Carla Catelan
About Carla Catelan
Carla Catelan serves as America's Head of Talent Acquisition at Thoughtworks, where she leads a team of 38 professionals. With over 20 years of experience in Human Resources, she has held various roles in talent acquisition and diversity across multiple organizations, including Cognizant and HP.
Current Role at ThoughtWorks
Carla Catelan serves as America's Head of Talent Acquisition at ThoughtWorks, a position she has held since 2024. In this role, she manages the recruitment cycle for various projects and deals, ensuring alignment with the company's strategic goals. Carla leads a team of 38 professionals within the Talent Acquisition department, focusing on enhancing recruitment processes and outcomes. Her responsibilities include developing strategic partnerships with key stakeholders to support Talent Acquisition initiatives.
Previous Experience at Cognizant
Before joining ThoughtWorks, Carla worked at Cognizant as the LATAM Talent Acquisition, Campus Recruiting, and Diversity & Inclusion Director from 2018 to 2021. During her three years in this role, she was based in São Paulo, São Paulo, and focused on enhancing recruitment strategies across Latin America. Her work involved implementing diversity and inclusion initiatives and managing campus recruiting efforts.
Career Background at HP
Carla Catelan has extensive experience at HP, where she held multiple positions from 2004 to 2015. She started as a Staffing Advisor for seven years, followed by a role as HR Business Partner from 2013 to 2015. Additionally, she served as Talent Acquisition Supervisor from 2011 to 2013. Her tenure at HP provided her with a solid foundation in talent acquisition and human resources management.
Experience at DXC Technology
Carla worked at DXC Technology as a Talent Acquisition Senior Manager from 2015 to 2017. In this role, she was responsible for overseeing recruitment strategies and managing talent acquisition processes. Her experience at DXC Technology contributed to her expertise in the field and prepared her for subsequent leadership roles in talent acquisition.
Education and Professional Development
Carla Catelan studied at Universidade Metodista de São Paulo from 2000 to 2003, where she completed her degree. With over 20 years of experience in Human Resources, she has developed a strong focus on talent acquisition, diversity and inclusion, campus recruiting, and employer branding throughout her career.