People Leader Board Member Influencer Advisor Speaker
About Me
Transformational Chief People Officer & HR Maverick with over 20 years of experience crafting strategic HR leadership and talent acquisition magic across various industries. I thrive on driving profitable growth for startups and global organizations alike!
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As a Board Member and Executive Sponsor, I combine my business savvy with a sprinkle of charm to create people-first strategies that resonate. With a JD and a degree in Finance, I partner with C-suite executives to spark transformational initiatives and steer businesses toward sustainable growth.
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Having lived in Europe and traveled the globe, I embrace diverse cultures and leadership styles, believing that a tapestry of perspectives fuels innovation and engagement. Let’s connect and share insights as we navigate the ever-evolving world of talent management together!
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Career Highlights
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Leadership Architect: Successfully led the transition to a non-founder CEO at Stash, overseeing a complete C-suite transformation for sustainable growth.
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Expert in Scaling Companies: Guided Zoom through its IPO process, managing HR strategies that facilitated a workforce expansion from 1,700 to 7,000 employees.
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Sustainable Business Champion: Drove Stash to achieve a gross profit margin of 82% while implementing strategic HR initiatives that fostered employee engagement.
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Diversity Advocate: Pioneered DEI initiatives that improved representation across all levels at both Stash and Zoom, contributing to a more inclusive workplace culture.
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Global People Strategist: Developed and executed global talent acquisition and employee engagement strategies, optimizing recruitment metrics and enhancing retention rates.
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Transformational Change Agent: Known for improving organizational culture, business operations, and employee communication, ensuring alignment with strategic business goals.
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Thought Leader: Recognized as a Top 100 HR Leader and a Top 5 CHRO Leader, influencing progressive HR practices and advocating for effective talent management.
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Engaging Speaker: Delivered keynotes at numerous conferences, sharing insights on HR transformation, talent strategy, and employee engagement in a post-pandemic world.
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Experienced Board Member: Leverage board leadership experience to guide compensation strategies and organizational development, enhancing business outcomes.
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Trusted by Experts
Dave Ulrich
I have had the privilege of working with 10,000's of HR professionals over my career. The vast majority represent what is right in our world.
I have had the rare privilege of working for many years with Lynne. She is the best of the best. She has insights that deliver value, builds enduring relationships, and makes others better. She makes all of us in the HR space very proud of who we are and what we do. What a delight to endorse and recommend her!
Norm Smallwood
I have known Lynne for several years as a consulting partner and over time as a friend. She is an exceptional business leader who has expertise in HR.
She can partner effectively and to bring her team along with her on a learning journey during the change process. Lynne always remains calm under pressure. I always enjoy my time with her. She is exceptional.