Rodolfo Valente
Rodolfo Valente is a seasoned human resources leader with more than two decades of global experience across the pharmaceutical industry. He currently serves as Vice President of HR, Employee and Workplace Relations at AbbVie, where he brings a forward-thinking, people-first approach to shaping workplace culture and resolving complex organizational challenges.
Known for his ability to translate business goals into impactful HR strategies, Rodolfo has held senior leadership roles in the U.S., Latin America, and Europe, including with AstraZeneca. His leadership style emphasizes fairness, empowerment, and transparency—values that drive his success in building high-performing teams and trusted relationships across the enterprise.
Rodolfo holds MBAs from the Universidade de São Paulo and Fundação Getulio Vargas and is based in the Chicago area.