Paola Carranco

Talent Lab LatAm

Professional Overview

Paola Carranco is an accomplished talent management executive with extensive experience in driving organizational effectiveness and human capital development across multiple industries. As the Talent Lab LatAm, she leverages her deep expertise in HR business partnering, change management, and organizational development to help companies in Latin America build high-performing, future-ready teams.

Experience Summary

Current Role

Talent Lab LatAm (2013-Present)

• Serves as a trusted advisor and board member for various companies, providing strategic guidance on talent, organizational design, and people operations

• Owns TL Moderna, a boutique consulting firm focused on innovative talent management solutions

• Active member of the Entrepreneurs' Organization, leveraging her expertise to support the growth and development of fellow business leaders

Career Progression

Paola began her career in HR at Revlon, gaining valuable experience in training and development. She then joined Avantel Citigroup as a Change Management Specialist, honing her ability to navigate organizational transformations.

Paola spent the majority of her career at Unilever, where she held progressively senior roles in HR business partnering, organizational development, and global talent management. As HR Business Partner for Marketing & Customer Development, she collaborated closely with business leaders to align talent strategies with strategic priorities. In her later roles, Paola led key initiatives to enhance organizational effectiveness and drive cultural change across Unilever's Latin American operations.

Academic Background

Paola holds a Bachelor's degree in Industrial Psychology from the University of Houston, with a specialization in Organizational Development and Effectiveness.

Areas of Expertise

• HR business partnering and strategic workforce planning

• Organizational design and change management

• Talent management and leadership development

• Diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) program design and implementation

• Coaching and mentoring for high-potential employees

Professional Impact

• Spearheaded the transformation of Unilever's customer development and brand-building teams, resulting in a 15% improvement in employee engagement and a 12% increase in customer satisfaction

• Designed and implemented a comprehensive leadership development program that enabled the promotion of 25% of participating managers within 18 months

• Served as a board member for the Entrepreneurs' Organization, contributing to the organization's growth and the professional development of its members

Conclusion

With her extensive background in talent management and organizational effectiveness, Paola Carranco is a valuable asset to companies seeking to unlock the full potential of their human capital. Her ability to align talent strategies with business objectives, coupled with her proven track record of driving measurable impact, positions her as a trusted partner for organizations looking to build agile, high-performing teams.