Nelson Torres
CHRO | HR Transformation | People & Culture | Boardroom & Private Equity Experience
- Role
- Vice President, People at David Weekley Homes
- Location
- Houston, TX, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Nelson Torres
I’m a People leader with over 20 years of experience helping organizations — from large global enterprises to private equity and privately held companies — transform how they attract, develop, and retain talent. My work has spanned HR strategy, operations, and technology, leading large-scale transformations that align people, process, and systems to deliver both business results and exceptional employee experiences.Across industries and company stages, I’ve built and led teams that modernize HR functions, strengthen leadership capability, and foster cultures of trust, accountability, and growth. Whether scaling shared services, implementing enterprise technology, or evolving People strategy, my focus remains the same: creating workplaces where people can do their best work and thrive.
Experience
Vice President, People
Jun 2025 — Present · Houston, TX, US
As VP of People at David Weekley Homes, I lead our enterprise People strategy focused on helping us Get, Grow, and Keep exceptional talent. My role centers on building an environment where team members can thrive — aligning culture, systems, and leadership practices to support meaningful careers and bring our purpose of Building Dreams, Enhancing Lives to life. Partnering across all markets, I’m fortunate to help support a culture consistently recognized by Fortune and Great Place To Work® as one of the 100 Best Companies to Work For.
Education
University of Houston-Downtown
B.B.A., International Business
2011
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