Gerardo Varela

Gerardo Varela is a seasoned professional in the field of compensation and total rewards, currently serving as Sr Manager of Total Rewards at Bloom Energy since April 2023. Previously, Varela held several key positions at Silicon Valley Bank, culminating as Director and Head of Commercial Bank Compensation, where responsibilities included overseeing comprehensive compensation programs and developing a Total Rewards strategy. Earlier roles include Compensation Programs Manager at Polycom, Compensation Manager at Hewlett-Packard, and various positions within HP, demonstrating a strong track record in designing and implementing effective compensation strategies. Varela began a career in marketing and sales, with early experience at Grupo Alazraki KP and ZF Trading GmbH, and holds a Bachelor's degree in Business Management from Instituto Tecnológico de Estudios Superiores de Monterrey.