Silvia Barriga
About Silvia Barriga
Silvia Barriga is the Human Resources Director for North Cone at American Tower, with over 8 years of experience in Strategic Workforce Planning and a strong background in the renewables and financial industries.
Current Role at American Tower
Silvia Barriga serves as the Human Resources Director for the North Cone region at American Tower. She has held this position since 2021, working from Bogotá, D.C., in Colombia. In this role, she focuses on aligning human resources strategies with business objectives to drive organizational success.
Experience in Human Resources
Silvia Barriga has over 8 years of experience in Strategic Workforce Planning. Her career includes significant roles at GE Capital, where she worked as a Human Resources Business Partner from 2007 to 2012 and as HR Operations & Workforce Planning Manager for the EMEA region from 2012 to 2015, both based in London. She also served as Strategic Workforce Planning Manager at GE Renewable Energy from 2016 to 2020 in Colombia.
Educational Background
Silvia Barriga holds a Master of Science in Social Psychology from Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, which she completed from 2004 to 2006. She also earned a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Universidad de La Sabana, studying from 1995 to 2002. Additionally, she completed a Certificate Program in Project Leadership at Cornell University in 2012 and has participated in studies at The Conference Board.
Skills and Expertise
Silvia Barriga possesses expertise in Organizational Design and Talent Development. She is skilled in connecting HR functions to business strategy through qualitative and quantitative data insights. Her experience includes supporting business transformation at cultural and digital levels, demonstrating her ability to adapt HR practices to evolving business needs.
Previous Roles in Human Resources
Before her tenure at American Tower, Silvia Barriga worked at Colpatria as HR Business Partner for Sales from 2000 to 2004 in Colombia. Her diverse experience across various industries, including renewables and finance, has equipped her with a comprehensive understanding of human resources in different business contexts.