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Jerome Zapata

Investor

Human Resources Director at Kickstart Ventures

Makati, National Capital Region, Philippines

About

Jerome Zapata is Human Resources Director at Kickstart Ventures, Inc., a Southeast Asia-based venture capital firm. With over 14 years of international experience in human resources and business leadership across venture capital, healthcare, insurance, and financial services sectors, he holds an MBA from Nanyang Business School. His work focuses on culture transformation, talent strategy, and the integration of AI-enabled HR systems for both portfolio companies and internal operations.

Experience

  1. Kickstart Ventures, Inc.Human Resources Directorcurrent2021 — present
  2. Lifetrack Medical SystemsPeople and Talent Lead2019 — 2021
  3. Simon-Kucher & PartnersAssociate Consultant (Part-Time Intern)2018Singapore
  4. AXAIntern, Total Rewards, People Office2017Singapore
  5. AXA PhilippinesChannel Business Partner2017Philippines
  6. AXA PhilippinesProgram Officer2015 — 2017
  7. Bank of the Philippine IslandsMarketing Associate2013 — 2015
  8. Bank of the Philippine IslandsMarketing Assistant2012 — 2013
  9. EZ Care Innovations Inc.Vice President for Product Management and Development2010 — 2012
  10. Globe TelecomMarketing Intern2011

Skills & more

Human Capital ManagementHR ConsultingOperations ManagementOnboardingMarket AnalysisContractual ObligationsConsultationMediationTechnical RecruitingSales HiringInternet RecruitingOperations
+12 moreNew HiresHR Business PartneringCommunication TrainingStakeholder ManagementWorkforce Optimization (WFO)Customer ExperienceCoachingSecurity Information and Event Management (SIEM)Analytical SkillsInterpersonal SkillsNegotiationOrganization Skills

Languages English

  • BPI Yellow Belt Total Quality — Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI)

From Jerome's professional profile.

Colleagues at Kickstart Ventures

Bianca Ahorro
Strategic Partnerships Sr. Associate at Kickstart Ventures
Bit Santos
Partner, Portfolio Operations at Kickstart Ventures
Carmina Reapor
Financial Planning and Accounting Director at Kickstart Ventures
Celina Durante
Head of Communications at Kickstart Ventures
Dan Siazon
Founder & Managing Partner at Kickstart Ventures
Jan Kendrick Ong
Investment Senior Associate at Kickstart Ventures
Janis Nolasco
Office Manager at Kickstart Ventures
Janna Legere
Investment Analyst at Kickstart Ventures

Frequently asked questions

Who is Jerome Zapata?
Jerome Zapata is Human Resources Director at Kickstart Ventures, Inc., a Southeast Asia-based venture capital firm. With over 14 years of international experience in human resources and business leadership across venture capital, healthcare, insurance, and financial services sectors, he holds an MBA from Nanyang Business School. His work focuses on culture transformation, talent strategy, and the integration of AI-enabled HR systems for both portfolio companies and internal operations.
Where does Jerome Zapata work?
Jerome Zapata is Human Resources Director at Kickstart Ventures.
Where did Jerome Zapata go to school?
Jerome Zapata studied at Nanyang Business School (Master of Business Administration (MBA), General Management); Ateneo de Manila University (Bachelor of Science (BS), Psychology); Ateneo de Manila University (High School Diploma).

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