Hi, I'm Sergio Salvador - REF Global | Building Peer Advisory Boards for SEA’s and UAE’s Top Leaders | Google, Egon Zehnder, EY | SEA & UAE
I thrive on bridging human capital and AI innovation, shaping leaders' success across SEA and UAE. My passion lies in developing talent and guiding executives through confidential sessions to leverage their unique strengths and overcome challenges.
At a glance
Curated signals on strengths, focus areas, and how they can help.
Interned at Google and EY, gaining foundational experience at top global firms.
Leads REF Global's expansion in SEA and UAE, building peer advisory boards for executives.
Can help others by providing frameworks for executive peer advisory groups and AI integration in HR.
🚀 Career trajectory
Digital & Consulting Foundations
Gained extensive experience at digital giants like Google and Yahoo!, and top consulting firms like Egon Zehnder and EY.
✦ Digital Strategy
✦ Consulting
✦ People Advisory
Venture Growth Acceleration
Served as a Strategic Advisor to a unicorn startup, CARSOME, focusing on strategic growth and market expansion.
✦ Start-ups
✦ Venture Capital
✦ Growth Strategy
Executive Leadership & Development
Currently leading REF Global's expansion in SEA and UAE, building peer advisory boards and driving executive coaching.
✦ Leadership Development
✦ Executive Coaching
✦ Peer Advisory
💪🏻 Superpowers
AI-Powered Talent Architect
Leveraging AI for strategic HR transformations and tangible business outcomes.
✦ Develop and implement AI-driven HR strategies.
✦ Align talent management with AI capabilities.
✦ Drive measurable business results through people functions.
Global Leader Development
Cultivating executive growth through peer advisory and coaching.
✦ Build and lead peer advisory boards for top leaders.
✦ Guide executives in leveraging unique talents.
✦ Facilitate overcoming complex professional obstacles.
Cross-Continental HR Strategist
Pioneering people-centric initiatives across diverse markets.
✦ Expanding REF Global's reach in SEA and UAE.
✦ Fostering global alliances and executive networks.
✦ Applying empathy and collaboration in strategy.
I'm excited about
✦ Discovering innovative leaders shaping future industries.
✦ Exploring collaborations on AI's impact on human capital.
✦ Connecting with peers to share insights on global talent trends.
I can help with
✦ Offer guidance on AI integration within HR functions.
✦ Provide frameworks for executive peer advisory groups.
✦ Share strategies for developing high-potential talent.
I would love your help on
✦ Identifying emerging AI technologies relevant to HR.
✦ Connecting with leaders in the UAE's tech ecosystem.
✦ Finding potential collaborators for HR transformation projects.