Pedro Casaño

Chief People Officer

Greater Madrid Metropolitan Area

About

Internationally-tested, results-oriented Human Resources executive with broad portfolio of experiences including start-ups, M&As, turnarounds, restructuring processes and transformation in global companies (Volotea, Mondelez, Kraft Foods, SABMiller, Carrier, Schlumberger), both in mature and emerging markets. Strong track record of building people capabilities and driving strategy & execution for global HR organizations in different industries: Airlines, FMCG, Retail Beauty and Industrial. Passionate for human behaviors, ESG and the impact of AI and digital transformation in the HR function. I have worked in both country and global category Business Units as HR leader, including assignments living in four different countries (Spain, Colombia, Panama and Peru) and having responsibilities for global initiatives and also country/regional management.

Experience

  • Global People Director at Corporación Hijos de Rivera S.L.
    2025 - Present · 1 yr 6 mos

    Family-owned corporation founded in 1906, operating in the beer, wine, and mineral water sectors. The company generates over 1.000M€ in revenues across 11 countries (Spain, USA, Mexico, Brazil, Uruguay, Argentina, UK, Germany, Italy, China, and the Philippines) and employs 2,200 people all around the world. Its operations include two industrial breweries, four craft breweries, and five wineries.

  • Founder & Director at easyHR
    2024 - 2025 · 1 yr

    HR consultancy specialized in organizational and cultural transformation, helping companies navigate critical moments such as M&A, divestures and growth phases.

  • Chief People & ESG Officer at Volotea
    2022 - 2024 · 2 yrs

    Fastest-growing airline in Europe, based in 21 European mid-sized capitals, flying across 16 countries and operating a fleet of 45 Airbus A320 with 2,000 employees (Spain, France, Germany, Italy and Greece) and a turnover of 810M€.

  • Global CHRO at Yanbal
    2021 - 2022 · 1 yr

    Personal Care retail with presence in 9 countries throughout America and Europe (Peru, Colombia, Mexico, USA, Spain, Italy among others). R&D centers in Miami, Paris and New York, 6 factories and 3,000 employees.

  • Independent Board Member (NED) at José Sánchez Peñate S.A.
    2020 - 2021 · 1 yr

    FMCG industry, family owned and founded in 1964. Canaries regional leader in dairy, bread and coffee categories with 4 plants and +500 employees.