Global HR Leadership: Balancing Culture and Change: Luigi Bellopede, VP HR Asia Pacific at Prysmian
As Vice President of HR Asia Pacific at Prysmian, Luigi Bellopede leads people strategy across nine countries for over 3,100 employees. With 20 years of international HR experience, he has held senior leadership roles in retail, manufacturing, and the pharmaceutical sector, with deep expertise in M&A. At Prysmian, Luigi previously served as SVP of Talent and People Development, overseeing one of the largest mergers in the cable industry across 50 countries. Before relocating to Asia, he also led HR for a telecom business with North American market exposure.
In this episode of the HR Impact Show, Luigi shares insights from his 20-year global HR journey, covering his experience with cultural nuances, managing a diverse APAC workforce, and leading performance systems post-merger. Discover how Prysmian navigates manufacturing disruptions, the importance of leadership buy-in, and how focusing on people can drive business outcomes. Luigi emphasizes the significance of adaptability, financial acumen, and maintaining trust and flexibility in future workplaces.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Managing Culture and Change
01:09 Welcome to the HR Impact Show
01:50 Luigi Bellopede's HR Journey
03:17 Prysmian's Global Presence and Challenges
04:16 Managing Cultural Nuances in HR
07:09 Implementing a Unified Performance System
16:15 People-Centric Focus During Uncertainty
19:27 Future-Proofing HR and the Workforce
27:14 Rapid Fire Questions and Closing Remarks
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About The HR Impact Show
Join top global people leaders for honest conversations about how to build and transform high-performing cultures.
Hear from CHROs and HR experts from global and world-renowned organisations as they share their top people analytics tips, leadership journeys, lessons and challenges while navigating the complexities of transformation and the multi-generational and diverse cultures in Asia.
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