Cecilia Sicardi
About Cecilia Sicardi
Cecilia Sicardi is the Global Head People Development at Flexport in Miami, Florida, with extensive experience in HR leadership roles across various organizations.
Current Role at Flexport
Cecilia Sicardi currently holds the position of Global Head People Development at Flexport, located in Miami, Florida. In her role, she manages People Development strategies for APAC, Europe, and America, overseeing HR functions that support global company operations. Her initiatives have included the implementation of industry-defining People practices aimed at enhancing organizational effectiveness and employee performance.
Previous Experience at FedEx
From 2019 to 2022, Cecilia Sicardi served as the HR Talent Head LAC at FedEx in the Miami/Fort Lauderdale area. During her three-year tenure, she led the human resources department, focusing on talent acquisition, training and development, and performance management. Her role involved reshaping organizational structures to support business growth while working in a culturally diverse and corporate matrix environment.
Role at Amadeus IT Group
From 2008 to 2018, Cecilia Sicardi held the position of People & Culture Head LATAM at Amadeus IT Group in Miami, FL. Over her ten-year span, she was instrumental in managing HR functions across the Latin American region, effectively leading People and Culture initiatives to align with the company's strategic goals. Her work included implementing HR best practices and fostering collaboration among cross-functional teams.
Educational Background
Cecilia Sicardi has a comprehensive educational background in human resources, leadership, and management. She completed the Executive Leadership program at IESE Business School, University of Navarra, and pursued Executive Education in Leadership & Management at the University of California, Riverside. Additionally, she has HR Executive Education credentials from Cornell University and a C.S.S. in Administration & Management from the Harvard University Graduate School of Education. She also holds a Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources from UADE.
Expertise in HR Functions and Best Practices
Cecilia Sicardi has extensive experience in various HR functions, including Talent Acquisition, Training & Development, Performance Management, and Global Mobility. She has led re-sizing processes to transform organizational structures, proactively anticipating HR-related problems and proposing effective solutions. Her expertise also extends to diversity, equity, inclusion, and social responsibility initiatives. She has been responsible for budget management and implementing HR KPIs to meet business needs and goals.