Imelda Torres-Laborde
Strategic, Results-oriented Business And Human Resources Executive
Conroe
Summary
Strategic, results-oriented Business and Human Resources Executive with 20+ years of domestic and international experience integrating HR and business strategies to achieve organizational objectives and accelerate performance across diverse industries. Recognized as a trusted business partner with a proven record of driving organizational effectiveness, optimizing talent management, and leading high-performance HR operations. Renowned for a forward-thinking, innovative leadership style that builds agile, high-impact teams to enable growth and long-term success in fast-paced, complex environments.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
1
1
Language
Work History
Independent Director
Superior Environmental Solutions (SES)
02.2023 - Current
- Company Overview: SES is a leading provider of essential industrial and environmental services to long-tenured, blue-chip customers.
Independent Director
Kymera International
01.2023 - Current
- Company Overview: Kymera International operates 24 manufacturing facilities across 12 countries and is a leading supplier of specialty materials and surface technologies.
Executive Vice President, Chief Human Resources Officer
Vibrantz Technologies
01.2022 - 01.2025
- Company Overview: Vibrantz Technologies - created in April 2022 – combining Prince International, Chromaflo Technologies & Ferro Corp. A leading global manufacturer of mineral-based specialty additives; pigments and colorants; functional ingredients for specialty coatings; and glass and porcelain enamels. A portfolio company of American Securities.
- Partnered in leading the acquisition of Ferro Corporation and the tuck-in of Chromaflo Technologies, forming Vibrantz Technologies.
- Executed the strategic divestiture of a portion of the Prince business to optimize the Ferro Corporation acquisition.
- Led the full integration of all three companies, embedding the Vibrantz culture, realigning organizational design to current revenue and synergy capture targets.
- Established the foundation to achieve the company’s vision of becoming an enduring, sustainable, world-class specialty chemicals and materials organization by:
- Implementing the Vibrantz Global Talent Management Process.
- Deploying multiple global HR systems and processes, including a new HRIS and Performance Management system.
- Led the divestiture of non-core businesses and the strategic acquisition of Micro Abrasives.
- Partnered in the launch of the Vibrantz Operating System, enhancing safety, quality, delivery performance, and financial results.
Sr. Vice President Human Resources
Prince International
01.2017 - 01.2022
- Spearheaded a global workforce restructuring initiative to align organizational design and headcount with current revenue targets and strategic priorities.
- Partnered with the Executive Team to design and launch the Prince Performance Management process, driving a shift toward a performance-based culture.
- Collaborated with senior leadership to develop and implement both the Management Incentive Plan and Sales Incentive Plan, reinforcing the organization’s pay-for-performance philosophy.
- Led the revitalization of the HR function, transforming the team into a responsive, customer-focused service organization and enhancing HR’s strategic impact across the business.
- Prince International transitioned from Palladium Equity Partners to American Securities in April 2018.
Global Director HR Titanium and Engineered Products and Defense
Alcoa Inc. & Arconic Inc.
01.2015 - 01.2017
- Company Overview: Alcoa Corp. focuses on the mining and processing of aluminum and Arconic specializes in manufacturing and engineering products, particularly for the aerospace and automotive industries.
- Led HR due diligence and post-acquisition integration of RTI, successfully establishing it as a standalone business unit within Alcoa/Arconic.
- Implemented and aligned HR processes with the Alcoa Business System, ensuring consistency and operational efficiency across the newly integrated unit.
- Revitalized the HR organization, driving a transformation into a proactive, customer-focused team committed to service excellence.
- Served as a strategic advisor to senior and executive leadership on key people-related initiatives, workforce planning, and organizational development.
- Initiated and led the creation and launch of the Hispanic Resource Group, advancing Alcoa/Arconic’s diversity, equity, and inclusion objectives.
Global Director HR Forging & Extrusions, Oil & Gas and Defense
Alcoa Inc. & Arconic Inc.
01.2011 - 01.2015
HR Director and Global Talent Management Power & Propulsion
Alcoa Inc. & Arconic Inc.
01.2010 - 01.2011
HR and Talent & Development Mgr. Wheel & Transportation Products
Alcoa Inc. & Arconic Inc.
01.2008 - 01.2010
ORG Development and CI Manager Primary Products
Alcoa Inc. & Arconic Inc.
01.2007 - 01.2008
Organizational Development & Training Specialist
Temple Inland, Inc
01.2001 - 01.2007
Education
M.S. - Organizational Leadership & Change
Saint Edward’s University
Austin, TX12.2005
B.A. - Organizational Communications
Saint Edward’s University
Austin, TX12.2003
Skills
Talent Management
Strategic Thinking
Critical Problem-solving
Operations management
Employee Development
Organizational Development & Design
Certification
Lean Manufacturing certification (Alcoa Business System; modeled after the Toyota Production System) - 2007
Community Service
Power on Heels Fund, Inc., Houston, TX, Executive Board Advisor, Houston, TX, 2018-01, Present, A 501(c) (3) non-profit organization focused on the advancement of MUJERES/LATINAS in the workplace by advocating for social equity for gender pay gap impacting their professional and economic growth., Serving as President – 2019/2022, Board Advisor – 2023 - Present
Timeline
Independent Director
Superior Environmental Solutions (SES)
02.2023 - Current
Independent Director
Kymera International
01.2023 - Current
Executive Vice President, Chief Human Resources Officer
Vibrantz Technologies
01.2022 - 01.2025
Sr. Vice President Human Resources
Prince International
01.2017 - 01.2022
Global Director HR Titanium and Engineered Products and Defense
Alcoa Inc. & Arconic Inc.
01.2015 - 01.2017
Global Director HR Forging & Extrusions, Oil & Gas and Defense
Alcoa Inc. & Arconic Inc.
01.2011 - 01.2015
HR Director and Global Talent Management Power & Propulsion
Alcoa Inc. & Arconic Inc.
01.2010 - 01.2011
HR and Talent & Development Mgr. Wheel & Transportation Products
Alcoa Inc. & Arconic Inc.
01.2008 - 01.2010
ORG Development and CI Manager Primary Products
Alcoa Inc. & Arconic Inc.
01.2007 - 01.2008
Organizational Development & Training Specialist
Temple Inland, Inc
01.2001 - 01.2007
B.A. - Organizational Communications
Saint Edward’s University
M.S. - Organizational Leadership & Change
Saint Edward’s University
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