Riccardo Falconiย is a seasoned Human Resources executive with a strong international track record in talent management, organizational transformation, and change leadership. Currently serving asย Senior Vice President HR EMEA atย Hunter Douglas, Riccardo leads the HR strategy for 65 professionals across 23 countries and 57 companies, overseeing over 6,500 employees in a post-merger integration context following a major private equity acquisition.
With more than 20 years of experience, Riccardo has held key leadership roles includingย VP Talent and DEI&B for the International Zoneย atย the Kraft Heinz Company, where he was instrumental in designing and implementing global strategies for talent acquisition, learning & development, and diversity & inclusion. He led the creation of a Talent Marketplace, redefined hiring practices to improve gender diversity.
Earlier in his career, Riccardo served asย People & Performance Director for Southern and Continental Europe, where he significantly improved employee engagement and retention. He also brings consulting experience fromย Accentureย andย EY, where he managed organizational and HR transformation projects for major global brands in automotive, consumer goods, and public sectors.