Johnny joined Polaris in July 2009 and is responsible for the development of corporate policies and systems for human capital management for Latin America. Johnny oversees the selection, development, compensation, retention, and identification of human talent aligned with the Polaris strategy. Additionally, he contributes to the strategic planning process to establish the short and long-term vision of the company while directing activities related to safety, health, and labour practices to ensure and compliance with national legislations. Johnny contributes to the administrative and general service processes in support of business operations, as well as acquisitions and logistics.
Prior to joining Polaris, Johnny held various progressive positions up to Head of Human Resources Development, in which he promoted many regulations and administrative policies that are now part of the regulatory framework of the said institution. Johnny’s previous roles also included Restaurant Manager and Marketing Coordinator for McDonald’s and Nabisco Cristal, respectively.
Johnny holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from University of Mobile, Alabama, and a master’s degree in Business Administration (MBA) from University of Leicester, UK. He is bilingual Spanish/English.