Javier Cano

About Javier Cano

A successful, results-oriented Shared Services Operations and Transformation Executive with 25 years of experience and a proven track record of implementing change and driving superior business performance. Significant operations experience across multiple industries and global geographies. Experienced at driving a transformational agenda in the Finance, HR, IT and business functions. Possess broad capabilities (Purchase to Payment, Record to Report, Order to Cash, HR Operations, Payroll, Data Privacy, ITIL) and a strong overall business acumen. A recognized mentor, team builder, and motivator with highly developed presentation and communication skills. Partner successfully with CFOs CHROs/CEOs/GMs to guide organizations through complex business issues requiring business strategy and transformational leadership. • Shared Services Strategy, Design, Implementation, Operations and Management • Organization Management and Talent Development• User Experience Expertise• Shared Service Centers and Business Process Outsourcing Operations Management• Cross Functional Team Leadership• Large Project and Program Management• Global Team Management Experience Robotic process Automation Experience.

Experience

1. Vice President Global HR Operations and Strategy

   Lowe's Companies, Inc.

   May 2021 — Present · Charlotte, NC, US

   Javi is responsible to lead the evolution and implementation of the HR operating model with direct responsibility over the following Areas: HR Strategy, Transformation, HR Information Systems, Associate Care Solutions, Associate Experience, Policy and Compliance, Program Management Office (Portfolio, Project and Governance), International HR Operations (India, Costa Rica), HR Analytics and Global Payroll. He has also been responsible for Labor Relations, Associate Relations, and Global Mobility. In this role Javi is responsible for the optimization of the entirety of the Lowes HR Operational model, as well as the experience and relationship of associates with the company, implementing a renewed digital strategy, a renewed engagement model an optimized cultural evolution and a globalization of the operating model. Under Javi’s leadership, Lowes has implemented a world class centralized operating model maximizing the location of resources across locations (India- Canada- US and Costa Rica) Developed a renewed engagement strategy through a close labor and associate relations mode and open-door policy. He led the launch of latest generation set of digital tools (Workday- Service Now) to serve associates and company leaders to best utilize resources. Javi is also responsible to lead the HR Strategy and alignment of the CHRO priorities to align to company strategy and maximize HR value.

Education

• Tecnológico de Monterrey

  IEC, Electronic Engineering

  1988 — 1992

• Instituto Tecnológico Autónomo de México

  MBA, Management

  1994 — 1997

Skills

• Procurement
• Market Research
• Team Leadership
• Information Technology
• Shared Services
• Customer Service
• Virtualization
• Talent Management
• Negotiation
• Program Management
• Supply Chain Management
• Strategic Sourcing
• Product Development
• Collaboration
• Process Improvement
• Product Marketing
• Social Networking
• Manufacturing
• Business Strategy
• Fmcg
• Business Intelligence
• Robotic Process Automation (Rpa)
• Social Technologies
• Lean Manufacturing
• Strategic Planning
• Team Building
• Management
• Strategy
• Business Process Improvement
• Virtual Training
• Marketing
• Change Management
• Project Management
• Business Analysis
• Cross-Functional Team Leadership
• Marketing Strategy
• Consumer Products
• Six Sigma
• Leadership
• Pricing