Maria Clara Silva

Maria Clara Silva has extensive work experience spanning over several decades. Maria Clara is currently working as the VP of Human Resources at Oshkosh Corporation since July 2021. Prior to this, they held the position of VP of Human Resources at Valaris plc from January 2019 to June 2020. Maria also worked as the VP of Business Development at Valaris plc from January 2017 to December 2018. Before joining Valaris plc, they held various leadership roles at The Dow Chemical Company, including Global Human Resources Director in Houston, Global Human Resource Development Director in Michigan, and Talent Management Director in Philadelphia. Maria also worked in Shanghai, China, as the Talent Development Director for the Asia Pacific region. Maria Clara started their career at The Dow Chemical Company as an Account Manager in Bogota, Colombia. Throughout their career, Maria has been involved in strategic planning, business development, talent management, and employee relations.

Maria Clara Silva's education history is as follows:

- Maria Clara Silva completed a Coaching for Personal & Professional Mastery (CPPM) program at Newfield Network, starting in 2021.

- Prior to that, they participated in the Dow Executive Consortium for Future Leaders program at Babson College in Boston, MA, USA, which they completed in 2001.

- From 1998 to 2000, Maria Clara Silva pursued a Master's degree in Strategic Marketing at CESA, specializing in Marketing/Marketing Management.

- In 1999, they attended the Dow Leadership Academy - Pacific Tigers program in Hong Kong, China, focusing on leadership development.

- Maria Clara Silva's undergraduate studies were at Universidad de Los Andes, where they obtained a degree in Industrial Engineering from 1989 to 1994.