Gabriela Artavia Salazar
About Gabriela Artavia Salazar
Gabriela Artavia Salazar is the IT Director for Oral & Personal Health Care Latin America at Procter & Gamble, with extensive experience in IT management and financial solutions across multiple regions.
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Gabriela Artavia Salazar currently holds the position of IT Director for Oral & Personal Health Care Latin America at Procter & Gamble. She has been in this role since 2021.
Professional Experience at Procter & Gamble
Gabriela Artavia Salazar has a long and diverse career at Procter & Gamble. Her roles have included IT Director for Personal Health Care Latin America (2020-2021), IT Director for Global Financial Solutions & Latin America Testing Automation Service Manager (2017-2020), and IT Director - Project Manager Mexico & Latin America for Financial Services and Solutions (2015-2016). Her tenure at Procter & Gamble also includes positions such as IT Senior Manager in Order Management Services (2011-2015), IT Manager in Order Management Services (2009-2011), and Financial Analyst for Capital and Fixed Assets North America (2007-2009).
Education and Expertise
Gabriela Artavia Salazar holds a Master’s degree in Information Technology Management with an emphasis in Process Management from Universidad Nacional de Costa Rica (2016-2018), and a Licenciatura in Industrial Engineering from Universidad de Costa Rica (2001-2007).
Roles Beyond Procter & Gamble
Before her extensive career at Procter & Gamble, Gabriela Artavia Salazar worked as a consultant from 2006 to 2007.
Global Experience
Throughout her career, Gabriela Artavia Salazar has lived and worked in various countries, including Costa Rica, the United States, Mexico, and Brazil. This international experience has enriched her cultural and language skills.
Volunteer Work and Advocacy
Gabriela Artavia Salazar actively volunteers as a speaker and trainer at schools to encourage more women to pursue careers in STEAM fields. Her efforts are aimed at inspiring the next generation of women leaders in technology and engineering.
IT Recruitment and Skill Development
Gabriela Artavia Salazar leads the IT recruitment program at Procter & Gamble, focusing on skill development and fostering collaboration among team members. She is committed to nurturing talent and promoting effective communication within the organization.
Implementation of SAP Solutions
She has coordinated the implementation of new SAP solutions and corporate restructures, enhancing financial and logistic digital transformations within Procter & Gamble.