Claudia Ugalde Soley

Claudia Ugalde Soley, MSLOD, ACC serves as the Finance Director for the Employee Benefit (Insurance) Division at The Standard since July 2018, where additional responsibilities have included a short-term assignment as Director of FP&A and overseeing Retirement Plans Financial Operations. Prior experience includes a notable tenure at Intel Corporation from August 2003 to April 2018, where Claudia held various managerial positions, notably the IFRS and Local Statutory Global Coordination Manager, where leadership in global process improvements significantly enhanced compliance and performance oversight. Claudia's career trajectory includes roles in financial shared services, asset management, and external auditing at KPMG, showcasing a strong foundation in financial operations and team leadership. Educational qualifications include a Licentiate degree in Accounting from Universidad de Costa Rica, a Certification in Executive Coaching, and a Master of Science in Leadership and Organizational Development from the Naveen Jindal School of Management at UT Dallas.