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Fabio Barbagli

Sao Paulo
Fabio Barbagli

Summary

Senior leader with extensive experience in talent development & engagement, cultural transformation, and aligning HR initiatives with overall business priorities with proven results. Solid track record across Brazil, USA, Latin America, and Canada.

Dynamic leader, with strong expertise in global, regional & local roles and long-term strategy definition & execution in complex environments. Recognized as top admired HR in Brazil for 5 years.

Overview

24
years of professional experience

Work History

PepsiCo Brasil
Sao Paulo, SP

People VP
10.2020 - Current

Job overview

  • Lead design and implementation of innovative strategies to enhance organizational culture and foster positive work environment and delivery consistent business growth.
  • Design and execute talent management initiatives to accelerate talent engagement & development, and improve employee experience focusing on diversity, equity & inclusion.
  • Establish robust leadership development programs and succession plans aligned with long term business strategies.
  • Develop HR initiatives that supported strategic and financial objectives, increasing productivity and reducing costs.
  • Act as strategic partner across key markets including Brazil, United States, Canada, and Latin America, ensuring alignment of global , regional & local strategies and goals.

Carrefour
Sao Paulo, SP

HR Director Retail
06.2019 - 10.2020

Job overview

  • Spearheaded HR initiatives benefiting over 40,000 employees across Brazil.
  • Developed HR strategies aligned with retail objectives, reducing voluntary turnover by 25 percentage points.
  • Designed and executed innovative recruitment and engagement initiatives during COVID-19 pandemic.
  • Successfully managed insourcing and outsourcing projects affecting over 5,000 employees.

Mondelēz International
Sao Paulo, SP

HR Business Partner Director for Marketing & Strategy, LATAM
01.2016 - 06.2019

Job overview

  • Established strategic partnerships with six LATAM VPs to drive People and Organizational Design agenda aligned with business priorities while improving employee engagement and talent development.
  • Developed and implemented talent development strategies, increasing employee engagement by over 25 percentage points while reducing turnover and people costs by 10 percentage points.
  • Facilitated internal mobility initiatives and internal recruitment, achieving an 80% internal placement rate.

Mondelēz International
Sao Paulo, SP

Total Rewards Director, Southern Latin America
08.2014 - 12.2015

Job overview

  • Developed and executed Latin America Rewards Strategy in alignment with local priorities.
  • Designed and launched remote-first work model, achieving USD 500,000 in annual savings and enhancing employee engagement.
  • Established Shared Services for HR along with Center of Excellence for Rewards.
  • Directed Total Rewards function for approximately 20,000 employees across Latin America.

Pepsi Beverages Company USA
Somers, NY

Total Rewards Sr. Manager, North America (USA & Canada)
10.2012 - 08.2014

Job overview

  • Led performance and merit evaluation process for approximately 45,000 employees across North America.
  • Managed bonus process for approximately 7,000 employees, overseeing design, implementation, communication, and payment execution.
  • Ensured alignment of Total Rewards strategy with performance goals and corporate objectives.

PepsiCo Foods LA
Sao Paulo, SP

Total Rewards Manager, Latin America
11.2008 - 09.2012

Job overview

  • Led design and implementation of Total Rewards strategy in Latin America for 30,000 employees across 17 countries, including LTI, Global Mobility and Local competitiveness
  • Led 2012 PepsiCo's Global Salary Review process for over 50 countries, defining Merit and salary structure adjustments, and presented results to Global Total Rewards Committee, in NY.
  • Led HR pillar during M&A, impacting over 5,000 employees in five locations in Brazil.

Nestle Brasil
Sao Paulo, SP

Compensation & Benefits Associate Manager, Brazil
08.2005 - 10.2008

Job overview

  • Led annual performance review initiatives for various businesses, impacting approximately 18,000 employees.
  • Led Nespresso Brasil's HR strategies design and full implementation, collaborating closely with headquarters in Switzerland.
  • Led Total Rewards pillar during M&A integration

Mercer HR Consulting
Sao Paulo, SP

Compensation & Benefits Consultant, Brazil
12.2001 - 07.2005

Job overview

  • As a consultant, managed complete project lifecycle for Total Rewards, including client assessment and led internal process until final presentation.
  • Had a short term assignment in Toronto, Canada, focusing on best practices sharing.

Education

University of Toronto
Toronto, Canada

Board of Directors
2024

University Overview

Michigan Ross – University of Michigan
Michigan, USA

Advanced Human Resources Program
2018

University Overview

Fundacao Getulio Vargas
Sao Paulo, SP

Human Resources
2006

University Overview

Pontificia Universidade Catolica SP
Sao Paulo, SP

Business Administration Degree
2002

University Overview

Skills

  • Leadership development
  • Talent retention
  • Global HR strategy
  • Employee engagement

Languages

Fluent in Portuguese
Fluent in English
Fluent in Spanish

Timeline

People VP
PepsiCo Brasil
10.2020 - Current
HR Director Retail
Carrefour
06.2019 - 10.2020
HR Business Partner Director for Marketing & Strategy, LATAM
Mondelēz International
01.2016 - 06.2019
Total Rewards Director, Southern Latin America
Mondelēz International
08.2014 - 12.2015
Total Rewards Sr. Manager, North America (USA & Canada)
Pepsi Beverages Company USA
10.2012 - 08.2014
Total Rewards Manager, Latin America
PepsiCo Foods LA
11.2008 - 09.2012
Compensation & Benefits Associate Manager, Brazil
Nestle Brasil
08.2005 - 10.2008
Compensation & Benefits Consultant, Brazil
Mercer HR Consulting
12.2001 - 07.2005
University of Toronto
Board of Directors
Michigan Ross – University of Michigan
Advanced Human Resources Program
Fundacao Getulio Vargas
Human Resources
Pontificia Universidade Catolica SP
Business Administration Degree

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