Virginia Tomazela is an accomplished executive search generalist and HR leader with 20 years’ experience. Her background includes partnering extensively with C-level and other executives to develop organizational development strategies aimed at optimizing business performance through human capital. An expert in full-cycle recruitment, she has a strong track record in the U.S. and Latin America.

Professional Focus

  • 20 years’ experience in executive search and HR leadership
  • Deep expertise in talent acquisition, organizational effectiveness, strategic partnerships, change management, talent development and management, HR policy implementation, succession planning, and stakeholder engagement
  • Broad industry expertise spanning hospitality/travel, consumer products, industrial, and technology
  • Extensive experience developing global talent strategies for multinationals in various industries throughout North America and Latin America
  • Native Portuguese, fluent in English and Spanish

Business Expertise

  • Senior Executive Search Consultant at a boutique executive search firm, based in Miami metro area
  • Senior HR Business Partner at Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd.; based in Miami metro area
  • Senior HR Talent Acquisition - Americas at Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company; responsible for recruitment for executive, leadership, and other roles in Florida and Latin America; based in Miami
  • HR Business Partner Manager at Heineken Brazil; based in São Paulo, Brazil
  • HR Coordinator - HR Business Partner at Diageo; served as HRBP for five corporate areas, Paraguay and Uruguay teams; promoted from HR Talent Acquisition Coordinator; based in São Paulo, Brazil
  • Human Resources Senior Specialist - Talent Acquisition at HP; promoted from Human Resources Analyst - Talent Acquisition; based in São Paulo, Brazil
  • Human Resources Analyst at Marcyn Ltda, Brazil

Sector Expertise

  • Travel, Hospitality & Leisure
  • Industrial
  • Consumer Products - FMCG
  • Technology

Education & Certifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in psychology from Universidade Presbiteriana Mackenzie, Brazil
  • Master's degree in strategic people management models in business administration from FIA Business School (FIA/FEA/USP), Brazil
  • Strategic Human Resources Management Certificate, Cornell University
  • Change Management Certificate Program, Prosci

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