Paula Cardoso Barata de Andrade

Paula Cardoso Barata de Andrade is an accomplished HR professional with extensive experience in human resources management. Currently serving as the Head of HR for Philips Brazil since July 2016, Paula oversees HR operations across three sites, managing approximately 3000 employees with a team of 11 HR professionals. Previously, Paula held various HR leadership roles at Whirlpool Latin America, including HR Manager for Health and Benefits, and HR Business Partner, where responsibilities included managing healthcare programs and strategic benefits management for over 15,000 employees. Paula's career began at Ford Motor Company as an HR Generalist focused on labor relations, where significant achievements included the development of tools to reduce labor liabilities and successful negotiations with labor unions. Paula holds advanced certifications in coaching and human resources, complemented by degrees in Law and Strategic Human Resource Management.