Head of People & Legal

• Oct 2022 - Present

Board of Advisors

• Sep 2023 - Present

Limited Partner

• Jan 2023 - Present

Silicon Valley WEL Silicon Valley WEL

Venture Advisor and LP

• Dec 2022 - Present

Advisory Board Member

• Nov 2022 - Present

Founder

• Apr 2015 - Present

Interim and HR advisory to PE firms and CEOs in technology and emerging industries. Supported multiple global tech and SaaS companies as fractional CPO and helped a PE firm and their emerging health care portfolio company set up for a radical transformation. Partnered with CEOs to mentor their rising HR leaders and consulted on change mgmt, employee experience, international growth, D&I, compensation, and M&A. Interim and HR advisory to PE firms and CEOs in technology and emerging industries. Supported multiple global tech and SaaS companies as fractional CPO and helped a PE firm and their emerging health care portfolio company set up for a radical transformation. Partnered with CEOs to mentor their rising HR leaders and consulted on change mgmt, employee experience, international growth, D&I, compensation, and M&A.

EVP, & CHRO eOne (acquired by Hasbro)

• Jan 2019 - Dec 2021

Led global HR for eOne, film, TV, and animation studios in LA, London, and Toronto as well as Secret Location VR and Boulder Media animation studios in Dublin. Part of the HR leadership team at Hasbro, a Fortune 500 company and Wizards of the Coast. Entertainment One Ltd. (eOne) is a talent-driven independent studio that specializes in the development, acquisition, production, financing, distribution and sales of entertainment content. As part of global play and entertainment company… Show more Led global HR for eOne, film, TV, and animation studios in LA, London, and Toronto as well as Secret Location VR and Boulder Media animation studios in Dublin. Part of the HR leadership team at Hasbro, a Fortune 500 company and Wizards of the Coast. Entertainment One Ltd. (eOne) is a talent-driven independent studio that specializes in the development, acquisition, production, financing, distribution and sales of entertainment content. As part of global play and entertainment company Hasbro (NASDAQ: HAS), eOne's expertise spans across film, television and music production and sales; family programming, merchandising and licensing; digital content; and live entertainment. Through its extensive reach and scale, and a deep commitment to high-quality entertainment, eOne unlocks the power and value of creativity. eOne brings to market both original and existing content, sourcing IP from Hasbro’s portfolio of 1500+ brands, and through a diversified network of creative partners and eOne companies. Show less Led global HR for eOne, film, TV, and animation studios in LA, London, and Toronto as well as Secret Location VR and Boulder Media animation studios in Dublin. Part of the HR leadership team at Hasbro, a Fortune 500 company and Wizards of the Coast. Entertainment One Ltd. (eOne) is a talent-driven independent studio that specializes in the development, acquisition, production, financing, distribution and sales of entertainment content. As part of global play and entertainment company… Show more Led global HR for eOne, film, TV, and animation studios in LA, London, and Toronto as well as Secret Location VR and Boulder Media animation studios in Dublin. Part of the HR leadership team at Hasbro, a Fortune 500 company and Wizards of the Coast. Entertainment One Ltd. (eOne) is a talent-driven independent studio that specializes in the development, acquisition, production, financing, distribution and sales of entertainment content. As part of global play and entertainment company Hasbro (NASDAQ: HAS), eOne's expertise spans across film, television and music production and sales; family programming, merchandising and licensing; digital content; and live entertainment. Through its extensive reach and scale, and a deep commitment to high-quality entertainment, eOne unlocks the power and value of creativity. eOne brings to market both original and existing content, sourcing IP from Hasbro’s portfolio of 1500+ brands, and through a diversified network of creative partners and eOne companies. Show less

Guest Lecturer Organizational Effectiveness

• Jan 2019 - Apr 2021

Advisor

• 2019 - 2021

VP, HR & CPO, Argus Software

• Apr 2015 - Aug 2016

Planned, developed, and implemented both short- and long-range HR initiatives in coordination with the President, COO, and CHRO of worldwide human resources, and other C-level executives in product and engineering to facilitate the successful execution of corporate business and human resource strategies. Charged with handling day-to-day HR operations, including directing strategy planning and forecasting, fostering positive employee relations, creating and promoting company culture, and… Show more Planned, developed, and implemented both short- and long-range HR initiatives in coordination with the President, COO, and CHRO of worldwide human resources, and other C-level executives in product and engineering to facilitate the successful execution of corporate business and human resource strategies. Charged with handling day-to-day HR operations, including directing strategy planning and forecasting, fostering positive employee relations, creating and promoting company culture, and ensuring regulatory/legal compliance Show less Planned, developed, and implemented both short- and long-range HR initiatives in coordination with the President, COO, and CHRO of worldwide human resources, and other C-level executives in product and engineering to facilitate the successful execution of corporate business and human resource strategies. Charged with handling day-to-day HR operations, including directing strategy planning and forecasting, fostering positive employee relations, creating and promoting company culture, and… Show more Planned, developed, and implemented both short- and long-range HR initiatives in coordination with the President, COO, and CHRO of worldwide human resources, and other C-level executives in product and engineering to facilitate the successful execution of corporate business and human resource strategies. Charged with handling day-to-day HR operations, including directing strategy planning and forecasting, fostering positive employee relations, creating and promoting company culture, and ensuring regulatory/legal compliance Show less

