Lola Alvarez
About Lola Alvarez
Lola Alvarez serves as the Executive Vice President of People for the Consumer Packaging International division at Berry Global, Inc., a position she has held since 2019. With extensive experience in human resources across various sectors, she has previously held leadership roles at Berry and Henkel, and possesses advanced degrees in business and law.
Work at Berry
Lola Alvarez currently serves as the Executive Vice President of People for the Consumer Packaging International division at Berry Global, Inc. She has held this position since 2019. In her role, she focuses on aligning human resources strategies with business objectives to enhance workforce performance. Prior to her current role, she was the Executive Vice President of Human Resources for the Health, Hygiene & Specialties Division from 2015 to 2019. Lola's tenure at Berry Global spans over a decade, demonstrating her commitment to the company's growth and development.
Previous Experience
Before joining Berry Global, Lola Alvarez held several significant positions in human resources. She worked as the Vice President of Human Resources for the EMEA region at Berry from 2010 to 2015, based in Barcelona, Spain. Prior to that, she was the Director of Human Resources at Ipsen Pharma from 2007 to 2010. Lola began her career in human resources at Henkel, where she served as a Human Resources Key Account Manager from 1996 to 2006. This diverse experience has equipped her with a comprehensive understanding of HR practices across various sectors.
Education and Expertise
Lola Alvarez has a strong educational background in business and human resources. She studied at Universidad Autonoma Barcelona, where she earned a degree in Derecho from 1986 to 1991. She furthered her education with an MBA from Esade, completed between 1994 and 1996. In 2009, she attended IESE Business School - University of Navarra, completing the Programa Desarrollo Directivo (PDD). Most recently, in 2019, she obtained a Master in Internet Business (MIB) from ISDI, focusing on Business Digital Transformation. Her education supports her expertise in HR transformations and talent management.
HR Strategies and Transformations
Lola Alvarez has a proven track record in implementing human resources strategies that align with business goals. She specializes in leading HR transformations and building capabilities that foster cultural alignment within organizations. Her focus on enterprise-wide talent management and enhancing development capabilities has contributed to the establishment of high-performing and sustainable workforces at the companies she has worked for. Lola's approach emphasizes the importance of aligning HR initiatives with overall business objectives.