🌐 Global and Regional Leaders in Human Capital & People Management (2025)

1. Global Organizations

🇺🇸 Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM)

• President & CEO: Johnny C. Taylor, Jr., SHRM-SCPLeads the world’s largest HR professional society with 340,000+ members worldwide. Advocates for workforce innovation and ethical HR practices.

• Chair of the Board: Melissa Anderson

• President, SHRM Foundation: Wendi Safstrom

🇬🇧 Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD)

• Chief Executive: Peter CheeseOversees CIPD’s efforts to improve work conditions and advance HR professionalism across 160,000 members globally.

• President: Professor Sir Cary CooperRenowned expert in organizational psychology and workplace wellbeing.

🌍 World Federation of People Management Associations (WFPMA)

• President: [Currently Not Publicly Available]A global network uniting HR associations to promote human capital excellence worldwide.

2. South America: Focus on Chile and Region

🇨🇱 Chile — Key Leaders in People Management

• Ilia Gonzalez – Executive Director, Chilean Human Resources Network (Red de Recursos Humanos)Leading Chile’s primary HR network that connects professionals and promotes best practices across industries.

• Fernando Morelli – General Manager of People, AgrosuperRecognized leader in Chilean HR and a key figure in the regional DCH (Directivos de Capital Humano) network.

• Nicolás Yáñez – HR Director, LATAM AirlinesInfluential in embedding strategic HR practices within one of Latin America’s largest corporations.

• Soledad Delfante – Senior Country People Manager, Mercado Libre (Chile)Drives talent and organizational development at the leading regional e-commerce company.

🇦🇷 Argentina

• Daniela Mora Simões – People Director, Grupo OMINTActive leader in DCH Argentina and recognized voice in regional human capital forums.

🇨🇴 Colombia

• Livi Betancur – Vice President of Talent & Administration, Seguros y Servicios BolívarNoted for leadership in talent strategy in the insurance sector.

🌎 DCH (Directivos de Capital Humano) – Latin America Regional Network

• Juan Carlos Pérez Espinosa – Global President

• Presidents in key countries include Armando Cantú Brito (Mexico), Luis Del Castillo (Peru), Miriam Schmied (Paraguay), Danielle Arraes (Brazil).

3. Asia: Influential Human Capital Leaders and Organizations

🇯🇵 Japan — Japan Association for Human Resources Development (JAHRED)

• President: Takashi SaitoPromotes HR development aligned with Japan’s unique corporate culture.

🇨🇳 China — China Human Resource Development Association (CHRDA)

• Chairperson: Dr. Li WeiFocuses on integrating technology and HR modernization in the Chinese market.

🇮🇳 India — National HRD Network (NHRDN)

• President: Ms. Geetanjali SharmaLeads one of Asia’s largest HR networks with focus on leadership and talent in India.

🇸🇬 Singapore — Singapore Human Resources Institute (SHRI)

• President: Mr. John TanChampions HR innovation in Singapore’s dynamic economy.

Summary

These organizations and their presidents are driving global and regional advances in human capital management, promoting innovation, ethics, and leadership. From the globally influential SHRM and CIPD, to the vibrant Latin American and Asian HR communities, these leaders shape the future of work and talent worldwide.