Team Members
HR LAB US — Houston, Texas
Strategic HR consulting and talent solutions for U.S. organizations.
Laura Banner
Founder & Managing Partner
Laura Banner
Senior HR executive with 25+ years of experience leading multi-country operations across the United States and Latin America.
Deep expertise across highly regulated and operational industries — including energy, oil & gas, maritime, rail, logistics, mining, and industrial services — with hands-on experience across the U.S., Mexico, Colombia, Brazil, Argentina, Peru, Ecuador, Venezuela, and Trinidad & Tobago.
Specialized in building scalable teams, stabilizing complex workforces, and aligning people strategy with business performance in demanding, real-world environments.
Ernesto Labarthe
Senior Commercial Executive
Ernesto Labarthe
Senior commercial executive with extensive experience across Latin America and North America in mining, oil & gas, logistics, and industrial services.
Proven track record in business development, client acquisition, and market expansion, with strong relationships across key industries including mining companies, trading firms, port operators, and industrial and commercial sectors.
Brings a powerful network and deep market knowledge to support companies in expanding their commercial footprint across Latin America and the United States.