Executive Vice President, Chief Human Resources Officer
Placid Jover was appointed Executive Vice President, Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO) in August 2024. He is responsible for driving Teva's global people strategy, ensuring we have the talent, organizational structure and high-performing culture needed to execute our Pivot to Growth strategy.
As CHRO, Placid heads Teva's global HR team, which collaborates closely with business leaders to enhance organizational performance by aligning people strategies and communications with business objectives. This includes talent management, employee experience, inclusion and diversity, wellbeing, learning and development, and total rewards. Placid also oversees Teva’s Global Corporate Affairs function, which leads internal and external communications and drives Teva’s reputation and brand.
As a seasoned Human Resources executive, Placid brings a wealth of experience in talent management, leadership development, and organizational effectiveness. He excels in building high-performing teams, fostering inclusive workplaces, and enhancing employee engagement and performance. Placid is driven by both data and outcomes and is dedicated to unleashing the full potential of people and teams.
Before joining Teva, Placid spearheaded transformative HR initiatives in multinational corporations, including Unilever. His leadership and innovative approach resulted in significant improvements in workforce productivity and company culture.
Placid holds a combined degree in Business Administration and an MBA from ESADE Business School Barcelona, Spain, majoring in Marketing and International Business. Additionally, he has pursued executive education at institutions such as Harvard, Columbia, MIT, and INSEAD, in line with his philosophy of continuous learning.