Silvia Reis
About Silvia Reis
Silvia Reis serves as the Head of Human Resources and People and Talent at Bynder, where she has worked since 2018 in Amsterdam. With a diverse background in human resources across various industries, she emphasizes the significance of employee value and fostering a positive workplace culture.
Current Role at Bynder
Silvia Reis serves as the Head of Human Resources and People and Talent at Bynder, a role she has held since 2018. Based in Amsterdam, Noord-Holland, she has spent six years in this position, focusing on enhancing employee engagement and organizational culture. In her capacity, she emphasizes the significance of employees as the core value of the business. Her leadership is informed by her multicultural background, which shapes her approach to human resources.
Previous Experience in Human Resources
Prior to her current role, Silvia Reis accumulated diverse experience in human resources across various sectors. She worked as a Human Resources Operations Specialist EMEA at Brooks Running for one year in Seattle from 2015 to 2016. Before that, she served as a Human Resources Coordinator at Canon Europe Ltd. for four years in Krefeld, Germany, from 2011 to 2015. Additionally, she was a Human Resources Advisor at O'Neill for two years in Warmond, Netherlands, from 2016 to 2018.
Early Career in Retail
Silvia Reis began her career in the retail sector, working as a Sales and Visual Merchandising Consultant at H&M for six years in Stockholm, Sweden, from 2005 to 2011. This early experience provided her with insights into consumer behavior and sales strategies, which are valuable in her current human resources role.
Educational Background
Silvia Reis has a robust educational background. She studied at the University of Tromsø School of Aviation, where she earned a Master of Arts and Bachelor's degree in Social Sciences, English Literature, and Linguistics from 2001 to 2008. Additionally, she attended Universidade do Algarve, focusing on Anthropology, Psychology, Social Sciences, and History for one year in 2003 to 2004.
Core Beliefs and Values
Silvia Reis believes in the importance of connecting with others and fostering a positive and enjoyable work environment. Her multicultural background informs her approach to human resources, highlighting the value of employees as essential to business success. She has extensive experience in both start-up and scale-up tech environments, as well as in multinational retail and consumer goods industries.