Cecilia Tejada

About

Dynamic and results-driven EHS & Sustainability Leader with over 20 years of international experience driving excellence in Environment, Health, Safety, and Social (EHSS) performance within world-class mining and energy operations. Recognized for developing and executing ESG and Risk Management strategies that align sustainability goals with corporate profitability and operational resilience. Accredited IRCA Lead Auditor and certified verifier for Copper Mark, IRMA, and TSM, with a strong record of ensuring compliance with ICMM, IFC, GISTM, SDGs and GRI standards. Proven ability to lead multicultural teams, implement Integrated Management Systems, and deliver transformative initiatives that strengthen corporate reputation, reduce risk exposure, and create long-term stakeholder value. Strategic thinker, persuasive communicator, and trusted advisor to executive leadership on sustainability and operational excellence.

Experience

• Gerente de Sostenibilidad at Vicuña
  Mar 2026 - Present · 4 mos

  Chile, Argentina

• Director and Senior Technical Lead in Mining - LAC at ERM: Environmental Resources Management
  Mar 2022 - Mar 2026 · 4 yrs 1 mo

• Director de Riesgos e Innovación at EQUITY Risk & Sustainability
  Feb 2021 - Mar 2022 · 1 yr 2 mos

  Empresa dedicada a la asesoría empresarial en riesgos y sostenibilidad ESG (Environment, Social & Governance) en la gestión estratégica empresarial. Socio implementador 2021 del Programa de Negocios Competitivos promocionado por el Global Reporting Initiative (GRI)

• Senior Auditor and Trainer at Bureau Veritas Group
  Sep 2020 - Mar 2022 · 1 yr 7 mos

  Tutora de Cursos especializados: ISO 31000, ISO 22301, ISO 50001, Huella de Carbono, Huella Hidrica, ACV, y cursos trinorma

• Global HSEC Risk Management Advisor - Zinc Department at Glencore
  Nov 2019 - Oct 2020 · 1 yr