ANREH recognizes Mayka McCalla for her contribution to talent management in Panama

June 11, 2026

The development of human talent as a driver of national competitiveness and growth was the central focus of the recognition granted to Mayka McCalla, Global Vice President of Organizational Development at The AES Corporation, who received the HRicon Award presented by the National Association of Human Resources Professionals of Panama (ANREH) for her leadership and contribution to the evolution of best practices in human capital management. 

The HRicon Award annually honors professionals who have demonstrated a sustained impact on human capital management, promoting ethical, inclusive, and innovative organizational cultures, and strengthening the well-being, productivity, and development of individuals in their work environments. 

With a career closely tied to strengthening organizational culture and specialized talent, McCalla has driven people-centered management models, aligning strategy, culture, and purpose, and positioning the organization as a benchmark for talent practices at both the local and regional levels. 

The company’s approach is part of a comprehensive commitment to the country’s development by promoting work environments that enhance capabilities, foster responsible leadership, and create opportunities for professional growth, recognizing that human talent is key to building sustainable organizations and contributing to Panama’s economic and social progress. 

The recognition granted by ANREH highlights not only McCalla’s individual trajectory but also the value of organizations that strategically invest in their people, helping to raise the standards of human capital management in the country. 

This award reaffirms the importance of strengthening a leadership vision that goes beyond operational matters and places people at the center of business strategy, as a foundation for the sustainable development of Panama and the region.