Sandra Silva
About Sandra Silva
Sandra Silva serves as the EMEA HR Director at Fluidra, bringing extensive experience in human resources management across various regions. She has held significant roles at companies such as Almirall, Ecolab, Carrefour, and PepsiCo, demonstrating a strong operational approach and expertise in labor relations.
Current Role at Fluidra
Sandra Silva serves as the EMEA HR Director at Fluidra, a position she has held since 2021. In this role, she manages a team of over 50 HR professionals, including 7 direct reports. Her responsibilities include designing and executing HR strategies tailored for a diverse region encompassing Europe, Latin America, North Africa, the Middle East, and India. Sandra's leadership is characterized by a strong operational and agile approach aimed at generating impactful results within the organization.
Previous Experience in Human Resources
Sandra Silva has extensive experience in human resources, having held various positions across multiple organizations. Prior to her current role, she worked at Almirall as the Global HR Corporate Director from 2017 to 2021, and as the Global People & Organizational Development Corporate Head for a year in 2016. She also served as Human Resources Director for Spain and Portugal at Ecolab from 2015 to 2016. Her career includes significant roles at PepsiCo, Carrefour Portugal, and Sonae Distribuição, where she developed her expertise in HR management.
Educational Background
Sandra Silva holds a Graduate degree in Management from Universidade da Beira Interior, which she completed from 1994 to 1999. She furthered her education with a Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Human Resources from Atlântico Business School in 2003. Additionally, she completed an Advanced Leadership Program in Organizational Leadership at Esade in 2020. This educational foundation supports her extensive knowledge and skills in human resources and organizational development.
Expertise in Labor Relations
Sandra possesses profound knowledge in Spanish and International Labor Relations, which is essential for her role in a multinational company. Her expertise enables her to navigate complex labor environments across different regions effectively. This skill set is particularly valuable in her current position, where she is responsible for HR functions across Europe, Latin America, and Africa.
Career Progression in Human Resources
Sandra Silva's career in human resources began in 1999 at Carrefour Portugal as a Human Resources Assistant. She progressed through various roles, including Hypermarket Human Resources Manager and Human Resources Director at Carrefour. She also held senior HR positions at PepsiCo, including International Senior Human Resources Business Partner and Human Resources Director. This progression reflects her growing responsibilities and leadership capabilities in the HR field over the years.