Head of Talent Management
Viktor Dave Pérez Vargas
Viktor Dave Pérez Vargas (Lima, 1984) is a senior Human Resources executive specializing in talent strategy, organizational culture, leadership development, organizational transformation, employee experience, people analytics, and artificial intelligence applied to human capital management. He brings extensive experience across multinational organizations in the legal, healthcare, pharmaceutical, banking, consulting, and consumer goods sectors, leading regional initiatives within multicultural environments across Latin America, the United States, Europe, and Asia.
He holds a degree in Industrial Engineering from Universidad Peruana de Ciencias Aplicadas (UPC), Peru, and an MBA from EGADE Business School at Tecnológico de Monterrey, with a specialization in Innovation and Value Creation from Yale University School of Management, USA. He further complements his professional profile with advanced studies in artificial intelligence for Human Resources, project management, labor legislation, executive coaching, design thinking, data storytelling, compensation management, organizational culture, and strategic talent management.
Prior to joining Rodríguez Angobaldo Law Firm, he served as Head of HR for Peru, Uruguay, Bolivia, and Paraguay at Fresenius Medical Care. Previously, he held the roles of HR Business Partner and Talent Management Lead at Baker McKenzie International, and developed his regional foundation at Belcorp, supporting operations across 16 countries. His experience combines strategic business vision, change management expertise, people-centered leadership, and the integration of technology and artificial intelligence to strengthen talent, optimize decision-making, and generate sustainable organizational impact.
Studies and Degrees
- Executive Program, The AI Executive for HR, Sequoia (2026).
- Diploma in Labor Law Update, Hegel (2024).
- Specialization in Data Storytelling, Pacífico Business School (2023).
- Additional professional training in project management, labor legislation, design thinking, storytelling, human resources, compensation management, organizational culture, employee experience, leadership, and artificial intelligence applied to Human Resources (2019-2023).
- Executive and Team Coaching Certification, Latam Coaching Network (2019).
- Executive MBA Program in Innovation and Value Creation, Yale University School of Management, United States (2016).
- Master of Business Administration (MBA), EGADE Business School, Tecnológico de Monterrey, Mexico (2014–2016).
- Industrial Engineering Degree, Universidad Peruana de Ciencias Aplicadas (UPC), graduated in the top fifth of his class (2001–2007).
Professional Experience
- Head of Human Talent Management, Rodríguez Angobaldo Law Firm (2026 – Present).
- Head of HR, ARC Sub-Region (Peru, Uruguay, Bolivia, and Paraguay), Fresenius Medical Care (2020–2024).
- HR Business Partner and Talent Management Lead, Baker McKenzie International (2015–2019).
- Compensation and Management Control Analyst, Belcorp, with regional scope across 16 countries (2008–2014).
- Participant in the Talent Program and Commercial Analyst, Interbank (2007–2008).
Teaching Experience
- Graduate Professor at UCAL – Universidad de Ciencias y Artes de América Latina, teaching programs related to Human Resources, leadership, organizational culture, and employee experience (2024 – Present).
- Professor in the Master’s Program in Human Resources at UCAL, teaching courses such as Human Capital as a Strategic Partner and Foundations of Organizational Culture (2024 – Present).
- Lecturer for the course Leadership and Interpersonal Relationships for the real estate sector (2024 – Present).
- Mentor in the START UPC Program at Universidad Peruana de Ciencias Aplicadas, guiding entrepreneurs and startups in leadership, persuasive communication, and value proposition development (2024 – Present).
- Recognized as Best Professor in Academic Excellence and Academic Innovation at UCAL (2025).
- Selected to deliver the in-house Executive Leadership Skills Diploma Program for DELOSI, aimed at business leaders (2025).
Key Professional Achievements
- Led the Human Resources strategy across four countries at Fresenius Medical Care, overseeing talent management, leadership development, succession planning, performance management, compensation, labor relations, organizational culture, and employee engagement.
- Implemented global HR processes tailored to local realities, strengthening regional talent management, operational efficiency, and data-driven decision-making through HR indicators and analytics, including the use of SuccessFactors and Workday.
- Drove significant improvements in engagement, productivity, internal promotions, and retention of key talent through employee experience initiatives, leadership programs, and succession planning strategies.
- At Baker McKenzie International, led talent management initiatives focused on high-potential identification, leadership development, career planning, performance management, and succession processes within a global legal environment.
- At Belcorp, participated in organizational transformation projects, compensation management, regional budget control, HAY methodology implementation, and management reporting initiatives.
- Advised senior executives, general management teams, and executive committees on strategic decisions related to talent, organizational culture, organizational design, compensation, and leadership.
- Integrated artificial intelligence, automation, prompt engineering, ChatGPT, Copilot, and Gemini into Human Resources processes to enhance reporting, talent analysis, operational productivity, and strategic decision-making.
Affiliations
- Member of the Executive Board of EXATEC Peru, the alumni network of Tecnológico de Monterrey and EGADE Business School.
- Mentor in the START UPC Program, an initiative focused on startups, entrepreneurship, and innovation development.
Languages
- Spanish and English.