Drew Fernandez

CEO

Dublin, County Dublin, Ireland20 yrs 11 mos experience
Most Likely To SwitchHighly Stable

Key Highlights

  • Top 3 Most Inspirational Filipinos on LinkedIn
  • Led HR for 45,000 associates globally
  • Expert in driving business transformation
Stackforce AI infers this person is a Human Resources leader with extensive experience in global talent management and organizational development.

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Skills

Core Skills

Human ResourcesOrganizational DevelopmentTalent Management

Other Skills

Brand ManagementBuilding High Performance Sales TeamsBusiness DevelopmentBusiness StrategyCRMCareer CounselingChange ManagementCompensation & BenefitCross Functional Relationship BuildingCross-functional Team LeadershipDeferred CompensationEmerging MarketsEmployee EngagementEmployee RelationsEmployer Branding

About

A dynamic and forward-thinking business and Human Resources leader with extensive experience across global, regional, and local roles - Drew brings a unique blend of strategic vision and hands-on expertise in driving business transformation, advancing the future of work, and nurturing global talent and network teams. With a background spanning diverse industries and geographies, Drew has successfully navigated the complexities of mature, developing, and emerging markets - consistently delivering results and striving to exceed expectations. Recognized as one of the Top 3 Most Inspirational Filipinos on LinkedIn.

Experience

20 yrs 11 mos
Total Experience
6 yrs 11 mos
Average Tenure
7 yrs 3 mos
Current Experience

The coca-cola company

3 roles

Senior Vice President and Head of People & Culture, Coca-Cola Europe

Apr 2023Present · 3 yrs 2 mos

  • Head of the People & Culture function for The Coca-Cola Company’s Europe Operating Unit, managing operations across 44 countries. Member of the European senior leadership team and the global Human Resources leadership team.
  • Plays a pivotal role in creating innovative and game-changing HR practices to deliver our business ambitions while nurturing a positive, thriving and high-performing culture.
Employee EngagementTalent ManagementPerformance ManagementOrganizational DevelopmentChange ManagementHuman Resources

Global Chief People Officer, Coca-Cola Bottling Investments Group

Promoted

Jan 2020May 2023 · 3 yrs 4 mos

  • Global head of the Human Resources function and member of the Coca-Cola Bottling Investments Group Senior Leadership Team, responsible for our 45,000 associates and 800 HR professionals across all our Coca-Cola-owned bottlers around the world.
  • Member of the Global HR Leadership Team of The Coca-Cola Company.
  • Coca-Cola is a global business that operates on a local scale, in every community where we do business. We are able to create global reach with local focus because of the strength of the Coca-Cola system, which comprises our company and our nearly 225 bottling partners worldwide.
  • Coca-Cola Bottling Investments Group was created to ensure key bottling operations receive the appropriate investments and expertise to ensure their long term success. By strategically investing in select bottling operations, temporarily taking them under Coca-Cola ownership, and utilizing the leadership and resources of The Coca-Cola Company, BIG can drive long-term growth in critical markets and address major structural or investment challenges.
Talent ManagementSuccession PlanningPerformance ManagementHR ConsultingChange ManagementHuman Resources

Vice President and Chief People Officer, Coca-Cola Beverages Philippines

Mar 2019Jun 2020 · 1 yr 3 mos

  • Head of the Human Resources function and member of the Senior Leadership Team, responsible for our 16,000 associates and 300 HR professionals across our 100 sites in the Philippines.
Employee EngagementTalent ManagementPerformance ManagementHuman Resources

Sitel

Chief Human Resources Officer Asia Pacific

Aug 2018Feb 2019 · 6 mos · Manila, Philippines

  • Leads the overall HR function of Sitel Group Asia Pacific (sitel.com), responsible for around 25,000 associates across multiple countries in the region and around 100 HR professionals whilst part of the Asia Pacific executive leadership team with full P&L responsibility.
  • Responsible for the overall transformation of the organisation and leads a cross-functional team to deliver future capabilities, fast track expansion and deliver its 2020 growth ambition.
  • Worked closely with multiple local government units, non-profit organisations, the academe and many other partners in expanding our countryside operations in the Philippines through rigorous talent development and community building. Also led the way for the development and deployment of new global best practices for Sitel Group, given Philippines as one of its biggest markets.
Employee EngagementTalent ManagementPerformance ManagementChange ManagementHuman Resources

