Natalie Mendes is an experienced HR professional currently serving as HR Manager at Alpargatas S.A. since November 2020. Prior to this role, Natalie had a significant tenure at Nestlé from November 2011 to October 2020, where responsibilities included leading training and development initiatives, implementing innovation strategies, and serving as a focal point for training and development in corporate areas. Natalie's career began at Pirelli as an intern and included various roles at Nestlé, such as Coordinator of Training and Analyst of Human Resources. Natalie earned a degree in Administration from Universidade Estadual de Feira de Santana and completed a BSC Education program at Malvern House School.