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PreplyHead of People & Culture
Mar. 2022 - Nov. 2024Barcelona, Catalonia, SpainAs Head of People & Culture at Preply, I played a key role in shaping and executing people strategies that fueled the company’s rapid growth and success. ★ Built a High-Performing Team
Recruited and developed a top-performing team, empowering them to execute impactful initiatives. 🔹 Enhanced Organizational Culture
Collaborated with leadership to refine company values, creating a positive and inclusive work environment. ✔️ Optimized Talent Management
Developed and implemented strategies to improve talent acquisition, development, and retention, attracting top-tier professionals. 🔑 Improved Employee Experience
Streamlined onboarding, launched learning & development programs, and drove engagement to enhance employee satisfaction. 🚀 Prepared for Growth
Led organizational efficiency reviews and implemented strategies to support company maturity and scalable growth.
OnConsultant: Talent, Growth and Development
Aug. 2020 - Mar. 2022Zurich, SwitzerlandI joined On initially as a consultant, quickly becoming captivated by the company’s innovative culture and ambitious growth plans. As On navigated hyper-growth and prepared for an IPO, I played a pivotal role in shaping its people strategy. ★ Developed Global Talent Strategy
Created and executed a global talent strategy focused on driving career growth and leadership development across multiple regions. 🔹 Enhanced Onboarding Processes
Designed scalable, multilingual learning modules that improved the onboarding experience and helped new hires seamlessly integrate into the company. ✔️ Launched the 'School of Leaders'
Spearheaded the creation of the ‘School of Leaders,’ a program designed to develop both current and future leaders within the organization. 🚀 Partnered with Industry Experts
Collaborated with thought leaders like Gary Hamel to enhance organizational capabilities and build a leadership-driven culture. 💡 Cultivated a Feedback-Driven Culture
Fostered a culture of feedback and innovation by partnering with Radical Candor, ensuring open, honest communication at all levels. 🔑 Improved Manager Education on Performance Management
Developed and implemented training programs focused on equipping managers with the skills and tools to effectively manage performance, support employee growth, and drive engagement across teams.
DeliverooGlobal L&D Director
May. 2019 - Aug. 2020London, United KingdomLed a high-performing HR team to successfully design, implement, and scale impactful programs and initiatives in a fast-paced, rapidly evolving environment. ★ Revamped Onboarding
Transformed onboarding into an engaging experience, reducing time to productivity by 33%, helping new hires integrate faster and contribute more effectively. 🔹 Digital Transformation in Learning & Development
Spearheaded the digital transformation of L&D by implementing a learning platform and leveraging innovative learning strategies to support employee development at scale. ✔️ Enhanced Talent Development
Developed and launched effective training programs, including peer-to-peer coaching and virtual workshops, enhancing skill-building opportunities across the organization. 🚀 Improved Learning Outcomes
Increased knowledge retention and productivity through creative learning approaches, resulting in measurable improvements in employee performance and engagement. 🔑 Optimized Learning Processes
Streamlined learning and development processes, improving both efficiency and accuracy, ensuring smoother program execution and stronger outcomes. Challenges During COVID-19
The COVID-19 pandemic posed unique challenges, including team redundancies and an early departure from the company. Despite these challenges, I was able to support the team and adapt HR initiatives to sustain growth and employee engagemen
UberPeople Development Leader
Jun. 2017 - May. 2019San FranciscoLed People and Organizational Development at Uber during a transformative period, guiding the company through the transition from the founding CEO to Dara Khosrowshahi and driving change across all corporate functions. I played a key role in shaping Uber’s People strategy during a time of hyper-growth, leadership change, and IPO readiness. My focus on culture, leadership development, and talent management helped align the organization with new leadership and positioned the company for sustained success. ★ Redefined Organizational Culture
Addressed a toxic culture and introduced initiatives that fostered inclusivity, collaboration, and alignment with Dara Khosrowshahi’s leadership vision. 🔹 Aligned People Strategy with Business Goals
Developed People strategies to support hyper-growth, transition to a new CEO, and prepare for IPO readiness, ensuring alignment with Uber’s evolving priorities. ✔️ Revamped Performance Management
Introduced a data-driven performance management system that emphasized feedback, development, and engagement, helping create a high-performance culture. 🚀 Enhanced Leadership Development
Established a leadership development program to build a pipeline of future leaders and improve manager effectiveness, aligning with Uber’s values under new leadership. 🔑 Optimized Talent Management
Implemented talent mapping and career frameworks to support employee growth and ensure leadership continuity during the transition. 💡 Leveraged Technology for Success
Utilized digital tools to enhance learning, performance tracking, and employee engagement, driving efficiencies and fostering a feedback-driven culture.
