Carla Caracol is the Head of Human Resources for the Engineering and Construction area of the Proman Group, a multinational organization operating across multiple geographies with global activity in the energy sector. In this role, she leads the Human Resources function supporting E&C operations carried out by five Group companies, with offices across three European countries and two in Central America, contributing to the development and alignment of People Management practices in international contexts and highly complex projects.
With over 20 years of experience in Human Resources Management, she has built her career across diverse sectors such as hospitality, construction, banking and insurance, and media. This varied background provides her with a multidisciplinary, pragmatic, and broad perspective on organizational cultures, working models, and management challenges in highly distinct and demanding environments.
She is also a university lecturer and author of articles published in scientific and specialized journals in the fields of Human Resource Management and Organizational Behavior and is a guest speaker at national and international conferences. She holds a PhD in Social Sciences, specializing in Organizational Behavior, a master’s degree in Economic Sociology and Organizations, and a bachelor’s degree in Sociology. She also holds postgraduate qualifications in Strategic Human Resource Management and Development, Labor Law, and Business Advisory, as well as advanced training in Business Management and Leadership.
She is currently a member of the Business Strategic Council of ABRH Brazil (Brazilian Association of Human Resources), Vice-President of DCH Portugal (International Organization of Human Capital Executives), and a guest member of ISO Technical Committee 260 – Human Resource Management. In 2022, she was recognized with the awards for Best HR Director under 45, Best HR Communicator, and Best Lecturer.
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