Seasoned Executive Vice President with a proven track record, specializing in transformative leadership and mergers and acquisitions. Adept at implementing strategic business plans, driving growth and improving operations.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
Work History
Executive Vice President and Chief Human Resources
IQVIA
10.2016 - Current
Transformed function to provide data-driven workforce solutions through new technology, process improvements and culture change
Reduced cost of function as a % of revenue by >50 bps while enterprise headcount grew by >70%
Drove implementation and uptake of workforce analytics solutions, including strategic and annual workforce planning, cost evaluator, and manager effectiveness modules
Shaped strategic changes to improve enterprise employee engagement; including AI driven talent marketplace, Learning Academy, and automated on-boarding. Improved engagement scores by 8 points over 4 years.
Optimized talent acquisition function to deliver up to 30k+ hires annually with < 90 days time to fill and candidate NPS scores >50
Chief of Staff to CEO
IMS Health
04.2014 - 10.2016
Worked closely with CEO on merger of equals between IMS Health and Quintiles, closing deal in October 2016
Oversaw integration of Cegedim, largest acquisition in IMS history
Led crisis-management efforts during Paris attacks; mitigating potential negative impacts on business operations.
Drove the external activities of newly public company, including first earnings call, non-deal roadshows and secondary offering
Director, Human Resources
IMS Health
07.2008 - 03.2014
Senior generalist providing HR support to senior vice presidents in commercial and healthcare start-up businesses
Facilitated merger and acquisition activity including due diligence assessments related to human capital implications and led post-merger integration efforts from an HR perspective.
Implemented succession planning processes to identify high-potential talent for key roles within the organization, ensuring long-term stability and continuity in critical positions.
Managed workforce restructurings in response to organizational changes or shifts in business strategy while minimizing disruption to employees.
Vice President, Human Resources
CIT
09.2005 - 07.2008
Senior generalist providing HR support to five presidents across the Corporate Finance division. Businesses supported included: Healthcare, Communications, Media & Entertainment, Energy, Commercial & Industrial and Commercial Real Estate industries.
Sr. Manager, Human Resources
Pfizer
09.2001 - 09.2005
HR generalist supporting vice presidents across US Medical and US Marketing organizations for Pfizer's Pharmaceutical division.
Manager, Mergers & Acquisitions
American Express
01.1999 - 09.2001
Member of dedicated M & A team, leading HR due diligence and integration for 18 US based accounting and business consulting firms, with revenues ranging from $75-$500M
Supervisor, Human Resources
Target
01.1997 - 12.1998
Member of 3-person team that built and ran HR shared services for center for all US Target stores.
Managed transition of 900+ US Target stores into new center
Team Relations Team Leader
Target
05.1993 - 01.1997
Generalist providing HR support to high visibility, AA volume Target store
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Management
St. Cloud State University
St. Cloud, MN
05.1993
Skills
Mergers and Acquisitions
Transformative Leadership
Change and Growth Management
Analytical and Critical Thinker
Executive Leadership
Data-driven decision-making
Timeline
Executive Vice President and Chief Human Resources