Head, Global Talent Strategies

• 2012 - 2015

As Head of Global Talent I provided strategic leadership, operational management to sourcing and project efforts in support of enterprise recruitment. I focused on employer branding, social recruitment, direct sourcing and research, analytics, large-scale transformation initiatives, technology, CRM, university relations, advertising/job board management, and sourcing strategies for hard-to-fill and high volume roles across all businesses ultimately developing critical talent pipelines. As Head of Global Talent I provided strategic leadership, operational management to sourcing and project efforts in support of enterprise recruitment. I focused on employer branding, social recruitment, direct sourcing and research, analytics, large-scale transformation initiatives, technology, CRM, university relations, advertising/job board management, and sourcing strategies for hard-to-fill and high volume roles across all businesses ultimately developing critical talent pipelines.

Chief People Office (Acquired by Rakuten)

• Jan 2011 - Mar 2012

Reporting to the CEO, a key contributor to the strategic planning process and organizational design supported by executing a talent intake and management plan during continued periods of explosive growth through to acquisition in a uniquely segmented market. Reporting to the CEO, a key contributor to the strategic planning process and organizational design supported by executing a talent intake and management plan during continued periods of explosive growth through to acquisition in a uniquely segmented market.

AVP, Global Talent Management

• 2007 - 2011

Responsible for channel management in building and optimizing key talent pipeline into the organization in response to the annual talent planning results and projected future growth. Examples of the strategic channels include Campus, Targeted Campaigns, Corporate Alumni, Vendor Management and Alliances. Acting as a ‘trend-spotter’ and educator on market drivers and competitive intelligence, i.e. Multi-generational recruiting. Accountable for implementing recruiting standards, techniques and… Show more Responsible for channel management in building and optimizing key talent pipeline into the organization in response to the annual talent planning results and projected future growth. Examples of the strategic channels include Campus, Targeted Campaigns, Corporate Alumni, Vendor Management and Alliances. Acting as a ‘trend-spotter’ and educator on market drivers and competitive intelligence, i.e. Multi-generational recruiting. Accountable for implementing recruiting standards, techniques and guidelines which enable recruitment and business partners to leverage the most effective sourcing methods.

Director, Global Talent Management

• 2007 - 2008

Director, HR & Sr Business Partner

• 2004 - 2007

Responsible for strategic and operational client manager and employee support. Through close alignment relationship with LOB/BU leadership, acted as the day-to-day primary contact who proactively gains understanding and addresses client/business challenges, objectives and roadblocks relative to demand planning, talent acquisition, retention and management, change management, organizational structure, and in support of SAP and business unit goals. Responsible for management of the rollout… Show more Responsible for strategic and operational client manager and employee support. Through close alignment relationship with LOB/BU leadership, acted as the day-to-day primary contact who proactively gains understanding and addresses client/business challenges, objectives and roadblocks relative to demand planning, talent acquisition, retention and management, change management, organizational structure, and in support of SAP and business unit goals. Responsible for management of the rollout and execution of strategically-aligned HR processes, including program delivery, issue resolution and management/employee coaching and enablement. Show less Responsible for strategic and operational client manager and employee support. Through close alignment relationship with LOB/BU leadership, acted as the day-to-day primary contact who proactively gains understanding and addresses client/business challenges, objectives and roadblocks relative to demand planning, talent acquisition, retention and management, change management, organizational structure, and in support of SAP and business unit goals. Responsible for management of the rollout… Show more Responsible for strategic and operational client manager and employee support. Through close alignment relationship with LOB/BU leadership, acted as the day-to-day primary contact who proactively gains understanding and addresses client/business challenges, objectives and roadblocks relative to demand planning, talent acquisition, retention and management, change management, organizational structure, and in support of SAP and business unit goals. Responsible for management of the rollout and execution of strategically-aligned HR processes, including program delivery, issue resolution and management/employee coaching and enablement. Show less

Manager, People

• 2001 - 2004

During a time or rapid growth from 50 employees to 400 and a successful IPO, was responsible for the design, development, implementation and marketing of people programs and processes within the business units, including talent resourcing & retention, performance management, employee satisfaction initiatives, leadership and employee development, total rewards. During a time or rapid growth from 50 employees to 400 and a successful IPO, was responsible for the design, development, implementation and marketing of people programs and processes within the business units, including talent resourcing & retention, performance management, employee satisfaction initiatives, leadership and employee development, total rewards.

HR Manager

• 1998 - 2001

Over a period of profitable growth at Janna Systems from 100 to 320 employees and a 1.1 Billion US dollar acquisition by Siebel, was responsible for identifying, assessing, developing, and implementing business process improvements in the areas of, recruitment, resource planning, retention, salary administration, and employee development Over a period of profitable growth at Janna Systems from 100 to 320 employees and a 1.1 Billion US dollar acquisition by Siebel, was responsible for identifying, assessing, developing, and implementing business process improvements in the areas of, recruitment, resource planning, retention, salary administration, and employee development