HPGlobal L&D Manager - Sales
Nov. 2013 - Jun. 2017Palo Alto, CaliforniaJoined the HR team specifically the L&D team at its inception, during a time of industry change that required a fresh approach to upskilling and enabling the global sales force. I played a key role in building the centralized L&D function, leading regional initiatives, owning global curricula, and centralizing development efforts to drive the company’s growth, revenue, and profit goals. 🔹 Transformed Learning Methods
Revamped traditional learning approaches by introducing scalable, innovative solutions such as peer learning, gamification, and digital content, fostering a more engaging and impactful learning environment. 🌍 Led Global and Regional L&D Initiatives
Directed regional L&D efforts while overseeing the creation of global learning curricula, ensuring consistency and alignment with strategic business goals. 🤝 Collaborated with Accenture on Global Talent Strategies
Worked closely with Accenture on developing global talent strategies and learning programs, benefiting from the expertise of exceptional consultants and bringing world-class insights into the organization.
HPUK&I Sales Training Manager
Nov. 2010 - Aug. 2011BracknellTrained HP sales teams and partners on the latest products, helping boost upsell attach rates and overall profitability. In this role, I developed training materials, conducted workshops, and collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure training programs aligned with business goals and supported sales growth. 🔹 Enhanced Sales Performance
Trained sales teams and partners on new products, contributing to higher upsell attach rates and increased profitability. 📚 Developed Training Materials and Workshops
Created training content and led workshops to enhance sales skills and product knowledge. 🤝 Collaborated with Cross-Functional Teams
Worked closely with various departments to align training programs with business objectives, ensuring effectiveness and impact.
HPEMEA L&D Manager - Sales
Aug. 2010 - Nov. 2013United KingdomLed a team of field trainers to create and deliver product and sales training to internal sales teams and channel partners, aiming to enhance HP product knowledge and sales capabilities. I partnered cross-functionally with product and business teams to design impactful training aligned with overall strategy and business objectives. 🔹 Developed and Executed Retail Partner Program
Created a program that certified sales professionals as HP advocates and sales specialists, resulting in a high ROI through increased revenue and the ability to sell more premium offerings. 🔹 Upskilled Trainers with Latest Products and Sales Skills
Developed content, tools, and led quarterly "train the trainer" events to upskill all trainers on the latest products and sales techniques. This initiative was recognized as best-in-class globally and directly led to my next role. 🎤 Press Spokesperson
Took on an additional role as a press spokesperson, attending events to introduce new products and communicate the company’s mission and goals.
MicrosoftRetail Sales Manager
Nov. 2009 - Nov. 2010Reading, United KingdomCollaborated with Microsoft’s retail stores to enhance sales strategies for Microsoft products. In this role, I implemented training programs to improve sales team performance, enhanced product knowledge, and analyzed sales data to identify trends and opportunities for growth. 🔹 Enhanced Sales Strategies
Worked closely with Microsoft’s retail stores to refine and implement sales strategies, boosting performance for Microsoft products. 📚 Implemented Training Programs
Developed and delivered training programs that enhanced sales team performance and product knowledge. 📊 Analyzed Sales Data
Monitored and analyzed sales data to identify trends, uncover opportunities for growth, and optimize sales strategies.
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