Bogotá, Capital District, Colombia, May 2025 – Andrea Perez has been appointed as Head of People and Organization at Cencosud Colombia, one of Latin America’s largest and most prestigious multi-format retailers. In her new role, Andrea will lead people strategy and organizational development across the company’s operations in Colombia, playing a pivotal role in driving talent, culture, and transformation initiatives to support business growth and customer-centric innovation.
Andrea brings more than two decades of experience in human resources and organizational development, with a significant part of her career spent at Mars, where she held several senior roles over 15 years. Most recently, she served as Latam Talent & Culture Lead, leading strategic initiatives across Latin America focused on talent management, culture building, and leadership development.
Prior to that, Andrea was Latam People & Organization Business Partner for Supply and R&D, where she supported regional transformation programs and drove strategic workforce planning, succession, and change leadership across supply chain and innovation units. She also served as People and Organization Head for the Andean Region and previously as Talent Manager, shaping associate attraction, retention, and performance strategies for the business.
Andrea began her career at PwC, where she spent eight years as Leader Consultant specializing in HR consulting and advisory services, including executive search, organizational change, and culture diagnostics for diverse clients in Latin America.
About Cencosud S.A.
Cencosud S.A. is one of the largest and most trusted retailers in Latin America, operating in Chile, Argentina, Brazil, Colombia, and Peru, with a commercial office in China. The company manages over 900 supermarkets, 89 home improvement stores, 83 department stores, and 32 shopping centers, while also offering financial services including credit cards and insurance. Founded in 1960, Cencosud has a legacy of excellence in customer service, product quality, and innovation, supported by strong loyalty programs and a commitment to multi-channel retailing.
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