Global HR Rewards leader with 20+ years of international experience across Pharmaceuticals, FMCG, and Automotive. Expertise in Executive Compensation, Job Architecture, Global Mobility, and ESG-linked Rewards. Known for driving large-scale transformations, including global grading frameworks, pay-for-performance processes, and regional Fair Wage initiatives. Fluent in Spanish, English, French; basic proficiency in Dutch.
Lead Global Rewards strategy across 65+ countries, supporting 7,000 employees.
Project Lead for Job Architecture transformation: grading redesign, career paths, and capability framework, leading a team of 20+ HR professionals plus external consultants.
Designed and governed Salary Increase, STI, and LTI processes for global workforce.
Developed global rewards policies balancing alignment and local relevance.
Established a Global Rewards Community (bi-monthly), enabling knowledge-sharing and consistent practices.
Regional Rewards Manager for Africa, Middle East and Eastern Europe
Heineken
November 2019
to October 2022
Owned Rewards strategy across 15+ countries.
Partnered with HR to link People Cost to business revenue, driving cost-efficient structures.
Rolled out Fair Wage program, later scaled globally as part of ESG agenda.
Built team capabilities and provided regional expertise in Compensation & International Mobility.
Total Rewards Manager Europe
Nissan Europe
August 2010
to October 2019
Full-time
France
Career progression: HRBP → Section Manager → Total Rewards Manager Europe.
Led Compensation & Benefits, Mobility, and Performance processes across Europe.
Designed Employee Value Proposition, implemented Job Architecture, managed merit cycles.
Managed salary policies, budgets, global mobility compliance.
Direct leadership of 8 HR professionals.
Data Management Controller and Marketing Assistant
Xerox Corporation
August 2009
to August 2010
Internship
France
Data Management Controller and Marketing Assistant.
Sustainable Development Program deployment for France.
Creation and deployment of interface internet webpage for the Xerox partners.
Labour Relations and HR Internal Control Responsible
Ford Motor Company
2006
to 2008
Full-time
Mexico
Career Progression: HR Personnel Services Supervisor → Labour Relations Coordinator → Labour Relations and HR Internal Control Responsible.
Prepared and supported union negotiations and managed compliance across 3 plants + HQ.
Oversaw HR scorecard and implemented internal control systems.
Other initial roles: Recruiter & personnel administration
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