Leonardo Marinelli

Global Head of HR Services & Solutions / HR Transformation Leader Clariant

15+ years’ experience in program & project management, human resources, information technology, business process management, process improvement, consulting activities, analytics and logistics.

Solid experience leading large teams and complex project management, working with local and virtual multicultural/multinational cross-functional teams and providers across the globe.

Currently, leading the HR Transformation and heading the Global HR Services & Solutions area, that covers the delivery of a great extension of HR services through Shared Service Centers (SSCs), the management of HR Technology, HR Solutions/PMO and HR Analytics teams, HR budget planning & monitoring and HR related M&A activities.

PMP (Project Management Professional), PROSCI Certified Change Management Practitioner, Six Sigma Black Belt, Process Improvement Advisor (Kaizen) and Certified Auditor ISO 9001 & 14001.*

Pre-Conference Workshops, Focus Stages & Main Conference Day One: May 20th, 2025

11:10 AM PANEL DISCUSSION: BALANCING LOCAL NEEDS IN A GLOBAL BUSINESS TO MAXIMISE EMPLOYEE EXPERIENCE

Global organisations face the complex challenge of addressing local employee needs while maintaining standardised HR shared services. This session will explore the specific challenges faced by organisations working across a global setting, each country with unique languages, regulatory requirements and employee expectations.

·       Achieve better alignment between global and local HR needs by adopting flexible frameworks that allow for standardisation while maintaining regional variations in compliance, language and employee expectations

·       Improve HR efficiency and employee engagement by leveraging technologies such as AI and automation

·       Implement a structured approach for unifying processes, building cross-functional teams and prioritising change management, clear communication and transparency across regions


Check out the incredible speaker line-up to see who will be joining Leonardo.

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