Marga Chao
About Marga Chao
Marga Chao is an AMS Talent Acquisition Partner at Bristol Myers Squibb, with a background in teaching Spanish and extensive experience in recruitment and forest therapy.
Current Position at Bristol Myers Squibb
Marga Chao is currently an AMS Talent Acquisition Partner at Bristol Myers Squibb. Her responsibilities include overseeing the recruitment process, particularly focusing on the new cell therapy site in Leiden. This site is poised to make significant advancements in the treatment of blood cancers, an area in which Marga plays a crucial role by sourcing and acquiring top talent.
Previous Experience at Novartis
From 2014 to 2016, Marga Chao served as a Talent Scout at Novartis through Alexander Mann Solutions, based in Kraków, Poland. During this two-year tenure, she was responsible for identifying and recruiting key talent to meet the company's needs, thereby contributing to its growth and success in the pharmaceutical sector.
Background in Education and Teaching
Marga Chao has extensive experience in the field of education. She worked as a Spanish teacher at various institutions, including Empik School, Uniwersytet Pedagogiczny im. KEN w Krakowie, and the Cervantes Institute in Kraków, from 2011 to 2018. She also held teaching positions at VHS Wilmersdorf and Tandem Berlin in Germany, and contributed significantly as a Co-founder, director, and teacher at Escuela Paralaia in Spain. Prior to transitioning into the corporate world, she lectured in Spanish at several universities, including Pazmany Peter Catholic University and Corvinus University in Hungary.
Educational Qualifications
Marga Chao holds a Master's degree in Spanish and Latinoamerican Literature from Villanova University, achieved between 1999 and 2001. She also secured a Master’s in Teaching Spanish as a Foreign Language from Universidad Antonio de Nebrija in 1999. Additionally, Marga has a Degree in English Philology from Facultad de Filología de Universidad de Santiago, obtained from 1991 to 1996. These academic credentials have provided her with a strong foundation in language and education.
Expertise in Forest Therapy and Energetic Harmonization
Beyond her corporate and educational roles, Marga Chao is certified as a Forest Therapy Practitioner and Forest Bathing Guide by Forest Therapy Hub. She designs and conducts forest therapy sessions, aimed at offering therapeutic benefits to individuals and groups. Marga also employs Energetic Harmonization techniques to aid in personal development, showcasing her diverse skill set and commitment to holistic well-being.