Mario Portugal
About Mario Portugal
Mario Portugal is the Chief Human Resources Officer at Beyond Limits in Los Angeles, California, with over 10 years of experience in HR and talent acquisition, including roles at NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory and The Walt Disney Company.
Title and Current Position
Mario Portugal serves as the Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO) at Beyond Limits in Los Angeles, California, United States. In this role, he oversees various HR functions including talent acquisition, organizational design, and cultural development. His responsibilities extend to HR operations and technology, compensation and benefits, and employee education and development programs. He also manages employee relations and Health, Safety, Security, and Environment (HSSE) initiatives.
Experience at Beyond Limits
Mario Portugal has been with Beyond Limits in various capacities. Prior to his current role, he served as the Human Resources Director from 2019 to 2021 and as the Head of Recruitment and Compensation from 2018 to 2021 in Glendale, CA. His role involved leading global talent acquisition and onboarding strategies, developing and implementing diversity and inclusion initiatives, and overseeing compensation and benefits strategies.
Previous Roles in Technology and Space Exploration
Mario Portugal has an extensive background in HR and talent acquisition, having worked at prominent organizations like NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory and The Walt Disney Company. At NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory, he served as Manager, HR and Talent Acquisition from 2014 to 2016 and as Recruiting Team Lead, Talent Acquisition from 2013 to 2014 in Pasadena, CA. He was a Senior Manager for Talent Acquisition - Technology at The Walt Disney Company from 2016 to 2017 in Burbank, CA.
Early Career and Education
Mario Portugal started his career as a Project Manager at CNP Signs & Graphics from 2000 to 2004 and later worked at The Corky McMillin Companies as a Marketing Associate from 2004 to 2007 in Greater San Diego Area. He held positions at the University of Southern California as a Project Management Assistant from 2008 to 2009 and at Paramount Pictures as an Associate, Worldwide Compliance from 2009 to 2010 in Hollywood, CA. He studied Business Administration, Management and Organizational Development at the University of Southern California, achieving a Bachelor of Science (BS).
Passions and Professional Alignment
Mario Portugal's passion for space exploration and technology is evident through his professional experience, particularly at NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory. This passion aligns with his work at innovative companies and his current role at Beyond Limits, where he is actively involved in developing and implementing diversity and inclusion initiatives and driving forward HR and talent acquisition strategies.