Maria Elena Sanz Ibarra

Maria Elena Sanz Ibarra currently serves as Chief People & Communications Officer at Bergé since September 2022. Previously, Maria Elena held the position of Human Resources Director at ContourGlobal from January 2020 to September 2022, overseeing HR functions for 900 employees across Europe. Other notable roles include Vice President of Corporate Affairs & Sustainability at AES Andes, where Maria Elena led stakeholder management and ESG strategy for multiple countries, and Executive Vice President of Human Resources and Sustainability at CAP S.A., managing personnel strategy for 5000 employees in South America. Maria Elena’s extensive experience in human resources and corporate affairs spans various industries and regions, complemented by significant academic credentials in management and psychology.