Mercedes de la Fuente

Mercedes de la Fuente has extensive work experience in various HR roles. Mercedes is currently working as a People Director at PedidosYa since September 2021. Prior to that, they worked at Mars from February 2016 to October 2021, where they held the position of People & Organization Director Southern Cone and Finance Business Partner Latam. In this role, they were responsible for HR areas such as talent management and strategy, employee engagement programs, organization design, and leadership development. Mercedes achieved notable accomplishments, including improving the company's ranking in the "Great Place to Work" survey.

Before joining Mars, Mercedes worked at Tetra Pak from February 2011 to March 2015 as an HR Director Southern Cone and HR Business Partner for Finance Cluster Central and South America. During their tenure, they focused on organizational climate management and led initiatives in life balance.

Prior to Tetra Pak, they worked at Cadbury plc. from December 2008 to November 2010 as a Human Resources Manager, where they were responsible for various HR functions, including change management, talent management and development, employee engagement, and labor relationships. Mercedes also achieved significant milestones, such as implementing organizational development plans and achieving 0% turnover in the talent pool population.

Mercedes also held HR roles at Cadbury Stani Adams from March 2005 to March 2007, where they were responsible for recruitment, development and training, compensation and benefits, internal communications, and organizational climate management.

Mercedes'searlier work experience includes roles at Degap s.a. as an Assistant Commercial Manager from January 1993 to January 1997.

Overall, Mercedes de la Fuente has a strong background in HR, with extensive experience in various leadership positions and a proven track record of achieving significant accomplishments in talent management, employee engagement, and organizational development.

Mercedes de la Fuente completed their education history as follows:

- In 1997, they attended the University of Buenos Aires and obtained a degree in Comunicaciones.

- In 2010, they attended the IAE Business School and completed a Programa de Desarrollo Directivo (PDD) in Desarrollo Directivo.

- In 2019, they briefly attended El Mundo de las Ideas, although no specific degree or field of study was mentioned.

In addition to their education, Mercedes de la Fuente also obtained a certification in Fundamentos de Design Thinking from LinkedIn in 2022.