Maria Sigala
About Maria Sigala
Maria Sigala is the Human Resources Director at Zipcar, where she has worked since 2022. She has a strong background in human resources, having previously held positions at Tripadvisor and Dassault Systèmes, and holds a Master of Arts in Human Resources Management from Lasell University.
Work at Zipcar
Maria Sigala has been serving as the Human Resources Director at Zipcar since 2022. In this role, she provides performance management guidance, including coaching and career development, to leadership. She acts as a strategic partner to business leaders, aligning HR business objectives with the company's goals and talent strategy. Additionally, she has developed training initiatives to address identified development needs and has guided and resolved complex employee relations issues, enhancing work relationships and morale within the organization.
Education and Expertise
Maria Sigala holds a Master of Arts in Human Resources Management and Services from Lasell University, which she completed from 2017 to 2019. She also earned a Bachelor of Arts in French Language and Literature from Ethnikon kai Kapodistriakon Panepistimion Athinon between 1995 and 2000. Furthermore, she has pursued advanced studies in Spanish Linguistics and Applied Linguistics at Universidad Complutense de Madrid, completing DEA courses and a Master's degree from 2000 to 2005.
Background
Maria Sigala has a diverse professional background in human resources and education. Before her current position at Zipcar, she worked at Tripadvisor as a Senior Human Resources Business Partner from 2021 to 2022 and at Dassault Systèmes in various HR roles from 2019 to 2021. She also has experience in academia, having served as a Spanish Language Instructor and Coordinator at the University of Macau from 2008 to 2016, and as a Spanish Language Instructor at Ethnikon kai Kapodistriakon Panepistimion Athinon.
Achievements
Throughout her career, Maria Sigala has contributed to various organizations by providing performance management guidance and developing training initiatives. At Zipcar, she has played a key role in aligning HR objectives with business goals and enhancing employee relations. Her extensive experience in human resources and education, combined with her academic background, underscores her expertise in managing talent and fostering a positive work environment.