Fernando Salinas
About Fernando Salinas
Fernando Salinas is the SVP HR Worldwide Commercialization at Bristol Myers Squibb and serves on multiple advisory boards, with extensive experience in human resources across various global regions.
Current Roles in HR and Advisory
Fernando Salinas currently serves as the Senior Vice President of HR Worldwide Commercialization at Bristol Myers Squibb in Princeton, New Jersey. He also contributes as an Advisory Board Member at Women of Color in Pharma (WOCIP) in the United States and as a Hispanic Star Ambassador at We Are All Human. In addition, he is a member of the Board of Directors at Girls With Impact, showcasing his dedication to multiple roles that focus on diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Professional Experience at Johnson & Johnson
Fernando Salinas has an extensive history with Johnson & Johnson, having held numerous HR leadership positions, including Global Senior Vice President of HR R&D, Robotics, Digital Solutions, and External Innovation, Vice President of Human Resources for United States Commercial Pharm, Consumer Health, and Medical Devices, and Head of Human Resources for Latin America Medical Devices. His tenure at Johnson & Johnson also included roles as Senior HR Director and HR Director in the São Paulo area and Latin America, focusing on talent management and total rewards.
Education and Specialized Training
Fernando Salinas has a solid academic background, including a Bachelor’s degree in International Relations and Affairs from Universidad del Salvador and a Master in Business Administration from FGV - Fundação Getulio Vargas. He further enhanced his expertise with studies in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at Cornell University. He completed programs in Chief Human Resources Officer at Wharton Executive Education and specialized training in Digital Transformation at both Columbia Business School and MIT Sloan School of Management. His educational pursuits reflect a commitment to continuous learning and adaptation in the evolving field of human resources.
Global HR Leadership at Bristol Myers Squibb
In his role at Bristol Myers Squibb, Fernando Salinas leads a global HR team of over 90 leaders, managing HR functions for a $46 billion business unit with more than 10,000 employees. He focuses on driving commercial growth and successful product launches through effective people strategy solutions. By developing high-performance leadership teams and fostering an inclusive work environment, he aims to accelerate the availability of medicines to market. His efforts emphasize creating a supportive atmosphere that encourages innovation and efficiency.
Advocacy and Role in Diversity
Fernando Salinas is an advocate for minority groups, serving as a role model to inspire others to develop confidence and excel. Throughout his career, he has emphasized creating consistent and authentic work environments. His leadership roles at organizations like We Are All Human and Women of Color in Pharma reflect his commitment to promoting diversity and inclusion in the workplace and broader community. He visualizes leading a company as Chief People Officer, continuing his focus on fostering an energized and inclusive work culture.