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Angela Montoya

Piloting the HR Digital Vision as Head of HR Process, Data & Technology at Etihad Airways ✈️
16.8 yrs experienceAirlines/Aviation
Feb 2023

The move

MoveClariant → Etihad
TitleHead of HR Technology, Processes & Analytics EMEA → Head of HR Process, Data & Technology
LocationFrankfurt Rhine-Main → Abu Dhabi
Career arcRecent arrival
Cross-border moveYes · Frankfurt Rhine-Main Metropolitan Area → United Arab Emirates
Native languageSpanish, English
Years in UAE3.3
Total experience16.8 years
Etihad headcount10,001+ employees
Etihad industryAirlines and Aviation
Etihad HQAbu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi
Etihad typePrivately Held

Career arc

  1. Head of HR Process, Data & TechnologyFeb 2023 — Present
    Etihad· Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi Emirate, United Arab Emirates· Full-time
  2. Head of HR Technology, Processes & Analytics EMEANov 2020 — Jan 2023
    Clariant· Frankfurt Rhine-Main Metropolitan Area· Full-time
  3. Manager CoE HR Technology, Processes & AnalyticsFeb 2019 — Oct 2020
    Clariant· Frankfurt Am Main Area, Germany
  4. Manager Global HR Technology & QualityFeb 2018 — Feb 2019
    Clariant· Frankfurt Am Main Area, Germany
  5. HR IT Project ManagerJul 2015 — Jan 2018
    Allianz Technology· München, Deutschland
  6. Global HR Consultant / Rewards, Grading & PerformanceJan 2015 — Jul 2015
    Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty (AGCS)· München, Deutschland
  7. Global Rewards & Grading Junior ConsultantMay 2012 — Sep 2014
    Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty (AGCS)· München, Deutschland
  8. Process Engineer IVMar 2009 — Jul 2011
    Colsanitas S.A.· Bogotá, Colombia
  9. Process Improvement AnalystOct 2007 — Oct 2008
    Liberty Seguros Colombia· Bogotá, Colombia

Education

Languages

  • Spanish · Native or bilingual
  • English · Native or bilingual
  • German · Limited working

Top skills

Change ManagementHR AnalyticsProject ManagementTeam ManagementBusiness AnalysisAnalytical Skills

About

Strategic HR Tech leader with 18+ years of global experience driving digital transformation across aviation, chemical, and insurance sectors. Expert in modernizing HRIS (SAP SuccessFactors, Eightfold, Leena AI, HireVue, Agentnoon, etc.), leading cross-functional teams, and embedding automation across the hire-to-retire journey. Known for delivering scalable HR solutions, enhancing employee experience, and aligning tech with business strategy. My mission is to modernize HR systems and drive scalable, tech-enabled solutions that enhance employee experiences across the hire-to-retire lifecycle. Focused on embedding automation and optimizing HR processes, I work to ensure that technology serves as a strategic enabler for business transformation.

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