Andrea Villamizar Giraldo

CEO @ (GSH) Grupo Soluciones Horizonte

About

Here is a polished, professional translation that captures the leadership tone and strategic focus of your text.English TranslationFor many years, companies have viewed "human resources" as if people were merely a support function. After more than two decades leading organizations, I hold a clear conviction: Companies do not fail due to a lack of strategy; they fail because of the decisions they make regarding their people.Over 25 years ago, I founded GSH Grupo Soluciones Horizonte with a single idea: organizations should focus on what they do best and surround themselves with strategic allies that allow them to manage their talent with intelligence. Since then, I have dedicated my career to guiding companies through an inevitable process: transforming how they understand human capital. Today, talent is no longer an administrative area; it is a strategic leadership decision.Currently, my work focuses on helping organizations evolve from traditional human resource management toward becoming a Business Partner, where decisions about people are backed by data, active listening, and technology.The future of talent relies on understanding something fundamental: people's thoughts, emotions, and behaviors can also become strategic information. This is where People Analytics begins to transform corporate decision-making. I deeply believe that when organizations make better decisions about their people, they don’t just build better companies—they build better leaders and, consequently, a better country.This is why I actively participate in conversations about leadership, organizational transformation, and the role talent plays in business strategy. Because the companies of the future will not be defined solely by what they sell; they will be defined by how they lead the people who make it possible.

Country

Colombia

City

Bogota

Industry

Human Resources

Skill

Analítica de Talento, Desarrollo organizacional, Escuchar a las personas con datos, Evaluacion desempeño, Clima Organizacional, Fuga del Talento, Predicción de rotación, Experiencia del colaborador, Inteligencia organizacional, Gestión del talento, Tercerización de Recursos Humanos, Pensamiento Estratégico, Desarrollo empresarial, Gestión de la innovación, Fidelización de capital humano, Iniciativas estratégicas, Desarrollo de liderazgo, Pensamiento crítico, Desarrollo del emprendimiento, Transformación Organizacional

Experience

CEO

(GSH) Grupo Soluciones Horizonte

2000-10 - Present · 26 yrs

Colombia

I founded GSH over 25 years ago with a clear conviction: talent is not a support function; it is a strategic business decision. Since then, I have guided organizations through the evolution of their human resources departments, moving them from operational roles to becoming strategic partners in corporate leadership. Through GSH, we partner with companies across various talent management fronts, including: Staffing Services and Specialized Recruitment Payroll and HR Process Management (BPO) Background Checks and Occupational Risk Management Organizational Diagnosis and Development People Analytics: Data-driven and technology-backed people decisions Organizations that view talent as a strategic advantage are the ones that truly achieve sustainable growth.

CEO Colombia y México

ioda People Analytics By GSH

2021-1 - Present · 5 yrs 9 mos

ioda is the ultimate toolkit for Human Capital departments, enabling them to actively listen to their people from the moment of attraction through the exit interview. We provide specialized HR data analytics that empowers intelligent, data-driven decision-making, bridging the gap between talent and business strategy. ioda offers a comprehensive range of measurement tools—from organizational pulse surveys to Work Climate, Organizational Culture, and Competency-based Performance assessments. By centralizing this data, you can predict critical phenomena such as talent drain, early turnover, low productivity, and alignment with strategic objectives. The Result? A clear guide for informed decision-making, optimized investment, and high-value connections with your people—which translates directly into loyalty and profitability.

Member of the Advisory Board, Business Administration

Universidad EAN

2026-3 - Present · 7 mos

Participation in a space for reflection and strategic guidance designed to strengthen the academic relevance of the program, drive curricular innovation processes, and consolidate an effective, permanent connection between university education and the real-world dynamics of the business environment.

Mentor for the "Trayectoria MEGA" Business Growth Program

Cámara de Comercio de Bogotá

2021-4 - Present · 5 yrs 6 mos

Bogotá

An initiative of the Bogota Chamber of Commerce (CCB): a methodology designed to achieve outstanding business results, structured by entrepreneurs for entrepreneurs. It is specifically aimed at supporting and guiding business growth and sustainability through mentorship, hands-on support, and strategic consulting.

Professor/Lecturer

CESA

2025-1 - 2025-7 · 7 mos

Bogotá, Distrito Capital, Colombia

Guiding future leaders to understand the vital role of Human Talent in ensuring the sustainable and healthy growth of organizations.

Presidente

BNI Global

2021-9 - 2022-3 · 7 mos

Capítulo Meritus Colombia

BNI es una organización de marketing por referencias y networking empresarial. Su objetivo es ayudar a empresarios y pymes a aumentar sus ventas a través de un sistema estructurado, positivo y profesional, basado en la filosofía "Givers Gain"