Vanessa Almeida
About Vanessa Almeida
Vanessa Almeida is a Senior Human Resources Manager at Brown-Forman, overseeing Developing Europe and Amsterdam. She has extensive experience in HR roles across various companies, including Johnson & Johnson, and holds multiple degrees in Human Resources Management and Psychology.
Current Role at Brown-Forman
Vanessa Almeida currently serves as the Senior Human Resources Manager for Developing Europe and Amsterdam at Brown-Forman. She has held this position since 2021 and is based in Amsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands. In her role, she manages HR functions across multiple countries, including Italy, Greece, Bulgaria, Hungary, Romania, and the Netherlands. Vanessa oversees HR strategies and initiatives tailored to the unique needs of these regions.
Previous Experience at Brown-Forman
Prior to her current role, Vanessa Almeida worked at Brown-Forman as the South America HR Head from 2018 to 2021. During her three years in this position, she was based in São Paulo, Brazil, where she led HR operations and initiatives for the South American region, contributing to the company's strategic objectives.
Career at Johnson & Johnson
Vanessa Almeida has extensive experience at Johnson & Johnson, where she held various HR roles over several years. She served as the Talent & Organization Senior Manager for Customer Service in LATAM from 2017 to 2018, and as the Head of Human Resources for Supply Chain Brazil from 2012 to 2015. Additionally, she worked in multiple capacities, including HR Analyst and HR Specialist, contributing to HR functions across the organization.
Educational Background
Vanessa Almeida has a diverse educational background. She holds a Bachelor's degree in Languages with a focus on Translation from Universidade de Mogi das Cruzes, completed in 1999. She also achieved a Master's degree in Industrial and Organizational Psychology from Universidade Anhembi Morumbi in 2021. Furthermore, she earned an MBA in Human Resources Management from FGV - Fundação Getulio Vargas in 2010 and studied Neurobiology and Behavior from 2020 to 2022.
Diversity and Inclusion Initiatives
As part of her commitment to fostering an inclusive workplace, Vanessa Almeida is a member of the Diversity & Inclusion (D&I) Team at Brown-Forman. In this capacity, she is responsible for deploying the D&I plan within the organization, ensuring that diversity initiatives are integrated into HR practices and company culture.