Erika Yokota
About Erika Yokota
Erika Yokota is an experienced HR professional currently serving as HRBP WM LATAM at UBS, with a strong background in talent acquisition and learning and development. She has held various roles in notable organizations, including Accenture Brasil and the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control.
Current Role at UBS
Erika Yokota currently holds multiple roles at UBS, including Co-Lead for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DE&I) in Brazil and HRBP WM LATAM. Since 2020, she has contributed to the DE&I Americas Council, focusing on initiatives that promote inclusivity within the organization. In her HRBP WM LATAM role, which she began in 2021, she oversees human resources functions for the wealth management sector across Latin America.
Previous Experience at Accenture Brasil
Prior to her current role, Erika worked at Accenture Brasil as the Head of Talent Acquisition for Unilever from 2015 to 2016. In this position, she managed a team of over 20 individuals responsible for talent acquisition efforts in Brazil and India. Her leadership during this time contributed to the effective recruitment strategies for Unilever's operations.
Learning and Development at ECDC
Erika served as a Senior Consultant in Learning and Development at the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC) from 2009 to 2011. During her tenure, she was part of the Learning & Development team that addressed training needs during the H1N1 pandemic outbreak, focusing on enhancing organizational readiness and response.
Educational Background
Erika holds a Master's degree in Human Resource Management from Dublin Business School, where she studied from 2007 to 2008. She also earned an MBA in Human Resources Management from Fundação Getulio Vargas between 2017 and 2018. Additionally, she completed her undergraduate studies in Psychology at Universidade Presbiteriana Mackenzie from 2000 to 2004.
Career Progression at UBS
Erika's career at UBS began with her role as an HRBP/HRSD Senior Manager for Brazil from 2016 to 2018. She transitioned to a regional HR Business Manager role covering Latin America and Canada from 2018 to 2021. This progression reflects her increasing responsibilities and influence within the organization, culminating in her current roles focused on wealth management and DE&I initiatives.