Top 10 CHRO in Latin America - 2025

Denise Martínez serves as the Chief Human Resources Officer at Arca Continental, a leading multinational beverage and snack company headquartered in Monterrey, Mexico. With a robust background in human resources, she has held pivotal roles at The Coca-Cola Company and Coca-Cola Southwest Beverages. Martínez is an alumna of The University of Texas-Pan American, where she earned her MBA in Human Resources Management. She is recognized for her expertise in union avoidance, employee engagement, talent development and organizational effectiveness.

Claudia Vicente, Chief Human Resources Officer at Plascar Automotive, is a seasoned HR executive with over 20 years of international experience across the automotive and nutrition industries. She excels in strategic HR planning, talent management, diversity and inclusion, labor relations and organizational development, driving high-performing teams and global HR initiatives with impact.

Rodrigo Piña is the Chief Human Resources Officer at Ternium, a leading steel producer in Latin America. With over 20 years of experience in human resources, project management and corporate leadership, he has held various executive roles within Ternium, including Director of Human Resources in Argentina. Rodrigo has contributed to the development of Ternium University, an employee-driven learning initiative and has been recognized for his strategic leadership in HR agility and corporate culture transformation.

Juan Antonio Villarreal serves as the Global Chief Human Resources Officer at Grupo Industrial Saltillo. With a focus on leadership, organizational culture and succession planning, he plays a pivotal role in shaping HR strategies that align with the company's global objectives. His contributions are instrumental in driving the company's human capital initiatives.

Cristina Caresia is the Chief Human Resources Officer at Construtora Tenda, a leading Brazilian construction company. With a background in human resources and a degree from Fundação Armando Alvares Penteado, she is dedicated to fostering a positive work culture and supporting employee development within the organization.

Marcos Cuello Chiancone, CHRO and Banking HR Head for Chile and Ecuador at Citi, is an accomplished HR executive with over 15 years of multinational leadership experience. He specializes in strategic workforce planning, talent management and organizational transformation, driving HR innovation, compliance and cultural alignment to support business objectives.

Vanessa Cordova, CHRO at Safran, is a strategic HR leader with over 25 years of experience across manufacturing, luxury retail, pharmaceutical and media industries. A certified business coach, she drives HR and DE&I initiatives, talent management and organizational development across Latin America, fostering engaged, high-performing and multicultural teams.

Fernanda Fernandes, CHRO and Executive Director of People & Management at International Meal Company, is a seasoned HR executive with over 20 years of experience. She specializes in organizational development, mergers and acquisitions, HR strategy, talent management and digital transformation, driving humanized, data-driven solutions that align workforce initiatives with business objectives.