About Atelier

Based in New York City, Karla Martínez is a globally recognized leadership architect and executive coach with more than twenty years of experience across North America, Europe, Africa, and Latin America. She partners with HR and business senior executives navigating complexity and high‑stakes performance environments.

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Karla built her career at Pfizer, Colgate‑Palmolive, Unilever, and PepsiCo,  serving as a strategic HR Business Partner to senior executives and global presidents. She has advised leaders through CEO and C‑suite succession, enterprise transformation, and organizational redesign, always with a focus on practical solutions that sustain performance.

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Her approach blends developmental rigor with a deep understanding of human performance. Early training in classical ballet shaped her discipline and attention to craft — principles she now applies to help leaders strengthen self‑awareness, elevate decision‑making, and lead with greater intention.

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An experienced HBDI practitioner and a Hudson Institute Coach, Karla focuses on building leadership habits that drive accountability and sustained effectiveness. She holds academic training in Organizational Psychology and Executive Development. In 2025, she pioneered award‑winning development programs that integrate technology and human capability, earning recognition from Brandon Hall and Newsweek.

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Today, as US CEO & Founder of The Atelier Talent Group, Karla leads the firm’s U.S. practice, architecting future‑ready talent ecosystems, elevating leadership capability, and accelerating the growth of enterprise leaders.