Gabriela Castro
About Gabriela Castro
Gabriela Castro is the Global Risk & Compliance Operations lead at Procter & Gamble, with extensive experience in corporate accounting, internal audit, and financial analysis.
Current Role at Procter & Gamble
Gabriela Castro holds the position of Global Risk & Compliance Operations at Procter & Gamble. She has been in this role since 2023 and is based in the United States. In this capacity, she is responsible for overseeing risk management and ensuring compliance across global operations, contributing to the company's adherence to regulatory standards.
Previous Roles at Procter & Gamble
Before her current role, Gabriela Castro worked in several positions at Procter & Gamble. From 2021 to 2023, she served as Corporate Accounting, External Deals A&D Director, located in Cincinnati, OH. Prior to that, from 2018 to 2021, she was the Global Internal Audit SOX and Audit Services Director, also in Cincinnati. In these roles, she gained significant experience in corporate accounting, audit services, and Sarbanes-Oxley compliance.
Early Career Experience
Gabriela Castro began her career as a Paralegal at Facio & Cañas from 1998 to 1999. This early experience provided her with foundational skills in legal research and compliance, which later served her in various roles in the corporate sector.
Educational Background
Gabriela Castro holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from the Universidad Latinoamericana de Ciencia y Tecnología, which she obtained between 2014 and 2017. Her academic background in Business Administration has equipped her with the necessary skills to excel in her professional roles. She also studied at Humboldt Schule Costa Rica.
Key Projects and Initiatives
Gabriela Castro played a significant role in the creation of the P&G Service Center, where she enhanced finance, stewardship, and organizational skills. She led key interventions to ensure compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley requirements. Additionally, she has developed expertise in Product Supply and Third Party Governance and has led Financial Analysis for brands like Vicks and Pepto Bismol in the Latin America Headquarters.