Experience

  • Senior Vice President People & Culture Arcera GenMed at Arcera Life Sciences
    2025 - Present · 1 yr 6 mos

  • Advisory Board Member at atlas copilot
    2024 - Present · 2 yrs 6 mos

  • Non Executive Board Member at Networking & Trust
    2022 - Present · 4 yrs 6 mos

  • President and Chairman of the Board - YEX at Camera di Commercio Italiana per la Svizzera
    2019 - Present · 7 yrs 6 mos

  • Takeda (Full-time · 6 yrs 6 mos)
    • Global Head of Human Resources, GREFP and TBS
      2022 - Present · 4 yrs 6 mos

      🌐 GLOBAL TOP 10 PHARMA | 55,000+ PEOPLE | OPERATING IN 80+ COUNTRIES | 30+ PRODUCTION SITES | GLOBAL HR LEADERSHIP ✨ Key Focus Areas: People Strategy and Agenda: Shaping visionary strategies for a diverse global workforce. Talent Marketplace: Pioneering initiatives for identifying and nurturing next-generation leaders. Data and Digital: Leading the charge in leveraging data and digital solutions for HR excellence. Workforce Planning: Strategically aligning our talent pool with organizational goals. Organization Design and Transformation: Driving impactful change across a dynamic global landscape. Life-Long Learning Programs: Championing continuous learning to empower individuals and teams. Wellbeing & DE&I strategy in place: +25% diverse representation in leadership roles within 2 yrs 🏆 Notable Achievements: GBS Organization Excellence: Orchestrated the design and transformation of a Global Business Services (GBS) organization, spanning 7 hubs and 1,400+ professionals, achieving Best in Class status. HR Transformation Impact: Spearheaded a comprehensive HR transformation across 40 countries, impacting 50,000+ individuals and involving the collaboration of 250 HR professionals. Talent-Focused People Agenda: Designed and implemented a purpose-driven culture, emphasizing talent development and holistic well-being, fostering a culture of excellence and fulfillment. Crisis Management Leadership: Navigated crisis management during the pandemic and geopolitical challenges, pioneering new ways of working to ensure resilience and continuity.

    • Global Head of Human Resources, TBS
      2020 - 2022 · 2 yrs