OC Business Journal

IRENE VILLANUEVA

DIRECTOR, HUMAN RESOURCES

Irene Villanueva, director of human resources, leads the People, Talent & Culture functions for VOLCOM. She joined VOLCOM three years ago in February 2020, just as the pandemic was starting to change their workplace. Her leadership and strategic vision, during a challenging time, has enabled a company culture that values innovation, diversity, and promotes employee engagement.

Villanueva is passionate about improving culture, an ongoing and dynamic process where HR and executive leadership partner with employees to create an environment that improves engagement. “One of the most powerful tools we have to improve engagement and retention is to create an environment where our employees feel valued and included,” she said. In 2022, as their employees began to return to the office, Human Resources hosted events and programs promoting Diversity & Inclusion and Health & Wellness, allowing employees to reconnect and feel supported. She created an environment where employees are welcome to come forward with ideas and programs as well. Villanueva partnered with their VP of Product Development to create an amazing seven-week program called Inspire: Women Leading from Within.

VOLCOM was awarded as one of the 2022 Top Workplaces by the Orange County Register. This is something Villanueva is very proud of because the employees were a critical part of the nomination and award process.

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