Scott Schone
About Scott Schone
Scott Schone serves as the Human Resources Director at Nevro, where he has worked since 2021 in Alajuela, Costa Rica. He has over 25 years of experience in HR management, including previous roles at Express Scripts and St. Jude Medical.
Work at Nevro
Scott Schone has served as the Human Resources Director at Nevro since 2021, contributing to the company's operations in Alajuela, Costa Rica. In this role, he has played a crucial part in establishing Nevro's presence in the region by developing the HR infrastructure from the ground up. His efforts have been instrumental in attracting and recruiting talent within the competitive medical device market, achieving full production capability within nine months.
Previous Experience in Human Resources
Before joining Nevro, Scott Schone held several significant positions in human resources. He worked at St. Jude Medical as the Director of Human Resources for Latin America from 2002 to 2017, where he managed HR functions across the region. Prior to that, he served as the Director of Compensation and Benefits at Express Scripts from 1996 to 2001. He also had a brief tenure as a Human Resources Director at ITT Inc. in 2018.
Education and Expertise
Scott Schone earned a Master of Arts in Labor and Industrial Relations from the University of Minnesota, studying from 1986 to 1988. He also holds a Bachelor of Business Administration with a focus on Business and Spanish from the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire. His educational background supports his extensive experience in HR management, which spans both specialist and generalist roles across the USA and Latin America.
Language Proficiency
Scott Schone is fluent in three languages: Spanish, Portuguese, and English. This proficiency enhances his ability to connect companies with opportunities in Latin America, facilitating effective communication and collaboration in diverse business environments.