Samantha Kenni Novaes
Santo André,SP
Resumo
Psychologist and people leader with over 25 years of experience across all Human Resources subsystems, acting strategically in Talent Management and leading large-scale regional projects. Experience as Deputy Head of Learning & Development Latam, leading leaders and directly supporting a structure of 102 professionals across 18 countries, as well as working in a matrix model with more than 115 HRBPs. Over the past two years (2024-2025), led the launch of the Artificial Intelligence initiatives catalog and the implementation and monitoring of related KPIs, in addition to leading Learning Fridays as a lever to strengthen a continuous learning culture across the region. Responsible for strategic development and leadership pipeline programs, including executive coaching, outplacement and career transition, future partners' readiness programs, sponsorship, profile mapping, and talent acceleration initiatives. Acted as focal point for alignment with U.S. and global teams, ensuring consistency, governance, and scalability of initiatives across Latin America. Annual speaker at the main regional promotion celebration event for managers, senior managers, and directors (Horizons - Cancun). Strong performance in Learning & Development, managing area and team KPIs, budget and forecast planning and control, audits, training needs mapping, and the design of learning solutions (content, learning journeys, learning cycles, facilitation, and active methodologies). Experience with onboarding, external vendor management, and the delivery of structured programs, including PDL (Leadership Development Program for Managers and Directors). Leadership of performance evaluation processes, calibration, and performance distribution management. International experience delivering training and deploying strategic HR projects across Latin America and the United States (Mexico, Chile, Peru, Argentina, and the U.S.), as well as nationwide initiatives. Culture, Internal Communications, and Employer Branding: leadership of engagement campaigns, strengthening of culture and DEI agenda, employer branding positioning, and organization of corporate events. Led initiatives such as Coffee with the Executive, engagement surveys, culture initiatives, and programs related to Great Place to Work. Responsible for the Sponsorship program at EY. Cross-functional work with HRBP teams and strategic stakeholders, participation in Transformation and Change Management projects, and experience with Shared Services Center (SSC) models.
Visão geral
27
27
years of professional experience
10
10
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Experiência profissional
Learning and Development Sênior Manager and LATAM Deputy
EY Ernst & Young
São Paulo
04.2018 - 02.2026
- Since July 2024, serving as the regional deputy leader for the areas of Learning and Development.
- Responsible for the direct management of five country managers, who are also responsible for a team of 104 people in the LATAM region.
- Involved in complex, global, Americas, and regional projects such as leadership development programs, power skills, training in technical areas, whether mandatory or not.
- Directly manage the KPIs of the area, one of which is AI (Artificial Intelligence).
- Involved in leadership forums and committees.
- In charge of the main culture program, EY Circles.
Talent Development and Culture Sênior Manager
EY
São Paulo
08.2021 - 07.2024
- In charge of all Talent Development area in Latam South: Managing Appraisal, Listening/surveys tools, Career, Coaching programs and etc.
Talent Development and Culture Manager
EY
São Paulo
08.2020 - 08.2021
- Responsible for the entire Talent Development area for EY in Latam South, being the main focal point between Global, Americas team and the region I work in.
- Having a strategic role and a deep impact on business, I seek the best development tools, as well as personalization and cascading for a team of more than 45 HRBP's across Latam South.
- This includes Talent Reviews program, Development programs, Managing Appraisal, Career, Pipeline, Coaching, Outplacement, Culture programs, PIP and much more.
- In charge of a direct team and all the functional part of managing it, as the budget.
- Responsible for Sponsorship Program together with DEI area.
Organizational Development, D&I and Culture Manager
EY
São Paulo
04.2018 - 08.2020
- In charge of Development, Culture and Diversity and Inclusion at EY in the South America region.
- Working with the firm's strategic initiatives, unfolding, communicating and managing global and local programs.
- Management of the Coaching and mentoring Program for promoted and/or hired executives.
- Management of the Coaching Program for leadership.
- Mentoring and sponsorship programs (DEI).
- Responsible for the most robust Evaluation program that brings together Performance, Career and Development in a single multi-channel program and through the SAP SuccessFactors system, Counselor Excellence program, Counselor Connect Groups, Counseling Families (People meetings), Leader Coach, Leadership review, Feedback and PIP.
- Management of several Development Programs for New Partners, Partners, Directors and Senior Managers.
- Succession Program of career leverage and Leadership Pipeline and mapping.
- Assessment Process.
- Global Work Environment Survey via Kenexa/IBM, Qualtrics, Você SA, Global Culture Assessment and GPTW.
- Sharing Results and Action Plan following the Agíle culture and focused on the employee value proposition, the journey and experience.
- DEI network groups.
- Benchmarking; Engagement/Endomarketing Actions.
- Responsible for managing the firm's Flexibility Program.
- Team and Budget management.
- Working together with People Support team, Analytics and PMO from Talent and their tools.
- Part of communities EY in Americas (LEAD Performance Evaluation, Career Champions Network EY Experience Surveys, EY Workgroup).
Corporate Training & Development Supervisor, South America
CEVA Logistics
São Paulo
02.2012 - 04.2018
- Responsible for all Training and Development activities for the Latam region.
- These activities mainly involve actions to strengthen the culture, Talent Map/9box, Succession Plan, managing appraisal, Coaching, Surveys, and Training programs.
- Counted twenty-five indirect people into the teams, including the direct partnership of eight more HR Business Partners Southam.
- Maintained an active partnership with the entire strategic board of the company, including the Business Development, Sales (CL, Import, Export), Freight Management, Backoffice, Contract Logistics, and Ground team.
