CECILE UMAÑA

Cecile Umaña is a globally experienced Chief People Officer and organizational transformation leader who helps companies align people, culture, and leadership with business strategy. Over the course of her international career, she has led large-scale people transformations across technology, telecommunications, hospitality, and multinational environments spanning Asia, Europe, Latin America, and the Middle East. Cecile works directly with CEOs, boards, and leadership teams to build high-performing organizations, strengthen leadership capability, and create cultures that support sustainable growth. Her approach combines strategic insight with practical execution, ensuring people strategies translate into measurable business outcomes.

• Former Global Chief People Officer, Selina
• Former CHRO, Ooredoo Myanmar
• Former Regional HR Director, Samsung Latin America
• Reduced employee turnover from 48% to 13% in one year
• Led people transformation across 125+ locations globally

Technology • Telecommunications • Hospitality • Consumer Goods • Professional Services

Middle East • Asia-Pacific • Europe • Latin America • North America