Claudio Valente

Claudio Valente is a seasoned Human Resources professional with extensive experience in talent management and organizational development across multiple regions and industries. Currently serving as Global Talent Manager at IKEA since December 2015, Claudio Valente implements comprehensive strategies for succession, performance management, and learning within a vast global talent team. Prior to this role, Claudio Valente was Country People and Culture Manager at IKEA Portugal, overseeing HR and Health and Safety for 2,500 co-workers across five stores and a Customer Support Center. Claudio Valente's earlier experience includes significant HR leadership positions in IKEA Industry for Europe, the US, and China, as well as roles at Sodecia and Simoldes Plásticos, where Claudio Valente focused on developing high-performance cultures and effective employee relations.