Raquel Ferreira
About Raquel Ferreira
Raquel Ferreira serves as the Global HR Business Partner for CUO and Claims at AXA XL, where she has worked since 2020. With extensive experience in human resources across various companies, she emphasizes strategic alignment and utilizes data-driven decision-making to enhance workforce management.
Work at AXA XL
Raquel Ferreira currently serves as the Global HR Business Partner for CUO and Claims at AXA XL, a division of AXA. She has held this position since 2020, working from Stamford, Connecticut. Prior to this role, she was the Head of HR for Latin America at AXA XL from 2014 to 2020, based in São Paulo, Brazil. In her roles, she collaborates with functional heads to define long-term missions and goals, ensuring alignment with business objectives. She actively participates in global initiatives, demonstrating her capability to work in diverse and international environments.
Previous Experience
Before joining AXA XL, Raquel Ferreira held several positions in human resources across different organizations. She worked at Allianz Seguros as the Recruiting, Development & Training Superintendent from 2012 to 2014 and as Development Manager from 2010 to 2012, both in São Paulo, Brazil. Additionally, she served as the Human Resources Manager at Baldor Specialty Foods, Inc. in New York from 2009 to 2010 and as an On-site Manager at Belcan Staffing Solutions in Cincinnati, Ohio from 2008 to 2009.
Education and Expertise
Raquel Ferreira has a solid educational background in management and psychology. She earned her MBA in Enterprise Management from USP - Universidade de São Paulo in 2006. She also completed a postgraduate program in Managerial Qualification at Fundação Instituto de Administração from 2005 to 2006. Additionally, she holds a Bachelor's degree in Psychology from Universidade Presbiteriana Mackenzie, which she completed between 1998 and 2003. She studied English and achieved ESL certification in 2007.
Leadership and Change Management
In her current and previous roles, Raquel Ferreira has demonstrated strong leadership capabilities. She leads management and talent succession initiatives, ensuring a robust pipeline of future leaders within the organization. She utilizes data and analytics to inform decision-making processes, enhancing workforce management and performance. Raquel also anticipates and designs organizational change, showcasing her expertise in change management and organizational development.