Nereida Perez

Nereida (Neddy) Perez is a Global Human Capital Leader with a strong reputation for implementing large-scale Change Management initiatives, particularly in the context of M&A, corporate culture integration, Talent Acquisition, and global market expansion.

She is a recognized speaker on the links between Inclusion & Diversity, Business Growth, Social/Corporate Responsibility, Talent Pipeline Development, and STEM.

Nereida has a proven track record in developing and executing communications strategies and organizational changes to drive diversity and talent management programs that align with business objectives.

Her specialties include M&A culture integration, Multicultural Workforce Management, Organizational Change Management, Global Business Expansion, and Class Action Lawsuit Turnarounds.

She possesses specific skills in Affirmative Action/EEO Compliance, Communications & Change Management, STEM Workforce & Talent Development, Human Resources, Employee Relations, Diversity & Inclusion, Multi-Cultural Business Strategy Development, Supplier Diversity Management, Corporate Social Responsibility, Non-Profit Board Management, and Diversity Executive Coaching.

Nereida serves on various non-profit boards, including the Society of Human Resources Management Foundation Board, the National Utilities Diversity Council, and the Asia Society Talent Diversity Council. She is also a founding member of STEMConnector.org.

As an author, Nereida has written Diversity Basics monographs and contributed to several published articles and book chapters.

Her educational background includes studies in MSHR in Human Resources at Nova Southeastern University, a Leadership Certificate in Leadership Management from the Americas Leadership Program, a Corporate Board of Directors Certificate from Harvard Business School, and a BS in Public Relations from the University of Florida.

Nereida has held significant roles in various organizations, including Global Head of Diversity & Inclusion at McCormick & Company, Principal Consultant at D&I Creative Solutions, LLC, Head of Diversity Talent Acquisition, Branding & External Partnerships at TIAA, Vice President Global Diversity & Inclusion, Talent & Organizational Capabilities at Ingersoll Rand, Vice President of Inclusion & Diversity at National Grid, Chief Diversity Officer & National Director Affirmative Action at KPMG, LLP, Senior Director External Diversity Relations at Sodexho, Program Manager of Corporate Affairs at Shell, Human Resource & Diversity Manager at Shell, Human Resources & Communications Advisor at Shell, and Human Resources Business Partner & Communications Supervisor at United Parcel Service Latin American Division.