Unilever

9 roles

Global Head of Human Resources, Unilever Food Solutions

Jan 2018Jul 2018 · 6 mos

  • UFS is the dedicated foodservice business of Unilever that leads the industry in providing innovative and high quality professional food ingredients and value adding services created by over 300 professional chefs, covering 50 cuisines and 200 million dishes a day. The UFS global network of food service professionals help source the best sustainable ingredients, develop quality products, create inspiring & trending recipes, and provide chef training and support.
  • UFS operates in 75 markets and the teams across the globe are working with customers and businesses to make their menus relevant to local guests, whether that’s meeting the need for healthy, delicious, guilt free dining experiences, localizing a global offering, or bringing the world’s most exciting cuisines to home markets.
Talent ManagementPerformance ManagementHR ConsultingHuman Resources

Senior Global Innovation Transformation HR Director

Mar 2017Jul 2018 · 1 yr 4 mos

  • Global Role: Sits in the Unilever global innovation steering committee / leadership team which aims to continuously transform the total innovation ecosystem. Leads a cross-functional team in hard-wiring game-changing innovation capabilities and culture across all categories, geographies and functions.
  • Double-hatting role with the Global HRD role for Foods.
Talent ManagementPerformance ManagementHR ConsultingHuman Resources

Senior Global & European Human Resources Director, Unilever Foods

Mar 2016Jul 2018 · 2 yrs 4 mos

  • Global Role: In charge of the Foods division of Unilever world-wide from the 100VE Global Headquarters in London. The Foods category is at the heart of Unilever’s strategy and its success. It is home to Unilever’s largest brand, Knorr, as well as other €1bn euro brands such as Hellmann’s. Foods contributes c25% of Unilever’s €50bn turnover with above average cash profitability providing fuel for growth to the wider business as well as being the enabler of many of the key pillars in Unilever’s sustainable living plan.
Talent ManagementPerformance ManagementHR ConsultingHuman Resources

Senior Human Resources Director - Thailand, Myanmar, Cambodia & Laos

Promoted

Jul 2012Feb 2016 · 3 yrs 7 mos

  • Head of Human Resources / Senior Human Resources Director – Myanmar, Cambodia & Laos;
  • Senior Human Resources Director – Go-To-Market Thailand, Unilever Network & Food Solutions
  • Unilever Thailand and Unilever Indochina; Bangkok, Thailand
  • Total HR responsibility for over 1500 employees and over 10,000 third party associates across 4 countries
  • Built and introduced the new business models for Unilever that support the changing
  • channel/consumer landscape that boasts improved productivity, efficiency and agility
  • Business set up in Myanmar, Cambodia and Laos whilst landing the HR fundamentals
  • Asian Human Capital Award 2013, Universum #1 Employer of Choice for MCR & Graduate Students 2013 & 2014, Bangkok Post Most Popular Company of Thailand 2013, and Thailand's Top Graduate Employer 2015
Talent ManagementPerformance ManagementHR ConsultingHuman Resources

Head of Talent Management, Leadership and Organisational Development

Jan 2010Dec 2010 · 11 mos

  • Unilever Thailand
  • Double hatting role with Senior HRBP role
Talent ManagementPerformance ManagementHR ConsultingHuman Resources

Senior HR Business Partner Manager – Customer & Market Development

Promoted

Jan 2009Jun 2012 · 3 yrs 5 mos

  • Unilever Thailand
  • Accredited Practitioner - Human Synergistics
Talent ManagementPerformance ManagementHR ConsultingHuman Resources

Senior HR Business Partner Manager - Shared Services and Corporate Functions

Promoted

Jan 2006Dec 2008 · 2 yrs 11 mos

  • Unilever Philippines
Talent ManagementPerformance ManagementHR ConsultingHuman Resources

HR Business Partner Manager - Customer Development & Supply Chain, Site HR Head

Jan 2006Dec 2006 · 11 mos

  • Unilever Philippines
Talent ManagementPerformance ManagementHR ConsultingHuman Resources

Brand Manager Foods / Trade Marketing Manager Ice Cream

Jan 2005Dec 2005 · 11 mos

  • Unilever Philippines
  • Unilever Future Leaders Programme
Talent ManagementPerformance ManagementHR ConsultingHuman Resources

Education

Harvard University

Executive Communication

Jan 2024Jan 2024

The Wharton School

Executive Compensation

Jan 2022Jan 2022

Ateneo de Manila University

Bachelor of Science - BS — Management

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