Brenda Talazo, MBA (Uk)
About Brenda Talazo, MBA (Uk)
Brenda Talazo, MBA, serves as the Vice President of HR & Business Enablement at Saab in Pretoria, South Africa, where she has worked since 2020. With over 20 years of experience in Human Capital Management, she has held various executive roles and is responsible for overseeing multiple portfolios, including Global Mobility and Transformation.
Work at Saab
Brenda Talazo has been serving as the Vice President of HR & Business Enablement at Saab since 2020. In this role, she is based in Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa, and oversees various portfolios including Global Mobility, ICT, Communication, Transformation, Facilities, and Security. Prior to her current position, she held multiple executive roles at Saab, including Vice President & Head of Human Resources from 2012 to 2015, and Vice President for Corporate Services from 2015 to 2019. Her extensive experience at Saab spans over a decade, contributing to the organization's human capital management and development strategies.
Education and Expertise
Brenda Talazo has a strong educational background in business and human resources. She completed her Master of Business Administration (MBA) at Henley Business School from 2016 to 2020. Additionally, she participated in the Management Development Program at GIBS Business School in 2010. Her foundational studies include a degree in Human Resources Management from Vaal University of Technology (1993-1996) and a qualification in Labour Relations Management from the University of South Africa in 2007. This educational foundation supports her over 20 years of experience in Human Capital Management and Leadership Development.
Background
Brenda Talazo has over two decades of experience in the field of Human Capital Management and Leadership Development. Her career includes significant roles in organizational development and transformation initiatives, showcasing her expertise on local, regional, and global scales. Before joining Saab, she worked as an HR Manager at Saab Avitronics from 2008 to 2010. Her progressive career path reflects her commitment to enhancing organizational effectiveness through strategic human resource practices.
Achievements
Throughout her career, Brenda Talazo has held various executive positions that highlight her leadership capabilities. At Saab, she has been instrumental in overseeing critical portfolios that contribute to the company's operational success. Her roles have included Vice President for Corporate Services and Vice President for Human Capital & Organizational Development. These positions have allowed her to implement key initiatives focused on organizational transformation and employee development, demonstrating her impact within the organization.