HR Transformation Experts 2025

Passionate about transforming complex HR and payroll systems into strategic business drivers. With a background spanning global consulting, public speaking, and project leadership, I bring an analytical mind, creative energy, and relentless drive to every initiative. Whether leading HRIS implementations, launching AI-powered solutions, or planning purpose-driven events, I thrive in fast-paced, high-impact environments. Lifelong do-gooder, committed to using tech and teamwork to build better businesses—and better lives.

Strategic HR Leader | Driving Culture Transformation | Data-Driven Talent Strategies for Future-Ready Organizations | HR Podcast Host & Conference Speaker 🚀

I specialize in helping startups and growing companies develop people and talent strategies that align with business goals, driving impact and action. With two decades of experience in building and scaling HR and recruiting functions from the ground up across various industries, I understand the challenges fast-growing companies face. My approach is simple: I view HR, talent operations, and company culture like a product that must evolve to meet the needs of the business and its people. I focus on practical, data-informed, and scalable strategies and frameworks that attract, develop, and retain talent. ✨ Career Highlights 1️⃣ Scaled a global two-sided marketplace by 120% headcount growth, driving hiring across multiple countries while sustaining a 91% employee retention rate and a 4.9/5.0 eNPS, fueling tech/product and operational performance. 2️⃣ Led 300% headcount growth, including expanding into Europe for a VC-backed Biotech moving from R&D to commercialization, while maintaining 2.5/3.0 quality of hire score and contributing to a culture that earned a "Top Workplace" award for 3 years in a row. 3️⃣ Achieved 700% headcount growth across 20+ states for an IT Services Defense Contractor, driving revenue growth of $100M+ a year with a team where 95%+ rated the company as "excellent/very good" place to work. 4️⃣ Designed and rolled out custom leadership development programs to upskill current and emerging leaders, directly aligned with company strategy and future org needs. 5️⃣ Took on broader operational leadership by successfully overseeing key business functions (Administration & Office Management, Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS), Facilities, Real Estate, Security, and IT) during periods of rapid growth and change. 🗺️ Teams: Global, Remote, Hybrid & Distributed ✅ Experience: HR/People Strategy, Coaching, Leadership Development, Performance & Development, Talent Acquisition, Recruiting & Onboarding, Total Rewards (Compensation & Benefits), Multi-state and Global Payroll, People (HRIS) & Talent (ATS) Operations Systems Implementation, Employee Experience, People Data & Analytics 🏢 Industries: Software Marketplace, Biotech, CPG, IT Services Defense Contractor, Bootstrapped and VC-Backed Startups, Series A-D, Private, Non-Profit

An experienced change maker, I prioritize the disruption of harmful systems, creating and facilitating brave spaces and opportunities for individuals to explore their intersectional identities, and empowering every individual to bring their whole self to work. Utilizing a holistic approach, I excel at collaborating with key players to craft strategic vision and operationalizing strong action steps to elevate workplace culture to a healthy culture of belonging. With an extensive background in Human Resources, operations, and programming within the non-profit, education, and tech sectors, I keep a focused eye on the long-term mission and ensure I infuse humor in everything I do along the way. I'm also not afraid to openly share my love for Brooklyn and donuts! Experienced in DEI, relationship management, conflict mediation and management, coaching, Human Resources, compliance, financial and budget management, administration, and auditing.

As a forward-thinking HR leader, I specialize in transforming cultures, scaling HR functions, and driving organizational growth in both startups and large enterprises. I leverage AI, automation, and HR technology to optimize talent strategies, workforce planning, and HR operations while strengthening employer brand and business impact. With deep expertise in HR operations, compliance, global talent programs, and compensation structures, I design data-driven, agile solutions that enhance organizational effectiveness, skills alignment, and workforce agility. My hands-on, technical approach enables streamlined processes, improved decision-making, and scalable HR frameworks. A specialist in change management, executive partnerships, and business-aligned HR strategy, I work closely with leaders to implement high-impact HR initiatives that drive performance, engagement, and innovation in fast-paced, evolving environments.

