Leticia Palacios Berezo

People Talent & Culture Director | MBA

Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain

About

Bilingual, hands-on, senior business-oriented Human Resources professional with more than 15 years working experience with teams in Europe, USA, Asia and Africa. With solid experience in leading all aspects of the Human Capital spectrum through business acumen, operational excellence and strategic vision in international, matrix and fast-paced and demanding environments. HR leader with superb interpersonal and communication skills. Analytical thinker with high level of energy and passionate for people and FMCG and infrastructure business. Loves fencing sport, technology, art, fashion and travelling.

Experience

  • Global Head People Talent & Culture at Abertis at Abertis
    Sep 2024 - Present · 1 yr 11 mos

  • People & Talent Senior Director (Europe & Latam) - Csuite at Eurofred Group
    Feb 2022 - Nov 2024 · 2 yrs 10 mos

    CHRO - Reporting to CEO and Executive Committee member, with Spain, France, Italy, Portugal and Latam under my scope.

  • HR & Talent Management Director at EQUATORIAL COCA-COLA BOTTLING COMPANY
    Mar 2019 - Feb 2022 · 3 yrs

    I lead HR and talent development strategies for more than 4000 employees and 14 countries. Partnering with the business to assess and build future and strategic capabilities for organizational development. I provide strategic guidance on people and organizational issues by leading the strategic workforce plan, talent acquisition strategy, performance management, the talent assessment, succession planning, HR business partnering, etc. Leading the execution of HR services, regional scale learning, development programs and employee experience. I build trust among all employees and executive management team to execute the Company mission and ensure optimal employee engagement. I provide coaching, leadership and strategy execution to senior leadership team. I lead the change management & HR Strategy agenda to enhance Change Management maturity within the Business Units and functions in the Company. Diversity and inclusion member of the D&I steering committee.

  • Senior Manager HR Business Partner South West Europe - (Director level) at PepsiCo
    Sep 2017 - Feb 2019 · 1 yr 6 mos

    In charge of the HR Agenda for the region of South West Europe - Spain, Italy and Portugal with a scope of 1300 employees. It includes areas such as Talent Acquisition, Talent Management, Performance management, employee relations and trade unions relations, total rewards(C&B), training development, transformation and change management, etc. Responsible for senior level decision making (HR Director level) and both day to day management and strategic direction of the HR Organization. I coach, lead and provide HR guidance to C-suit and line Managers on strategic HR topics, that is, in the development of talent across all functional areas, including strategic workforce planning, succession planning, organization efficiency and restructure, training capabilities, critical experiences and people process planning. Develop and execute Site-level strategies to improve organizational health and culture

  • Human Resources Director & Global HR Business Partner at RealPage, Inc.
    Sep 2014 - Aug 2017 · 3 yrs

    Software as a Service & Digital Business - With both roles, as Senior HR Business Partner for Global Business Unit Kigo and Human Resources Director for Spain, reporting to the Chief People Officer in US, I am focused on driving business success through the entire employee lifecycle. I provide strategic HR Leadership & Partnership and support to the business ensuring achievement of business strategies and objectives by maximizing human capital of the teams in Europe, USA and Asia. This includes building business partner relationships based on trust and credibility and the execution of HR programs and best practices so that objectives are met successfully. My responsibilities include: * To provide direction and input to business leaders regarding overall HR strategies that support the culture, company direction and the growth needs of the business and employees. * To provide oversight to all Leadership Development programs to ensure organizational development and training activities are focused on strategy and business needs. To determine the needs for Leadership and Talent Development. * To provide expert advice, coaching and counsel to leaders on HR programs, policies and procedures, change management, employment labour laws, conflict resolution, organizational development and design an efficient and fair working environment. * To increase levels of communication and engagement across the organization. * To design and deliver programs and activities that drive an organizational climate focused on performance and engagement.