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Jonathan Benavides

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Head of Human Resources Central America and Caribbean at AstraZeneca
📍 San José Metropolitan Area, Costa Rica

Jonathan Benavides is a senior human resources executive with over 25 years of experience in the pharma, life sciences, and medical device industries. Currently the Head of HR for Central America and the Caribbean at AstraZeneca, he specializes in talent management and cultural transformation. People who have worked with him describe him as a "strategic thinker, " an "amazing business partner, " and a "true HR professional. "

He holds an MBA from the Instituto Tecnologico de Costa Rica and has completed the Strategic HR Management Program at the University of Michigan.

Jonathan is a multilingual executive, a skill noted as a significant asset in his global roles.

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Experience
15 Years
Current Role
Head of Human Resources Central America and Caribbean
Location
San José Metropolitan Area, Costa Rica
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Human-centric Workplaces
Writes about re-humanizing the employee and customer experience in the age of AI and is quoted emphasizing a humane work environment at AstraZeneca.
Inspirational Leadership
He frequently posts about the qualities and actions that define an inspirational leader, viewing it as something earned through action rather than a title.
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Career

Work history

12-2022 - 12-2024
Head of Human Resources Central America and Caribbean
AstraZeneca
1-2022 - 11-2022
Regional Human Resources Director
Sitel Group
1-2021 - 1-2022
Human Resources Director
Sitel Group
11-2018 - 7-2020
Director, Global Learning & Development
Allergan
3-2014 - 11-2018
Director Human Resources
Allergan
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Education
1-2012 - 10-2012
The Strategic HR Management Program
University of Michigan
2005 - 2007
MBA
Instituto Tecnologico de Costa Rica
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