Gerardo Cervantes Cohen

Head of People LATAM at Camino Financial

Gerardo Cervantes Cohen has extensive experience in the field of Human Resources, with roles in various companies.

From 2013 to 2016, Gerardo worked as a Talent Manager at Tercer Group, LLC. Here, they were responsible for managing the daily operations of the Human Resource office and implementing human resources policies and programs. Gerardo also focused on team development, helping teams to work more effectively together.

In 2016, Gerardo joined Totalplay as a Gerente de Desarrollo Organizacional. In this role, they were responsible for strategic human capital management, including career plans, internal mobility programs, talent assessment, recruitment, competency-based interviews, and talent development through coaching and mentoring.

From 2018 to 2019, they worked as an HR Manager at BID Group Mexico, overseeing all aspects of HR management and development. This included recruitment and selection, policy/practice implementation, employee discipline and grievance handling, mentoring, performance appraisals, talent management, and succession planning. Gerardo also provided guidance on organizational health and engagement for Global Operations.

In 2019, Gerardo joined Covalto as a Sr. People Business Partner, focusing on aligning business objectives with people solutions and acting as a business professional, employee champion, and change agent. Gerardo provided expert advice to the business unit, maintaining awareness of their financial position, operational methods, and competition.

Finally, Gerardo has been working at Camino Financial since 2019, initially as the Head of People LATAM and later as the LATAM People Sr. Manager. The details of these roles are not provided, but they presumably involve overseeing HR processes and initiatives for the LATAM region.

Gerardo Cervantes Cohen has a diverse education history and has pursued various certifications to enhance their skills and knowledge in the field of education, human resources, and organizational development.

From 2022 to 2024, Gerardo pursued a Doctor of Education (EdD) degree at Universidad Autónoma de Manizales, specializing in the field of Education.

In 2020, Gerardo completed a program in Human Resources Management at The University of Texas at Austin, focusing on Human Resources Development.

In 2018, they successfully completed a Diplomado en Gestión de Talento y Desarrollo Organizacional at Universidad Anáhuac.

Gerardo has also obtained a Master's degree in Protocolo, Negociación y Desarrollo Organizacional from Universidad de Santiago de Compostela, although the specific dates of their study are not provided.

Additionally, from 2011 to 2013, Gerardo studied Political Science and International Relations at Tecnológico de Monterrey.

In terms of certifications, Gerardo has obtained several qualifications to augment their professional profile. These include certifications in Human Resources: Compensation and Benefits from LinkedIn in September 2022, Certified Compensation Professional (CCP) from Directing Competencies for Human Resources Services (DCHRS) in 2017, Strategic Planner from LEGO Education in 2017, Strategic HR Business Partner (sHRBP) Certification from Human Capital Institute (HCI) in January 2016, Business Excellence and Leadership from Disney Institute in 2016, and an Associate Professional in Talent Development certification from LinkedIn.

Overall, Gerardo Cervantes Cohen has invested in their education and professional development, acquiring a diverse range of qualifications in education, human resources, and organizational development.

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  • Head of People LATAM

    December, 2019 - present

  • LATAM People Sr. Manager

    January, 2020