Lydia Gonzalez Otero

Lead a global HR transformation across Spain, Italy and Germany to scale people operations and align HR strategy with business goals, improving operational consistency and employee experience.

Built and led HR and people functions for a global startup, scaling teams and implementing people-first frameworks to improve engagement and reduce turnover.

Supported EMEA transformation as Senior HRBP for Spain, Portugal and Cuba, aligning people strategy with business priorities and improving retention and leadership readiness.

Led HR for a global creative startup across Spain, UK and Switzerland, implementing talent management programs and frameworks that accelerated internal mobility and leadership readiness.

Managed HR for Zurich IT nearshore operations, improving employee experience and HR processes across Spain, UK and Switzerland to support delivery and retention.

Led talent and development initiatives for the UK business, designing competency frameworks and programs that increased promotion rates and leadership readiness.

Provided HR support for EMEA projects, overseeing HR activities for UK-based operations and ensuring compliance and effective people processes.

Supported global offshore HR operations, delivering HR services that enabled large-scale delivery teams and improved people processes.

Completed an Executive Corporate Coaching Diploma focusing on coaching skills for corporate leadership and development.

Completed postgraduate studies in Business Administration covering advanced management and business strategy topics.

Completed Senior Management studies focused on executive management practices and leadership development.

Completed postgraduate studies in European Marketing and Languages with emphasis on cross-border marketing strategies.

Completed studies in International Business covering global trade, business operations, and international markets.