Cátia Francisco

Cátia Francisco has a diverse work experience spanning various roles and companies. Cátia is currently working at CASAFARI as the Head of People and Culture, where they are responsible for aligning the People Strategy with business goals and leading the People Department. Prior to this role, they worked as a People and Culture Manager at CASAFARI.

Prior to their roles at CASAFARI, Cátia worked at Defined.ai for several years. Cátia started as an HR Operations Specialist, where they built the foundations for the HR Department and handled recruitment, onboarding, and facilities management. Cátia then progressed to become a Talent Acquisition Specialist, responsible for HR operations and talent acquisition processes. Later on, they worked as a People Partner, focusing on people development practices and supporting team members to grow and excel. Cátia also served as a Business Partner for various teams such as Marketing, Finance, Customer Success, and Project Management.

In addition to their roles in the tech industry, Cátia has experience in event management. Cátia worked at QUIX Art of Inspiration and Rock in Rio, where they were involved in organizing events.

Cátia Francisco's education history begins in 2010 when they enrolled at ISCTE - Instituto Universitário de Lisboa. Cátia pursued a degree in Human Resources Management and completed their studies in 2013. After a gap of two years, they resumed their education in 2015 at ETIC, where they studied Events Management and finished their degree in 2016.

In terms of additional certifications, Cátia obtained the Business Partner Programme certification from CIPD in July 2021. Cátia has also completed several courses on various topics, including OKR Goal Setting, Talent Development for Leaders, World-Class HR, Emotional Check-in, and Feedback to Perform. The institutions offering these courses include Udemy and Sofia Calheiros & Associates, although the specific months and years of completion are not provided.