Marcos "Marco" Leal

Marcos "Marco" Leal has a diverse and extensive work experience spanning over several industries. Marcos "Marco" currently holds the position of EVP, Chief Human Resources Officer at Eagle Foods, a role they began in 2019. Prior to this, from 2017 to 2018, they held the same position at Ajinomoto Foods North America, Inc., where they oversaw HR, Total Rewards, Payroll, and Safety activities.

In 2015, Marco worked as the VP, Chief People and Culture Officer at Rush Street Gaming, where they developed HR strategies, implemented formal processes and policies, and reduced costs with a new benefit strategy. From 2011 to 2014, they served as the SVP, Chief People Officer, Communications and Corporate Social Responsibility at Bel, where they facilitated hyper-growth, improved compensation and benefits plans, and implemented a new HRIS solution.

Before their time at Bel, Marco worked at Wrigley as a Global HR Director and HR Director, North America Commercial Business, where they led human resources and supported sales and marketing initiatives. Marcos "Marco" also held the role of HR Director, Pepsi Cola North America at PepsiCo, where they oversaw HR activities for various functions. Prior to that, they were an HR Manager at Ford Motor Company, providing HR leadership for multiple operations in Canada, Mexico, and South America.

Marco began their career at Chase as an HR Associate in the HR Management Development Program and then worked as an HR Intern at Coors Brewing Company. Their earliest role was at Magna Donnelly, where they held various roles, including Team Development Manager and Production Associate.

Throughout their career, Marco has demonstrated expertise in developing HR strategies, implementing organizational processes, and improving compensation and benefits plans. Marcos "Marco" has also played a role in managing mergers and acquisitions and has experience in various HR functions such as recruitment, performance management, and employee relations.

Marcos "Marco" Leal holds a Master's degree in Labor Relations and Human Resources from Michigan State University. Additionally, they completed their Bachelor's degree in Social Science with a focus on Economics at the same institution. No specific start or end years were provided for either of these educational achievements.