Mariana Ortiz De Zarate
Mariana Ortiz De Zarate

Human Resources Executive and Leadership Coach

Open to offers · Member since 26 Oct 2026
Location
Orlando, United States
Desired salary
Unspecified
Work preference
Remote Only
Experience level
Lead

About

Professional summary

I am a human resources executive and ICF-certified leadership coach with more than 25 years of progressive leadership experience across multinational corporations and entrepreneurial organizations.

I align people strategy with business priorities, with expertise in strategic planning, HR transformation, organizational effectiveness, talent management, team development, succession planning, and mergers and acquisitions.

I have led HR organizations and people agendas across the United States, Latin America, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and Asia Pacific. My industry experience includes diversified manufacturing, industrial automation, electrical engineering, pharmaceuticals, financial services, energy, food, and hospitality.

I am an experienced executive advisor and change leader who has supported organizational redesign, operating-model transformation, workforce restructuring, acquisitions, spin-offs, leadership development, and culture transformation.

I bring a commercially minded approach to HR, combining operational rigor with coaching, employee development, and leadership effectiveness. I am fluent in Spanish, advanced in English, and have working knowledge of Portuguese and French.

Skills

25 capabilities

Experience

Career history

Human Capital Services Officer Strenta Inc.

Led the HR function for a complex multi-entity single-family office with 69 employees and $830M in assets under management, supporting trust, trustee, investment management, wealth advisory, and philanthropy services.

Partnered with senior leadership on organizational redesign, specialized hiring, company values, competency-based performance management, succession planning, and talent reviews. Delivered 26 specialized hires, launched a 70/20/10 development-planning approach, and implemented Predictive Index methodology for hiring, self-development, and team effectiveness.

Chief Executive Officer & Founder Eclat Global, LLC

Founded and led an organizational consulting firm providing HR strategic advisory, fractional HR, executive coaching, and leadership development services.

Built a client portfolio including multinational corporations, private-equity-backed companies, and growing businesses such as Dana Inc., Rockwell Automation, Novalent Ltd., Eventbrite, Massy Group, and Lionstone Development. Generated $324K in organic revenue in the first 24 months with a 25% EBITDA margin and led instructional design for Rockwell Automation's Global Transformational Leadership Program.

Vice President of Human Resources, HVAC and Transport Latin America Trane Technologies PLC / Ingersoll Rand Inc.

Partnered with the division president to lead the people agenda for 1,300 employees and a 17-person HR team across Latin America, supporting a $500M+ revenue business and a manufacturing facility in Brazil.

Implemented an HR operating model and ServiceNow for HR operations, resolving more than 6,000 requests in six months with 90% customer satisfaction. Reduced voluntary turnover from 8% to 4.8%, delivered $1.4M in annual restructuring savings, and led the regional spin-off separating Climate and Industrial segments into standalone public companies.

Director of Human Resources, Global Automation Services Rockwell Automation, Inc.

Led HR for the global automation services organization, supporting 2,600 employees, a global HR team of eight, and a $700M revenue business operating across North America, Latin America, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and Asia Pacific.

Served on the HR transformation committee to design and implement a global HR operating model that strengthened business partnering and operational effectiveness. Launched management development programs across Latin America and Asia and created a Talent Book to support career and succession discussions.

Senior HR Business Partner, Control Products & Solutions Latin America Rockwell Automation, Inc.

Led HR for 450 employees across Latin America supporting a $200M motor-control products and services business.

Introduced a new-product sales competition that supported 7.6% year-over-year growth and a 3.5% CAGR over three years. Managed all people-integration processes in Latin America following Rockwell Automation's acquisition of ESC Services, including organizational and employee transition activities.

Regional Manager, Human Resources, Electrical Services and Systems US East Coast & Latin America Eaton Corporation PLC

Led HR for a regional division of 350 employees supporting a $180M revenue electrical services and systems business across the US East Coast and Latin America.

Established Eaton's Latin America Electrical Services and Systems division by hiring 100 employees and managers over two years, enabling $25M in record revenue. Improved employee engagement from 80% to 88% and manager effectiveness from 63% to 88% through leadership action plans.

Regional Human Resources Director Schering-Plough Corporation

Led HR for an $75M operation across Argentina, Chile, Paraguay, and Uruguay, supporting 800 employees, one manufacturing plant, and a 12-person HR team across prescription pharmaceuticals, consumer health, animal health, and clinical trials.

Supported the turnaround of the Argentina pharmaceutical business through a voluntary retirement plan and union negotiations. Led the post-acquisition integration of Organon Biosciences, including organizational design, budgeting, and benefits harmonization in collaboration with McKinsey and BCG.

Human Resources Manager Duke Energy

Supported HR operations for a $17M revenue energy operation with 100 employees across a commercial office and two generation facilities.

Provided human resources leadership for workforce needs across the business, supporting operational continuity and employee management.

Human Resources Manager Kellogg Company

Led Human Resources, Environmental Health and Safety, Corporate Security, and Public Relations for a $10M revenue operation with one manufacturing facility and 100 employees.

Managed a four-person HR team and supported workforce, operational, safety, and communications priorities for the local business.

Human Resources Business Partner McDonald's

Served as HR business partner for an operation of 70 restaurants, more than 3,000 employees, and 15 managers in Buenos Aires.

Aligned HR priorities with business strategy, implemented enterprise programs, and managed employee relations and labor-law compliance.

Education

Learning history

Universidad Argentina de la Empresa

Bachelor of Science, Industrial Relations

Bachelor of Science in Industrial Relations.

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