Raquel Brandão

Raquel Brandão has a diverse work experience spanning various industries. Currently, they hold the position of CHRO and COO at Falconi, a prominent Brazilian consultancy. In this role, they are responsible for managing all HR subsystems and leveraging innovative solutions to enhance consulting services and drive strategic growth initiatives.

Prior to their current role, Raquel has held several HR leadership positions at ITAU UNIBANCO. As the HR Head for Global Markets & LATAM, they were responsible for overseeing the digital transformation and integration of technology and business functions within Treasury, Exchange, and Guarantees. Raquel also focused on integrating HR practices from Brazil and other countries for LATAM. Additionally, Raquel served as the Head of Talent Acquisition, Learning, and Career/Talent Head, leading the strategy for Itaú Student and grads programs and implementing new technologies and platforms for learning and development.

Raquel has also worked at EMS as the HR Director and Business Partner Leader, where they managed HR operations for multiple pharmaceutical companies within the NC Group and played a key role in implementing talent management strategies.

Other work experiences include roles at Degreed, where they served as a Client Advisory Board Member representing Itaú, and at TV Globo, where they held various management positions in production and human resources.

Earlier in their career, Raquel worked at Anheuser-Busch InBev and AmBev in roles focused on rewards and budgeting, HR management, and sales leadership.

Raquel Brandão's work experience showcases their expertise in HR leadership, digital transformation, talent management, and business integration across various industries.

Raquel Brandão has a diverse education history. In 1999-2003, they pursued a degree in Civil Engineering, specializing in Transportation Engineering, from Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro. Raquel furthered their education in 2007 at Northwestern University - Kellogg School of Management, where they obtained a specialization in Sales Force Incentive Planning, focusing on Sales, Merchandising, and Marketing. In 2018, Raquel attended the Stanford University Graduate School of Business for an Executive Education program called "People, Culture and Performance: Strategies from Silicon Valley." Additionally, they have obtained several certifications, including Agile Product Owner Role: Foundations, Scrum: Advanced, and Green Belt, among others.