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“It’s not wind, it’s fire.” That’s how I envision the velocity and power of change. Acting on that vision as a human resources, operations executive and trusted advisor to C-suite executives and boards has helped me successfully navigate small and large(global Fortune 500) enterprises throughout unprecedented changes and challenges that included M&A, divestitures, large-scale reorgs, public to private ownership, private to public transitions, work culture transformations and a pandemic. My consistency in judgment has earned me a reputation as a proactive and innovative leader who builds great resilient and agile teams.I’ve led HR operations across 100 countries, and have lived, worked, & traveled to 6 continents. Collaborating across levels, functions, regions, languages, and cultures.At NielsenIQ and Nielsen, I was Chief People Officer. Prior roles at Nielsen include EVP of Global HR; Senior Vice President of Global HR, GBS; and SVP, Global HR, Media. I am currently a Public Board Member, Emerald Expositions (EEX); Chair, Comp. Committee; Member, Audit Committee. I've also been a non-Profit Board Dir. at the Emma Bowen Foundation.► Led initiatives for corporate split of $6B Nielsen Inc. into 2 companies, saving millions of dollars by streamlining and optimizing operations, platforms, back-office ops, real estate and country footprints. ► At NielsenIQ, saved hundreds of millions of dollars and boosted performances by leading redesigns, process improvements, employee-value initiatives, and work culture transformations. ► Significantly increased sale offer for NielsenIQ through extensive engagement; secured rapid approval of sale by repairing/elevating relationships with European Works Council. ► Led largest acquisition in Nielsen’s history while saving hundreds of millions of dollars. ► Honored with Arthur C. Nielsen Chairman’s Award for Outstanding Contributions. ► Recognized by Diversity Inc.► Inducted into “Hispanics in Media Hall of Fame,” Imagen Foundation. ► Lauded in “Best of Boardroom,” Hispanic Executive Magazine. KEY EXPERTISE:Executive Leadership | Business Acumen & Partnership | Strategic Planning | Transformation | High Performance Cultures | Diversity, Equity & Inclusion | Large Scale Change | Executive Coaching | Performance | Succession Planning | Training & Development | HRIS | Process Re-design | Workforce Analytics | M&A | Organizational Design | Talent Acquisition | Shared Services | Compensation & Benefits | Engagement & Retention | Employee Communications | Corporate Responsibility | Risk Management | Team Building

Listed skills include Talent Management, Performance Management, Human Resources, Strategy, and 68 others.