Our team

Ricardo León

Ricardo studied Geology at Universidad de Chile and has formal studies on Human Resources Strategic Management – MCE (Belgium), Career Development – ECA (UK), and Business Management Diploma – Universidad Adolfo Ibañez (Chile), among others.

He began his professional path in the field of geology, albeit he promptly began to develop a solid executive career at Royal Dutch Shell Group, where he occupied positions such as Human Resources Manager for Billiton International Metals (Holland), and Human Resources and Corporate Affairs Manager for Grupo Forestal Santa Fe (Chile).

As Founding Partner of Downing Teal in Chile, he has imprinted the ethical seal, the thorough stamp and the marked awareness for people which characterize our service at Downing Teal.

Miguel Saavedra

Miguel studied Business Management at Pontificia Universidad Catolica de Chile, having previously studied Civil Works Engineering at Universidad de Chile. He has formal studies in High Performance Teams – Ken Blanchard Co. (USA), Human Resources Strategy & Planning – Steven Covey (USA),  and Human Resources Strategic Management Diploma – Universidad Catolica de Chile, among others.

Since the beginning of his professional path, at Minera Disputada de Las Condes, he has dedicated himself to the field of human capital, thus developing a solid executive career in that area, where he filled positions such as Human Resources VP for BHP Billiton-Base Metals and Human Resources Corporate Manager at Antofagasta Minerals.

Ivan Violic

Ivan studied Mine Engineering at Universidad de Chile and has a Master´s Degree in Industrial Engineering from University of California (USA). He has formal studies in Leadership for Extraordinary Performance – University of Virginia (USA), and Consulting Skills and Influencing – by Exxon Mobil and Forum Consulting, among others.

He developed a significant part of his career in the field of operations and projects in multinational mining companies, where he came to be General Manager at Los Bronces Mine for Minera Disputada Las Condes (currently Anglo American), and later on dedicated himself to the field of human capital, occupying positions such as Human Resources and Operational Excellence Manager for Esso Chile Petrolera y Minera Disputada Las Condes, and Strategic Development Project Director, Human Resources for Anglo American.

Juan Enrique Schiesewitz

Juan Enrique is an Officer from the Chilean Air Force and has formal studies in Global Management Program – UCLA (USA), Influences Skills Program – Shepard Moscow (USA) and is Green Belt Six Sigma – BHP Billiton (Chile), among others.

He began his professional path in the commercial and production fields for Mobil Oil Corporation, where he promptly began developing an executive career, having held the position of Human Resources Manager at Copec Mobil (Chile), and later consolidated his career in BHP Billiton (Chile), where he came to be Human Resources & Communications Manager for Cerro Colorado and Human Resources Manager for Escondida.

Humberto Fernandois

Humberto studied Chemical Engineering at Universidad Catolica de Valparaiso. He has formal studies in Upper Management – London Business School, in Advanced Programme for Directors – Universidad Catolica de Chile, and in Business Management Evaluation – Universidad de Chile, among others.

His professional development began in the metallurgical area of Minera Disputada Las Condes, and quickly derived into human capital management, area in which he has developed an extensive career as Human Resources Manager for different mining companies such as Barrick, Antofagasta Minerals, Codelco, and, recently, as Corporate Human Resources Manager for Capstone Copper.

Macarena León

Macarena studied Business Management at Universidad Tecnica Federico Santa Maria (Chile), she holds HR Management and Leadership and Coaching Diplomas, both from Universidad Adolfo Ibañez (Chile), and is certified as Ontological Coach – Newfield Network (Chile).

She initiated her professional development at Downing Teal, which she has alternated with work for other companies, having held positions of Finance and Administration Manager Chile-Peru for Newfield Network and Head of Finance & Administration Chile-Argentina for Explorations VP of Hochschild Mining.

María José Blanco

Maria Jose studied Psychology at Universidad de Las Americas (Chile), she holds an HR Management Diploma – Universidad Catolica de Chile, a Strategic Assessment & Talent Recruitment Diploma – Universidad Adolfo Ibañez Chile, among other studies.

She initiated her professional development at Downing Teal and, ever since, she keeps contributing with her talents.

Sofía Lechuga

Sofia studied Psychology at Universidad Catolica de Chile.

Since beginning of her professional development she has been committed herself to the field of human capital, having worked for Nestle (Chile) as Recruitment Analyst and later for Banco Santander and Techint as Recruitment and Selection Analyst.

Natalie Amigo

Natalie studied Business Management at Pontificia Universidad Catolica de Chile.

She has ample experience in the field of people management, including talent acquisition, services contract management, and control management for the human resources area of multinational Anglo American, where she held the role of Global Talent Acquisition Leader before joining our team.

Bianca Roa

Bianca studied Social Work at Universidad Catolica de Chile, she holds HR Management and Organizational Development Diplomas, both from Universidad de Chile.

Since beginning of her professional development she has been committed herself to the field of human capital for the mining sector, having previously provided her services as Senior Consultant, through different companies, and leading training and lay off programs for Codelco’s various divisions.

Liz Quiroz

Liz studied Industrial Engineering at Universidad de Lima (Peru), holds a Master degree from Universidad ESAN (Peru), and a Human Resources Diploma from Universidad Catolica del Peru.

Since beginning of her professional development she has been committed herself to the field of human capital and has alternated her professional development in Downing Teal with her work in other Peruvian companies, where she has occupied positions such as Human Capital Manager at Grupo Salinas and Assistant Manager – Talent Acquisition, Training, Development and Organizational Effectiveness at Banco Pichincha.

Zorka Cervellino

Zorka studied Psychology at Universidad de Chile and holds specialization certifications in Targeted Selection Interviews and Competencies Models.

She began her professional career in the field of talent assessment, as Recruitment Analyst for Asociacion Chilena de Seguridad, and later developed as Specialist Consultant in competencies associated methodologies.

Carolina Barraza

Carolina studied Psychology at Universidad de Chile, holds a Masters Degree in HR Management and holds specialization certifications in Targeted Selection Interviews and Competencies Models.

Since beginning of her professional development she has been committed herself to the field of human capital, having developed a solid career and occupying positions such as Head of Recruitment and Selection for Corporacion Administrativa del Poder Judicial and for Servicio Civil.

Sureily Ledezma

Sureily studied HR Administration at Universidad de Carabobo (Venezuela), holds a Diploma on HR Development – Universidad Jose Antonio Paez (Venezuela) and a Diploma on Foreign Trade – Universidad de Carabobo (Venezuela).

Since beginning of her professional development she has committed herself to the field of human capital, having occupied the positions of HR Analyst for Anubis and Ecomarket, both in Venezuela.

Mildred Briceño

Mildred studied Psychology at Universidad Yacambu (Venezuela).

Since beginning of her professional development she has committed herself to the field of human capital, having occupied the positions of Recruiting Assistant at Toyota Venezuela and as Recruiting Analyst at a Chilean consulting firm.

Marianela Rivas

Marianela holds a degree as Executive Secretary from  Centro de Formacion Tecnica Diego Portales (Chile).

Nicolás Rojas

Nicolas studied Accounting at Universidad Diego Portales (Chile).