Kristal Kay Banzuela currently serves as an HR Business Partner for Global Functions at Universal Robina Corporation, a position held since August 2024. Prior to this role, Kristal was a Senior Manager and HR Business Partner at AXA Philippines, working with the Office of the President and the Finance and Transformation & Technology Division from May 2023 to August 2024. Previous experience includes leading HR Business Partner efforts at Shopee from July 2018 to May 2023, serving as a Talent Acquisition Officer at AXA Philippines from September 2015 to July 2018, and starting as a Recruitment Specialist at [24]7.ai from October 2012 to September 2015. Kristal's career began at Prime Manpower Resources Development, Inc. as a Recruitment Associate from May 2011 to October 2012. Kristal holds a Bachelor’s Degree from Bicol University, earned between 2007 and 2011.