Elena Dinesen Villacieros

Elena Dinesen Villacieros serves as the HR Director for EMEA & Latam at NetApp since January 2025, while also holding the position of Senior Non-Executive Advisor at UNIR - La Universidad en Internet, which is a leading online education provider for Spanish-speaking regions. Additionally, Elena is a Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Professor at the University of Navarra and a member of the @EnClavedePersonas Think Tank, which focuses on innovative HR practices. Other significant roles include being a Certified Professional Coach at IESE Business School, an Associate University Professor at IEB, and previously serving as Chief Human Resources Officer & Board Member at American Express. Elena's extensive background in human resources includes leadership positions at multinational companies such as Sacyr, where the focus was on talent management and organizational growth. Elena holds various educational credentials, including a Board Certification and multiple degrees from prestigious institutions such as IESE Business School and Universidad Complutense de Madrid.