Top 10 HR Leaders in Latin America - 2025

Vanessa Espinoza is a psychologist with more than a decade of experience in human resources, talent search, and organizational development in Latin America and the United States. Since 2018, she has been working in the technology sector, aligning business objectives with people-centered strategies. As Organizational Development Manager at Consultec, she leads initiatives in talent selection, leadership development, and culture creation.

José Manuel Tellechea Sobrino, Director of Human Resources at Alianza Team Mexico® is a dynamic and results-driven HR Senior Director with over 18 years of international experience in transforming organizational cultures, optimizing talent management strategies, and driving employee engagement.

He has proven expertise in leading large-scale Human Resources functions, enhancing leadership capabilities, implementing data-driven decision-making processes and aligning HR initiatives with business objectives to foster a high-performance culture and improve retention rates.

Mariana Velazquez, HR Director at AKWEL America, brings over 25 years of experience in human resources. An organizational psychologist by training, she has a strong background with leading companies such as PepsiCo. Her leadership focuses on inclusion, talent growth and people-first strategies.

Faber Zapata has more than two decades of experience in strategic and comprehensive human resources leadership. He blends operational excellence, legal knowledge and visionary leadership to his roles, driving organizational transformation through culture and sustainability initiatives. Faber Zapata’s professional journey is rooted in the belief that companies grow when their people grow. At Las Galias, he focuses on facilitating powerful conversations that align purpose, culture, productivity and results.

Brinsa S.A. has built a legacy in chemical and salt manufacturing in the heart of Latin America’s industrial sector and cultivated a culture where people come first. As Vice President of Human Management, I’ve guided this evolution—one rooted in trust, empathy, and strategic alignment.

Gabriela Gómez Tapia leads Human Resources and Internal Communications at Provident Mexico, where she plays a central role in connecting people, purpose and performance. She holds a Master’s in Business Administration and brings over 22 years of HR experience across industries and company stages.