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For Juan Carlos Guerra, talent advisor for HWC LATAM in WTW, human resources is more than just a function—it’s a mission rooted in empathy, adaptability, and global understanding. Tasked with supporting nine distinct lines of business across 13 countries in Latin America, Guerra brings both strategic clarity and emotional intelligence to one of the most […]

For Tarra Enoch, CEO of Tom Smith Industries, the role was never a matter of if—it was always when. She doesn’t just lead a company; she carries a legacy. “I was born into it,” she says. “If you cut me open, plastic pellets would fall out.” That may sound like a punchline, but it’s an […]

Evommune, a pioneering biotech company, is at the forefront of developing innovative therapies for chronic inflammatory diseases to halt disease progression and offer long-term solutions to patients. Their lead program targets mast cell receptors and sensory neurons, addressing various mast cell-mediated diseases and chronic itch, where current treatments are often ineffective. Evommune’s approach helps the […]

As recently as five years ago, Draxton depended upon more than 6,000 suppliers to sustain its manufacturing of sophisticated automotive components. The new North American supply chain director, Luis Zertuche, determined that there’s not necessarily strength in such numbers, so he’s pruned the supply chain to fewer than 1,000. The main processes of two Mexican […]

Someday, one of the new hires might succeed Ricardo da Conceicao as the person in charge of human resources for the global design company H&M Group in part of South America. Even if that person doesn’t now so envision him or herself.  Ricardo never expected to ascend to this role or arrive at this destination […]

The wheels on the bus may go round and round, but it takes qualified operators to steer them in the right direction while ensuring passengers have a safe, comfortable and dependable ride. While Stacy Winsett doesn’t sing that children’s song as part of her work, the latter part of the sentence is something she emphasizes […]

It’s a competitive automotive industry in Mexico. Employee turnover has been around 13 percent, with Chinese companies among the latest trying to seize a share by, among other means, wooing their competitors’ workers with attractive offers. But at Toyota de Mexico, Salvador Ochoa is proud to say the workforce stays relatively steady, with only around […]

Stephanie Knotts didn’t set out on a path to work in human resources, but a fortuitous turn almost 20 years ago led her to a career in HR that’s also provided her the chance to be a business partner at Specialist Staffing Group. As vice president of HR for the company, Knotts leads a team […]

For the past 84 years, Mingledorff’s of Peachtree Corners, Georgia, has provided equipment, parts and services to heating, ventilation and air conditioning dealers and contractors throughout the Southeast. In 2022, it pulled in over $800 million in revenue. Yet, leadership and executives have their sights set much higher with the plans of reaching a billion […]

Though he’s not from Kansas, Lorenz Hasan might relate to what Dorothy encountered in “The Wizard of Oz.”  His employer isn’t just in Iowa anymore, American Equity Investment Life Insurance Company riding the winds of an ambitious expansion agenda that has broadened its offerings in the past five years and stretched its outreach from the […]