Karen López R.
About Karen López R.
Karen López R. serves as the Head of Talent Acquisition and Employer Branding for EMEA at Avolta, bringing over 15 years of experience in human resources and talent acquisition. She has held various leadership roles, including positions at Human Leaders Group and Universidad Anáhuac, and is currently pursuing a Ph.D. in Social Responsibility.
Current Role at Avolta
Karen López R. serves as the Head of Talent Acquisition and Employer Branding for the EMEA region at Avolta. She has been in this position since 2023 and operates in a hybrid work environment based in Schiphol, North Holland, Netherlands. In this role, she is responsible for leading talent acquisition strategies and enhancing employer branding efforts across the region.
Previous Experience in Human Resources
Karen López R. has over 15 years of professional experience in various leadership positions within Human Resources. Prior to her current role at Avolta, she worked at Human Leaders Group as an HR Coordinator from 2011 to 2014, and at Universidad Anáhuac as the Head of Talent Acquisition & Development from 2015 to 2021. Additionally, she held positions at Grupo De La Parra as a Recruiting Coordinator and at Pfizer as an HR Business Partner.
Educational Background
Karen López R. has a diverse educational background. She earned a Bachelor's degree in Psychology from Universidad del Valle de México from 2007 to 2011. She later obtained a Master's degree in Human Development Transpersonal Psychology from Instituto Transpersonal A.C. between 2012 and 2014. Additionally, she studied Sustainability Studies and is pursuing a Ph.D. in Social Responsibility at Universidad Anáhuac, where she also completed her International Business Coach Certification in 2016.
Certifications and Specializations
In addition to her degrees, Karen López R. has specialized training in Organizational Leadership, having achieved the Certified Business Coach & Leader designation from Interamericana Academy of Coaching in 2016. Her certifications complement her extensive experience in talent acquisition and human resources, enhancing her capabilities in leadership and coaching.