Recruiting isn’t just a job for me — it’s a calling. There’s no greater reward than connecting the right person to the right role and knowing I’ve helped shape the future of a team. I do this work because it matters — and because I’m really, really good at it. I don’t just fill roles — I build alliances. Over the years I've grown a partnership mindset that turns hiring managers into collaborators, and I regularly advise on talent strategy, market intel, and process improvements. I operate with business acumen and strategic foresight — a true right-hand to leadership. With well over a decade of full-cycle recruiting under my belt—across technical, business, GTM, sales/marketing roles—I’m the recruitingSHEro you’ve been looking for. I am unapologetically obsessed with building a world-class candidate experience for every job seeker I come in contact with. Creating positive hiring experiences is my jam! Let me help you elevate your processes to do the same! I’ve got deep roots in HR technology, from standing up and running systems like Greenhouse and Jobvite to using data to tell the real story behind hiring trends. I know how to dig into metrics, present what matters to leadership, and turn insights into action. My wheelhouse also includes employer branding, DEI recruiting, streamlining processes, and crafting strategies for hiring inclusive, high-performing teams. Think of me as your strategic partner and recruiting nerd in residence—someone who brings a consultative, data-informed approach and gets things done. Whether you're hiring full-time, part-time, or project-based. I’m scrappy, adaptable, and always focused on impact. Let’s talk—I’m ready to help you build teams that not only win - but thrive!

I received my doctorate in Industrial-Organizational Psychology from Rice University. I now lead Learning and Innovation at Deutser, an organization of consultants and creatives designing positive change for organizations through data-based, innovative, human approaches. My research focuses on belonging, inclusive leadership, team and individual performance, and well-being in organizations. I have co-authored 16 peer-reviewed publications, presented my research at major conferences including the Society for Industrial Organizational Psychology and Academy of Management annual meetings, and earned a 3.9 cumulative GPA at Rice. I received the Lodieska Vaughn fellowship at Rice and the Doerr Institute's Innovation Award, as well as the National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship honorable mention for my research in the areas of fostering workforce diversity, encouraging well-being and belonging, and strategies to facilitate inclusive leadership at work. I am a leadership coach, certified via the Doerr Institute’s CoachRICE program and have coached hundreds of leaders across industries including professional sports, energy, aviation, military, financial services, healthcare, tech, and academia, helping them live, work, and lead better. I have worked with NASA as a Selection Specialist for several years, supporting the Behavioral Performance group in astronaut selection and research related to developing high performance teams.I am skilled at advanced data visualization and analysis in R and proficient in Python, Excel, and SQL for data management, visualization, and analysis.

Creative, collaborative practitioner with 15+ years experience in organizational change, talent management, culture change, employee engagement, and leadership development. I apply my unique experience as a business leader and expertise in organization development to diagnose organizational issues and opportunities, to develop strategies and plans, and to measure the success factors that lead to organizational effectiveness. Specialties: Organization design Talent management and development Leadership development Employee engagement and retention Executive coaching Group facilitation Teambuilding Change management MBTI certified Adult learning

Giorgia Prestento is a strategic change advisor and behavioural scientist, with a mission to help leaders identify and address potential issues, blind spots, and resistance to change before they occur. She is the author of Amazon best seller Master the Change Maze: A Leader’s Guide to Transformation Without Chaos, a book for senior leaders who demand clarity, control, and tangible results in complex transformations. With more than 20 years of experience leading international change programmes for high-profile FTSE100 organisations, Giorgia has helped executives cut through organisational complexity, align priorities, and accelerate adoption. Holding Master’s degrees in both Business Administration and Behavioural Science, she brings analytical depth to uncovering the root causes that typically stall change. As a trusted advisor, writer, and speaker, Giorgia delivers insights that sharpen strategic thinking and strengthen leadership across the organisation.

I am passionate about supporting organizational success by enhancing Talent Capability aligned to the Organisational Values & Culture with right EVP. I support Start-ups, SMEs and Promotor-driven companies in Change Management through adoption of the right policies, practices, automation and getting the right talent. Creation of a robust talent pipeline for the country requires a student ecosystem that democratizes access to required enablers for success in career. We are facilitating this through Xcellify Pvt Ltd. I have been influencing business strategy through the Board in various capacities. I enjoy engagement with the student community and peer professionals at Business Schools and Industry Forums.

