Juan Gallegos
About Juan Gallegos
Juan Gallegos is the Head of Human Resources at Clearway Energy Group, bringing extensive experience from previous roles at Amazon, Cenergy International Services, and Ignite Restaurant Group. He holds a Master's degree from Cornell University and has been recognized as a promising leader by the Houston Business Journal.
Work at Clearway Energy Group
Juan Gallegos currently serves as the Head of Human Resources at Clearway Energy Group. He has held this position since 2024, contributing to the organization's human resources strategy and operations in Greater Houston. His role involves overseeing HR initiatives that align with the company's objectives and enhance employee engagement.
Previous Experience in Human Resources
Before joining Clearway Energy Group, Juan Gallegos held various significant roles in human resources. He worked at Amazon as a Chief Talent Strategist from 2019 to 2022, where he focused on talent management strategies. Prior to that, he served as the Regional Human Resources Executive for North America Customer Fulfillment at Amazon from 2017 to 2019. His experience also includes positions at Cenergy International Services as Chief Human Resources Officer and at Ignite Restaurant Group in multiple HR leadership roles.
Education and Expertise
Juan Gallegos earned a Master's degree from Cornell University Graduate School, specializing in Industrial and Labor Relations. He also holds a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration and Management from Florida International University. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his expertise in human resources, labor relations, and organizational management.
Achievements in Human Resources
Throughout his career, Juan Gallegos has achieved notable successes in human resources management. He designed a three-year HR Technology roadmap that resulted in annual savings of $330K for a major corporation. Additionally, he led a culture redesign initiative that significantly reduced turnover, saving approximately $32M in labor costs year over year. His contributions have been recognized by the Houston Business Journal, which named him in the '40 Under 40' profile.
Military Background
Juan Gallegos served in the US Army as a Combat Infantry from 2000 to 2006. This experience provided him with leadership skills and discipline that have contributed to his professional development in human resources.