Raul D Castaneda

About Raul D Castaneda

WHAT I DO: I am an established professional with 20+ years of extensive experience as an Organizational Development executive/director, Data and continuous improvement leader. I am a fast learner and people leader that challenge status quo. My mission and vision are to position HR/talent development as strategic business enabler. I create strategic and long-term relationships with internal and external stakeholders. HOW I DO IT: I bring to the table invaluable success, leveraging broader business perspectives gained from international experiences and success. A Human Resources executive, adept at leading cross-functional Human Resource teams in change management, strategic planning, talent management, and service delivery. Well-versed at improving human capital investment through Workforce and Succession Planning by utilizing data and analytical tools. WHO I WORK WITH: I empower Fortune 250 companies (Global and International), HR & Talent Development Departments, stakeholders, and company executives to achieve long-term, sustainable cost-savings and efficiencies through tailored people and employment management services. I specialize in designing, improving and maintaining a wide range of Human Resources and Talent management functions to bring about ease and accuracy in the organization’s daily operations.Here are my most notable accomplishments:• Created a feedback culture framework & business capabilities assessment - project recognized as best practice globally (2022) • Global HR Top talent, 2017 – 2019• Walmart, Leader of the Quarter, 2015• Walmart, Project of the Quarter, 2014 and 2015• Nissan, CFT: Quality of Management, Top Performer (2010, 2011, 2012)• Nissan, Six Sigma, Best regional projects (2) 2011, 2012SPECIALTIESDiversity & Inclusion | Organizational Effectiveness | Change Management | People Advancement | Analytical Process Improvement | Effective Planning & Execution | Talent & Leadership Development | Coaching & Training Design, Delivery & Evaluation| HR System Implementation | Performance Development | Succession Planning | Opportune Decision Making | Employee Relations | Fast-Paced Conflict Resolution | Talent Acquisition and Management |Global Project Management | Global Mindset & Aptitude |Human Resources

Experience

1. Global Leader, Talent, Diversity, Career and Performance

   Trane Technologies

   Nov 2025 — Present · Charlotte, NC, US

Education

• Universidad del Valle de México

  Business Administration, HR

  1995 — 2000

• Cornell University

  Executive Masters HR

• Anderson University

  Strategic Leadership Program , Executive Strategy

• Instituto Tecnológico Autónomo de México

  Diploma degree, Organizational development

  2002 — 2003

• Vanderbilt University Owen Graduate School of Management

  Leadership program, Management

  2012 — 2012

• Tecnológico de Monterrey

  Diploma degree, Business Development & Leadership

  2005 — 2006

• Duke University - The Fuqua School of Business

  Communication for Leaders, Leadership

  2018 — 2018