Uxio Malvido
About Uxio Malvido
Uxio Malvido serves as the Chief Human Resources Officer and Head of People and Culture at the World Economic Forum. With extensive international experience and a strong background in HR management, he has held various leadership roles across multiple industries, focusing on organizational development, talent management, and diversity and inclusion.
Current Role at World Economic Forum
Uxio Malvido serves as the Chief Human Resources Officer and Head of People and Culture at the World Economic Forum. He has held this position since 2023 in Geneva, Switzerland. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing HR strategies and initiatives that align with the organization's mission and goals.
Previous Experience in Human Resources
Uxio Malvido has extensive experience in human resources across various organizations. He worked at Arriva Group as Global HR Director for Functional Operating Model and HR Transformation from 2021 to 2022. Prior to that, he held the position of Divisional HR Director for Mainland Europe at Arriva Group from 2018 to 2021. His career also includes roles at LafargeHolcim, where he was the Global Head of Talent Acquisition, Engagement and Inclusion from 2015 to 2018, and at MSD in various capacities including Diversity and Inclusion Director for Europe, Middle East, Africa, and Canada.
Education and Expertise
Uxio Malvido holds two Bachelor of Science degrees in Chemistry and Psychology. He also has two Master of Science degrees, one in Pharmaceutical Business Management and another in Intercultural Management. His academic background includes studies at Universidad de Santiago de Compostela and IE Business School, as well as Université Paris Dauphine - PSL, where he focused on Cross-Cultural Management.
Leadership in Organizational Change
Uxio Malvido has led organizational restructures and transformations in various industries. His experience includes managing HR transitions during mergers and acquisitions, implementing HR Information Systems (HRIS), and combining research and data analysis with coaching to align business and people strategies. He has a deep understanding of business dynamics in both low and high margin environments.
International Experience and Language Proficiency
Uxio Malvido has lived and worked in multiple countries, gaining extensive international experience. He is fluent in four languages: Spanish, English, French, and Portuguese. This linguistic proficiency complements his diverse professional background and enhances his ability to operate in multicultural environments.