Fabio Gurman
LG Electronics Brazil, HR Team
I knew from a very young age that I wanted to work for the company. I am very proud to be an LG employee, and thanks to the support and opportunities offered by the company, and my own dedication and perseverance, I have been able to progress from junior employee to PR manager.
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Q1.
Please introduce yourself.
- 43 years old, married, two children, MBA degree in Human Resources, fluent in English and fair understanding of Spanish. I'm Brazilian and I live in a big city called Sao Paulo.
I developed my career by working for local companies in Brazil in the fields of: Cable TV, Banking, Home Displays, Training & Development, Strategic Compensation, Labor and Union Relations, Benefits, and Personnel Administration. I've been working in HR for around 22 years.
My main strengths are: working in a flexible, fast-changing working environment; sound understanding of business concepts; ability to influence others to achieve business objectives; HR activities based on results; cost/ benefit-oriented.
I am dynamic and entrepreneurial. I work well in a team, have good leadership and decision-making skills, am flexible, and am a good coach.
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Q2.
Would you please describe your job?
- I'm responsible for HRM, HRD, and Labor for the Sao Paulo office (HQ in Brazil) and support AZ and SP. My main role is focusing on strategic HR issues such as the definition of polices, performance management, and organization. This includes treating the company's employees as partners in the application of HR polices and exceptional team management. In addition, we must maintain a set of Human Resource tools that enable us to act as a pioneering company, while maintaining the flexibility and dynamism required to incorporate change into the environment.
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Q3.
Please tell us about the company (subsidiary) you are affiliated with.
- LG Electronics Brazil:
Sao Paulo Office — Headquarters (Administration, Sales and Marketing); Manaus Factory — Home Electronics; Taubate Factory — IC and IT;
TOTAL EMPLOYEES: more than 5,700.
MANAUS — HOME ELECTRONICS: Product portfolio (TVs — conventional, projection, LCD, and plasma; DVDs, audio equipment, air conditioners)
TAUBATE — IC and IT: Product portfolio (monitors, optical devices, CDMA mobile phones, GSM mobile phones)
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Q4.
What were the primary reasons for selecting LG Electronics as your company of choice?
- Before I joined LG, I was looking for a multinational company and something totally different to anything I've ever experienced before. I wanted a company that would embrace change, be flexible, take the environment into consideration, grow quickly, and have a powerful brand impact on the market.
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Q5.
During your time at LG Electronics, what has been most rewarding?
- First and foremost, I feel like I belong to the LG family and I'm proud to work in a company like this. Secondly, I like being part of a team that is positively influencing the company's presence in Brazil and what's more, it's great to have the opportunity to use my experience to contribute to the company's success in other countries.
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Q6.
Can you tell us of your vision and future goals for your work at LGE?
- In the near future, I will be planning and coordinating Change Management Programs where leaders and LG are encouraged to learn fast, think and act globally, meet customer requirements, and create value for the company and its employees. Demonstrate a flexible and well-structured organization to enhance our competitiveness.
Create an integrated environment between people and organizational areas to provide an excellent place to work. Develop and stimulate learning to leverage business success and personal development. Attract and keep professionals motivated.
