Ignacio Torres

Head Of Human Resources at SaarGummi Group

Ignacio Torres has over 30 years of experience in human resources. Ignacio currently works as the Head of Human Resources at SaarGummi Group, starting in 2023. Prior to this, they worked as an HRSBP/Human Resources Director at Matrix Metals from 2021 to 2023.

From 2009 to 2020, Ignacio was the Human Resources Director at Jafra Manufacturing S.A. Ignacio played a key role in driving change management and cultural orientation strategies, resulting in a 60% reduction in turnover and several certifications and awards. Ignacio also designed talent development strategies and managed labor relations with the union.

Before Jafra, Ignacio served as an HR Manager at Gerber Products (Nestlé Nutrition) from 2004 to 2008. Ignacio led the cultural integration after a merger, negotiated compensation alignment strategies, and managed lay-offs and severance packages.

Ignacio's earlier experience includes being a Human Resources Director at Colgate Palmolive in 2002, a Human Resources Director at MCM Telecom from 2000 to 2002, a Human Resources Manager at Sunbeam Mexicana from 1998 to 2000, and a Human Resources Director at Miditel-Korea Telecomm in 1997.

Ignacio began their career as an Organizational Development Coordinator at Coca-Cola FEMSA in 1993, where they played a role in skills assessment, career path management, and defining culture statements.

Ignacio Torres' education history begins in 1990 when they enrolled at the Universidad Iberoamericana, Ciudad de México. Ignacio pursued a Bachelor's degree in Industrial Relations and completed their studies in 1994. In 2000, Ignacio pursued further education at the Instituto Tecnológico Autónomo de México where they obtained a Diploma in Organizational Development in 2001. Ignacio then continued their education at the Universidad Iberoamericana, Ciudad de México in 2002, earning a Diploma in Human Resources Direction in 2003.

In addition to their academic achievements, Ignacio also obtained several certifications throughout their career. In 2003, they became a Managing with Respect International Program Global Instructor through Colgate-Palmolive. In 2005, they received their Train the Trainer certification from Novartis. In 2007, they became a 360° International Coach through Novartis. In 2014, they earned a Leadership Architect 101 Competency Modeling certification from Korn Ferry Advance. Finally, in 2016, Ignacio obtained the Choices Architect certification from Korn Ferry Advance.

It is noted that Ignacio Torres also possesses an Assessment Center certification; however, there is no information available regarding the institution or the specific period when they obtained this certification.

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