Mariana Merino

Mariana Merino is Chief Human Resources Officer for Abdul Latif Jameel’s Mobility sector brand Jameel Motors, part of Abdul Latif Jameel, a collective of independent international, family-owned and diversified businesses, founded in 1945 by the late Abdul Latif Jameel.

In this role, Mariana overseas human resources functions for Jameel Motors and is key to driving the brand’s ambitious growth and talent development agenda.

Joining Abdul Latif Jameel in 2022 as part of the Corporate Human Resources function, Mariana has played a pivotal role in the design and deployment of global HR platforms and processes.

With a strong international human resources background in Europe, the Middle East, and Asia over the last two decades, Mariana has worked across multiple industries including asset management, automotive, consulting, real estate, healthcare, and entertainment. 

Mariana is a PhD candidate in Biomedicine & Health Science from Universidad Europea, Spain; and holds a Master’s in HR Management; a Licentiate degree in Clinical Psychology and is a CIPD Chartered Member.  She is also certified as an executive and team coach and in psychometric assessments, and as a Lead Assessor in AC/DC.  She is fluent in Spanish and English.