- This partnership included all support in identifying and offering solutions that involve people, such as Development programs (Executive Summit, Sales Academy, Assessment, Talent Mapping, Climate Survey, Training, etc.).
LATAM Corporate Training and Development Specialist
CEVA Logistics
01.2014 - 04.2018
- Recently awarded globally in the Global Recognition Program for the team initiative of creating and executing the 1st Diversity and Inclusion week simultaneously in Brazil, Chile, Argentina, Colombia, Peru, and Mexico, where more than 6,460 people participated in our awareness and engagement lectures, book exchange and donation, in addition to the dissemination of the Global D&I Policy.
- Responsible for Training and Development with a focus on Management, Potential Assessment with 9Box Grid for Succession Plan, Business Coaching, Assessment, LMS, Focus Group for Organizational Climate Diagnosis, etc.
T&D e R&S Coordinator
CGE Cofade Ltda.
Mauá
05.2005 - 08.2011
- Responsible for the entire area of Training and Development, Recruitment and Selection, Internal Communication.
- Training and Development: Skill in presentations, as well as training content, support material for students and trainers.
- 180º and 360º performance evaluation, technical and behavioral LNT, compaction and presentation of the annual training plan.
- Responsible for all training logistics, from hiring to monitoring third-party services/speakers.
- Evaluation of Reaction, Learning and Training Effectiveness, Critical analysis and action plans for training.
- Responsible for the Development of Behavioral Training Programs for all Hierarchical levels of the company.
- Development of Competency Matrices aligned with ON THE JOB training.
- Internal auditor (VDA 6.3 and ISO/TS 16.949:2009).
- Development of performance KPIs and training goals, as well as action plans.
- Development of the Climate Survey, application and measurement.
- Creation of Exit Interview, application and action taking.
- Responsible for monitoring all HR area audits.
- Solid knowledge in climate and conflict resolution.
- Development of Suggestion Programs.
- Skill in developing and applying games for Training, Selection, Integration.
- User of the ERP Protheus Microsiga system.
- Responsible for the Recruitment and Selection area.
- Competency-based interview.
- Development and performance with group dynamics, internal selection process, as well as career plan, hiring of interns, apprentices, temporary and permanent employees for all hierarchical levels.
- Application and measurement of tests such as Palográfico, Quati, G-36, AC, AC-15, HTM and TLS in selection processes, HTP and TAT in the office.
Human Resources Analyst
Shizen Indústria de Cosméticos Ltda.
São Bernardo
05.2003 - 10.2004
- Responsible for the area of People Management and Benefits of two branches (Distribution Center and Industrial Park).
- Responsible for the area's KPIs and preparation of management reports with direct reporting to the Administrative Board.
Human Resources Assistant
Fundição Antonio Prats Masó Ltda
Santo André
04.1999 - 05.2002
- Acting as a generalist in Recruitment and Selection activities of employees at all levels.
- Benefits Management, Events, Internal Communication, Integration of New employees, Payroll preparation, Electronic Point and Social Charges.
- Preparation of RAIS, GFIP and DIRF.
- Preposta with unions and Labor forums.
Formação acadêmica
Pós-graduação Lato Sensu - MBA Executivo - Gestão Empresarial
Fundação Getulio Vargas
08.2021 - 03.2023
Psychologist - Psicologia
Universidade de Santo André - UNIA
01.2002 - 12.2008
Post-Graduation in Organizational Psycodrama -
Instituto Drumont (Potenciar)
MBA in People Management - Psicologia, Humanas e Adm
Universidade de Santo André - UNIA
01.2009 - 12.2010
Habilidades e competências
Performance Management
Talent Management
Leadership team
Change Management
Project leader
Talent KPIs monitoring
Trainer
Idiomas
Português
Língua materna
Espanhol
Proficiente
C2
Inglês
Avançado
C1
Personalizado
- Prêmio de Reconhecimento por excelência funcional CEVA Américas
- Prêmio de Reconhecimento em Responsabilidade Social
- Reconhecimento Regional de Talentos de RH
- Prêmio de Reconhecimento Global por Excelencia Funcional CEVA Mundo
Certificados
- PDA Assessment tool
- TRACOM Social Style
- English Summer Course - Kings College, Los Angeles
- Personal & Professional Coaching - IBC Instituto Brasileirp de Coaching
Linha do tempo
Talent Development and Culture Sênior Manager
EY
08.2021 - 07.2024
Pós-graduação Lato Sensu - MBA Executivo - Gestão Empresarial
Fundação Getulio Vargas
08.2021 - 03.2023
Talent Development and Culture Manager
EY
08.2020 - 08.2021
Learning and Development Sênior Manager and LATAM Deputy
EY Ernst & Young
04.2018 - 02.2026
Organizational Development, D&I and Culture Manager
EY
04.2018 - 08.2020
LATAM Corporate Training and Development Specialist
CEVA Logistics
01.2014 - 04.2018
Corporate Training & Development Supervisor, South America
CEVA Logistics
02.2012 - 04.2018
MBA in People Management - Psicologia, Humanas e Adm
Universidade de Santo André - UNIA
01.2009 - 12.2010
T&D e R&S Coordinator
CGE Cofade Ltda.
05.2005 - 08.2011
Human Resources Analyst
Shizen Indústria de Cosméticos Ltda.
05.2003 - 10.2004
Psychologist - Psicologia
Universidade de Santo André - UNIA
01.2002 - 12.2008
Human Resources Assistant
Fundição Antonio Prats Masó Ltda
04.1999 - 05.2002
Post-Graduation in Organizational Psycodrama -
Instituto Drumont (Potenciar)