Francisco Javier Cabrera Dávila

HR Executive with 20+ years of experience as Chief Human Resources Officer, HR Director, L&D Director, HRBP, and HR Consultant. Expert in aligning HR strategies with business goals, driving cultural transformations across different sectors for major multinational and startup companies like Selectra (French tech), Jerónimo Martins (Portuguese retail), Enel (Italian energy), and Endesa (Spanish energy). Executive partner, excellent communication and problem-solving skills, and in-depth knowledge of all HR functions, with a track record of speaking at international forums such as UNLEASH HR World (Paris, 2023), HRLeaders (London, 2023), and ATD European Summit (2021). Truly global background, having worked with 37 countries and lived in Chile, Spain, Portugal, and Italy. Fluent in Spanish, English, Portuguese and Italian. 

SELECTRA, Madrid, Paris • Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO)  | 03/2022 - Present

Set a comprehensive People Operations strategy and policies that were closely aligned with the overarching business operations of an agile French tech start-up with a workforce of 2,000 employees spanning 17 countries on five continents. As a member of the steering committee, contributed to shaping the company's strategic direction and provided expert guidance to the executive team on matters pertaining to talent and workforce such as:

• Created and executed the HR strategies and policies that flexed as business demands and drive business results 
• Coached and mentored the C-Levels and Country Managers, providing support for people initiatives.
• Enhanced talent attraction and recruiting marketing, resulting in a +23% increase in offer acceptance rates
• Managed a high-performing talent acquisition process that consistently brought in 800 new hires annually
• Designed the learning process to ensure employees have the training and development solutions on time
• Identified the critical skills for business success and deployed a performance management, and calibration process 
• Defined the employee value proposition (EVP) to boost wellbeing and employee retention
• Leveraged data and insights to tailor compensation and benefits  structure to maximise employee engagement
• Supervised all employee relations and compliance with government regulations and collective agreements 
• Directed the implementation of a new Human Resources Information System (HRIS) for all staff
• Successfully led and motivated a team of 25 international professionals in different countries 

JERÓNIMO MARTINS, Madrid • Human Resources Director (Corporate)                                                                              | 02/2020 – 03/2022

Planned and executed international HR corporate large-scale projects to improve competitiveness for this Portuguese food retailer group, which employs nearly 120,000 individuals across Europe and Latin America, ensuring that human resources programs support the long-term goals of the HR team. Led initiatives including:

• Established the strategy to plan and manage the workforce with the right mix of internal and sternal talent
• Identified high potential and planned the successions to replace current leaders when they vacate their positions
• Coordinated the leadership development strategy, defined to change the culture and reinforce corporate values
• Redesigned the organization and implemented the structures, roles and processes to drive business goals
• Monitored the implementation of the HR Information System

JERONIMO MARTING, Lisbon • Director of Learning & Leadership Development                                                                            | 09/2018, - 02/2020

Managed the Learning and Leadership Development initiatives at the group level, with the goal of cultivating and fostering a cultural transformation aligned with the business strategy, corporate values and growth objectives. Served as the Chief Learning Officer (CLO), collaborating with C-level executives to enhance business capabilities. 

Managed a team of 25 professionals responsible for identifying training needs, defining the annual plan and budget, designing programs, overseeing delivery, and evaluating results, totaling approximately one million training hours per year. 

ENEL, Rome • Senior HR Manager Corporate        | 09/2015 – 09/2018

Coordinated the implementation of HR corporate projects and initiatives worldwide for 65,000 employees across all continents. Ensured the global HR strategy was well-defined, communicated, and monitored. Played a pivotal role in aligning global and local HR action plans with corporate policies. 

Oversaw compensation and benefits, learning and development, recruiting and hiring processes, internal communications, and employee relations, among others. Implemented a People Analytics system and boost HR digitalisation. 

ENDESA, Madrid • Global Head of HR Training & Development            | 05/2011 – 09/2015

Supervised an international team of 25 professionals in several countries, assuming responsibility for all training and development operations for the 25.000 employees of the group. Participated in the Executive Committees.

Achieved a cost-effective reduction of 50% while keeping high satisfaction levels and added value for the business. Oversaw the competencies model, performance evaluation, calibration process, career development and others. 

ENDESA, Madrid • Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP)              | 03/2004 – 05/2011

Managed all Human Resources Operations for the TOP 50 Senior Managers at Endesa International - Latin America, including recruiting, hiring, dismissals, payroll, diversity and inclusion, compensation and benefits management, learning and development, performance appraisal, international mobility labour law compliance and organisational changes. 

Advanced Management Program, Northwestern University (Kellogg School of Management), USA                                                                     | 2019

Executive Program in Communication, Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT Sloan), USA  | 2018

Master of Business Administration (MBA), ESADE Business School, Spain, USA, UK    | 2008

Master of Human Resources Management (MSc HRM), Complutense University, Spain   | 2003

BA in Organizational Psychology, Universidad de Chile, Chile  | 2001