Chema Palomo
Vice President - Talent Management & Organization Effectiveness LATAM
Mexico City, Mexico
Professional Overview
Chema Palomo is an accomplished human resources executive with over 15 years of experience driving talent management, organizational development, and people strategy initiatives for multinational organizations. As the Vice President of Talent Management & Organization Effectiveness for LATAM at PepsiCo, he is responsible for spearheading the company's talent agenda and fostering a high-performing, purpose-driven culture across the Latin American region.
Experience Summary
Current Role
In his current role at PepsiCo, Chema leads the company's talent management and organizational effectiveness strategy for the LATAM region. He is responsible for aligning talent processes, leadership development programs, and change management initiatives to enable the organization's long-term growth and competitive edge. Chema's contributions have been instrumental in enhancing employee engagement, driving diversity and inclusion efforts, and building a robust talent pipeline to support PepsiCo's expansion in Latin America.
Career Progression
Prior to joining PepsiCo, Chema held several senior HR leadership positions, including Global Senior Vice President of Culture, Talent & Development at Danone, and Group Vice President of Global Talent Management, Talent Acquisition, and DEI at Banco Santander. In these roles, he spearheaded strategic talent initiatives, implemented cutting-edge HR technologies, and championed diversity, equity, and inclusion programs that transformed organizational culture and drove business results.
Earlier in his career, Chema gained valuable experience in HR business partnering, talent acquisition, and human resources analytics at Johnson & Johnson and CEMEX, where he successfully navigated complex organizational challenges and demonstrated his ability to align people strategies with business objectives.
Academic Background
Chema holds a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration from the Monterrey Institute of Technology and Higher Education (ITESM) in Mexico. He has also completed advanced leadership and human resources management programs at prestigious institutions, further enhancing his expertise in talent management and organizational development.
Areas of Expertise
- Talent Management & Succession Planning
- Organizational Effectiveness & Design
- Leadership Development & Coaching
- Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Strategy
- HR Analytics & Digital Transformation
- Change Management & Cultural Transformation
Professional Impact
Throughout his career, Chema has been recognized for his ability to drive sustainable change and deliver measurable business impact. At Danone, he led the implementation of a global talent management framework that resulted in a 20% increase in internal mobility and a 15% improvement in employee engagement scores. At Banco Santander, Chema spearheaded the development of a comprehensive DEI strategy that earned the organization recognition as a top employer for diversity in the EMEA region.
Conclusion
With his extensive expertise in talent management, organizational effectiveness, and human capital strategy, Chema Palomo is well-positioned to continue making a significant impact on PepsiCo's LATAM operations. His proven track record of transforming organizational cultures, developing high-performing teams, and driving business results makes him a valuable asset in the ever-evolving world of human resources.
