Francesca Gervasoni

Global People Manager, Change Management, Employee engagement and growth

Torre Boldone, Lombardy, Italy

About

HR manager with almost 20 years of experience gained in different roles with growing responsibilities both at local and international level. Proven experience in Change Management and implementing organizational transformations, Talent Acquisition and Talent Management. Passionate about People, leading Change and develop high performing teams.

Experience

  • ABB (Full-time · 6 yrs 3 mos)
    • Global HR Manager - Business Line Switchgear
      May 2024 - Present · 2 yrs 2 mos

      Partnering the creation and the grow of Business Line Switchgear, that builds solutions for distributing energy at global level. As HR Business Partner I care about people their grow and impact on the business!

    • HUB Europe, Middle East&Africa HR Business Partner
      Apr 2020 - Apr 2024 · 4 yrs 1 mo

      Translating business goals into HR priorities and ensuring effective implementation within the HUB of 14 Countries (IT, ZA, UAE, TR, EG, PL, CZ, BG, DE, SE, NO, EE, RU, SA). Understand the Business drivers, the current and long-term strategy and identify opportunities for HR to add value to the Business.

  • HUB Europe HR Business Partner and Global HR Team Project member at ABB Hitachi Join Venture
    Mar 2019 - Mar 2020 · 1 yr 1 mo

    Project Team Member of ABB- HITACHI Joint Venture Creation – Global HR Workstream Support Carve Out Project for separating PG Division from ABB and move it to Hitachi. Team member of the global HR workstream – Employee Transfer. In addition, I've been HUB HRBP role for Power Grids – High Voltage – Central and South Europe.

  • ABB (12 yrs)
    • Global HR Manager - Quality and Operations
      Jan 2018 - Mar 2019 · 1 yr 3 mos

      Define the HR work plan for Quality & Operations corporate function, in line with the business and Group HR strategies and ensures timely delivery. Assist management to align people and organization capabilities with mid- and long-term business needs, with particular focus on developing and retaining top talents Build a diverse global talent pool that ensures a deep level of succession is delivered for all positions key to achieving the functions business strategies Coach and support business leaders on organizational design. Participate actively in developing the organization structure and culture

    • HR Business Partner - Corporate Functions
      Jan 2013 - Dec 2017 · 5 yrs

      HR Business Partner of Group Functions at Country Level. Provide support for the implementation of the people strategy within Country functions in Italy. Ensure that the organization has the people capabilities to deliver present and future business goals. Oversee implementation of all HR processes within area of responsibility, including workforce planning, succession planning, performance management, talent management, low performers management, talent acquisition, remuneration, workforce reduction and restructuring initiatives. Oversee activities regarding industrial relations and organized labor within area of responsibility.

    • Talent Acquisition Manager for Italy and Mediterranean Region
      Apr 2010 - Dec 2012 · 2 yrs 9 mos

      Manage recruitment and employer branding activities at Mediterranean Region level, with a direct responsibility at country level in Italy.

  • ABB SACE Spa (2 yrs 2 mos)
    • HR Specialist
      Jan 2006 - Apr 2007 · 1 yr 4 mos

      Support the Business on managing workforce by leading operational HR activities in response to the Business Unit needs.

    • Internship Trainee
      Mar 2005 - Dec 2005 · 10 mos

      Supports the Recruitment and Traininig activities

  • Trainee at Brembo S.p.A.
    Feb 2004 - Feb 2005 · 1 yr 1 mo

    Support the Group Recruitment and Training activities at local level.