Vânia Valdrez
About Vânia Valdrez
Vânia Valdrez serves as the Regional Human Resources Business Partner for Europe at American Tower. With extensive experience in human resources across various companies, she emphasizes communication, wellbeing, and fostering a positive workplace culture.
Current Role at American Tower
Vânia Valdrez serves as the Regional Human Resources Business Partner for Europe at American Tower. She has held this position since 2023, working from Ratingen, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. In her role, she focuses on enhancing communication and wellbeing initiatives within the organization, aiming to foster a positive workplace culture.
Previous Experience in Human Resources
Prior to her current role, Vânia Valdrez worked at Wacom Europe GmbH as the HR Manager for EMEA from 2019 to 2023. She managed HR functions across the region while based in Düsseldorf, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. Before that, she was the People & Culture Manager at Ascendum Group from 2017 to 2019 and a Senior Consultant at PwC Portugal from 2015 to 2017.
Educational Background
Vânia Valdrez has a solid educational foundation in psychology and business administration. She earned her Bachelor's degree in Psychology from ISCTE - Instituto Universitário de Lisboa from 2003 to 2007. She further pursued a Master's degree in Social and Organizational Psychology at the same institution from 2006 to 2008. Additionally, she completed an Executive Master in Business Administration at INDEG-ISCTE Executive Education from 2014 to 2015 and an Advanced Diploma in Personal Leadership & Executive Coaching from Kingstown College in 2020.
Focus on People and Culture
Vânia Valdrez has a strong interest in people and culture, which she integrates into her professional practices. She aims to elevate these aspects within her work environment, focusing on fostering a sense of belonging and growth among employees. Her initiatives are designed to enhance communication and wellbeing in the workplace.
Consulting Experience
Before her roles in human resources, Vânia Valdrez worked as a Consultant at SDO Consultores SA from 2009 to 2015. This six-year experience in the Lisbon Area, Portugal, provided her with a strong foundation in consulting, which she later applied in her HR roles.