Strategic Human Resources Leader with demonstrated success leading organizational development and human resources strategies toward improving business performance. Expertise lies in strategic planning, change management, performance management, talent acquisition and learning & development. Proven ability to collaborate with senior management and create a human capital culture emphasizing goal attainment, and superior workforce optimization. Strong HR leadership during restructuring and acquisitions. Exceptional communicator, negotiator, and problem solver.

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Passionate People Leader, Speaker, HR Disruptor & Impact Architect. I build people, processes & sustainable systems for Company Culture , Fair Chance Hiring Programs, L& D, DEI +B, from hire to retire strategy. Some of the work I have done has been featured in/on Forbes, Good Morning America, Dr. Oz and a handful of HR publications. Published author and speaker .

Founder of Transformance Advisors, a firm dedicated to helping people craft sustainable organizations. Direct an integrated portfolio of services focused on Lean Transformation, the #1 organizational improvement program.I also teach for Louisiana State University Shreveport and serve on the board of directors for the Association for Supply Chain Management Northern Colorado.

Anisa Aven is a serial entrepreneur, AI strategist, and leadership transformation expert known for turning complexity into clarity and execution into impact. As the Co-Founder & CSO of Weeve AI and PeopleTransformation.ai, Anisa empowers organizations to drive measurable growth through scalable leadership and AI-enabled execution. With over 20 years leading enterprise coaching and development initiatives, her firm has supported Fortune 500s and global innovators including Microsoft, SpaceX, Costco, Universal Music, and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. She’s built a network of 1,000+ consultants delivering programs in leadership acceleration, cultural transformation, and AI-powered performance enablement. At PeopleTransformation.ai, Anisa co-leads the creation of empathetic, conversational AI tools that integrate into the rhythm of work—boosting learning retention by 4x and accelerating issue resolution by 18x. Her work blends behavioral psychology with predictive analytics to help teams align faster, perform better, and lead smarter. Known for her dynamic, no-fluff approach, Anisa speaks globally on leadership, AI, and the future of work. Her keynotes—praised as “relevant,” “funny,” and “packed with usable strategies”—cover topics like AI-powered change, strategic thinking, and unlocking high-performance cultures. And because no transformation story is complete without a few plot twists—Anisa launched her first business before she could drive, voiced a femme-fatale in a post-apocalyptic video game, biked from Houston to Austin for charity, bombed once (gloriously) at LA’s Comedy Store, and still makes time to water ski with her kids and grandkids. Fearless, effective, and just the right amount of weird—she’s business transformation, with personality.

Juan Kingsbury, Founder and Talent Strategist of Career Blindspot, provides leaders with bold and clear insights on their ever-changing teams. Juan utilizes his expertise of high performers and research of people at work to free up leaders’ time so they can focus hiring and developing the right people. He is excited to connect with any leader who understands this: investing in your team's growth potential starts with investing in your own.

Hello! My name is Alayna (she/her) and my superpower is illuminating the talents in others. As an HR professional, my guiding goal is to identify and remove hurdles that keep individuals from thriving. In my role as Retention Strategist at Magnet Culture and as a representative of the new workforce myself, I am dedicated to staying at the forefront of industry trends and providing the most effective turnover solutions to equip managers to become Retention Champions. I'm certified by TTI in DISC, EQ, and 12 Driving Forces. You can also find me teaching HR fundamentals to undergraduate students at my alma mater, the University of Texas at Dallas, serving on the Board of Directors for Human Rights Initiative, and working with multiple organizations to create engaging, values-based environments that support current and future employees. Let's get connected and see the impact we can make together!

24 years of regional experience in the Middle East & Africa in multiple industries as Technology, Medical & Surgical, Petrochemical, Retail, Real Estate, Research & Development, and Food & Beverage. Certified in Employee Experience, Performance Management, Organizational Competencies, Payscale Matrix, Retention & Reward.High Competency proficiency in Human Capital, Talent Acquisition, Employer Branding, Learning & Development, Talent Management Programs, Change Management, People & Culture Strategy, and HR infrastructure.Additional Expertise in Office Management -Health & Safety, Budget, Social Awareness, Chairing Communication & Event Management.