Astrid Mestres Palacín
About Astrid Mestres Palacín
Astrid Mestres Palacín serves as the Corporate Talent & Development Manager at Fluidra since 2021, bringing extensive experience in talent management and human resources from previous roles at Zurich Insurance Company, Deloitte España, and Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona.
Current Role at Fluidra
Astrid Mestres Palacín serves as the Corporate Talent & Development Manager at Fluidra, a position she has held since 2021. In this role, she focuses on enhancing talent management strategies and developing employee capabilities within the organization. Her responsibilities include implementing training programs and fostering a culture of continuous learning to align with Fluidra's corporate objectives.
Previous Experience in Talent Management
Prior to her current role, Astrid worked at Zurich Insurance Company Ltd as a Talent Management professional from 2018 to 2020. During her tenure in Barcelona, she contributed to the development and execution of talent acquisition and management strategies. Before that, she held various positions in human resources, including a role as Manager - Human Capital at Deloitte España from 2013 to 2018.
Educational Background
Astrid Mestres Palacín has a diverse educational background in human resources and management. She earned a Licenciatura en Psicología from Universitat de Barcelona from 1998 to 2002. She furthered her studies with a Cambridge Certificate in Human Resources Management at the University of Cambridge from 2008 to 2009. Additionally, she completed a Máster en gestión del conocimiento at Institut Català de Tecnologia - PricewaterhouseCoopers from 2002 to 2003 and a Técnico RRHH 2.0 y redes sociales at INESDI from 2011 to 2012.
Career Journey in Human Resources
Astrid's career in human resources spans over two decades, beginning with her role as Becaria at Roche Diagnostics from 2001 to 2002. She then worked at Pharmexx as Coordinadora de selección for a year and held the position of Responsable de Selección at Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona from 2005 to 2013. She also worked briefly at Meliá Hotels International in 2003. Her extensive experience in various HR roles has equipped her with a comprehensive understanding of talent management and organizational development.