Luciana Viñas
About Luciana Viñas
Luciana Viñas serves as the Director of People Operations at CookUnity, where she has worked since 2021, contributing to the company's growth from 20 to over 300 employees. She has a background in political science and extensive experience in people operations and recruitment across various industries.
Work at CookUnity
Luciana Viñas has been serving as the Director of People Operations at CookUnity since 2021. In this role, she has been instrumental in scaling the team from 20 to over 300 employees across various locations and functions. She initially joined CookUnity as the first member of the People Team, where she established foundational HR practices and strategies. Prior to her current position, she worked as a People Operations Manager for seven months and as a People Operations professional for one year, contributing significantly to the company's growth and operational efficiency.
Education and Expertise
Luciana Viñas holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Political Science from Pontificia Universidad Católica Argentina 'Santa María de los Buenos Aires', which she completed from 2000 to 2005. She has pursued further education in various fields, including Design Thinking at The Interaction Design Foundation since 2019 and Managing Complexity in affiliation with Minerva from Minders-Group in 2018. Additionally, she completed a program on Developing the Value Chain at IAE Business School in 2010. This diverse educational background supports her expertise in people operations and organizational development.
Professional Background
Before her tenure at CookUnity, Luciana Viñas gained extensive experience in recruitment and marketing. She worked as a Senior Technical Recruiter at Market Realist from 2016 to 2018, focusing on talent acquisition in a remote capacity. Prior to that, she served as a Senior Recruiter at Michael Page in Buenos Aires for one year. Her earlier career includes a role as a Category Marketing Manager at SIDUS S.A. from 2006 to 2010, where she developed her skills in marketing and team management.
Achievements in People Operations
In her role at CookUnity, Luciana Viñas has focused on integrating the latest trends and innovations in people operations, particularly in culture building and recruitment tools. She has demonstrated adaptability and perseverance by successfully navigating diverse industries and company types. Her strong belief in building partnerships has been key to effectively engaging and retaining talent within the organization, contributing to a positive workplace culture.