Irene Montenegro

Irene Montenegro currently serves as the HR Compliance Program Manager at Zendesk, overseeing the global compliance oversight program for People & Places since January 2025. Prior experience includes roles as Talent Management & Improvement HR Manager and Human Resources Business Partner at Randstad Portugal, where management of a team of HR Specialists and handling recruitment and HR administration were key responsibilities. Previous roles also include Human Resources Manager at South Atlantic Capital, S.A. and Human Resources Director at Cociga - Angola, where strategic HR management and alignment with company goals were essential. Irene began a career in human resources as a Senior Specialist at Stanley Security Solutions, focusing on compliance with labor law and HR functions. Irene holds a Licentiate degree in Organizational and Social Psychology from Iscte - Instituto Universitário de Lisboa.