VP, HR Americas, and Middle East (HRBP) - Sonova
(2022-10)
Leads a high performing HR team while supporting the Commercial Sales and Marketing Leaders across six countries, driving strategic people operations. Supports and shapes global HR strategy with Centers of Excellence to accelerate business growth and expansion.
- Owns the regional talent strategy in collaboration with Sonova Talent COEs: leads strategic workforce planning, identifies critical roles, succession pipelines, and future capabilities.
- Serves as a member of the Senior Leadership team enabling strategic business initiatives into people strategies and helps build leadership capability at all levels, with a specific focus on engagement.
- Directed high-impact organizational initiatives to transform HR operations, championing efficiency and scalability.
- Provides strategic leadership to ensure HR Business Partners remain focused on value-added, business-critical work while reallocating administrative activities to cost-effective delivery channels.
- Consistently earns high ratings in leadership and team engagement through annual employee surveys, reflecting a strong, people-first leadership style.
- Championed continuous improvement initiatives, leveraging AI to enhance HR efficiency and decision-making.
Senior Director, HR North America; Director, HR Canada - Sonova
(2016-02 - 2020-12)
- Implemented HR Shared Services Centre, consolidating payroll and benefits for three business units—achieving 800K in cost savings and process standardization.
- Drove culture changes through a values-based leadership approach and weekly KPI reporting, increasing engagement by ten points.
- Launched global "Culture Champion" network to drive grassroots cultural change and employee empowerment.
- Led succession planning and workforce strategy, identifying top talent and closing critical skill gaps to future-proof the organization.
- Championed DEI initiatives, serving on global council and sponsoring Employee Resource Groups, resulting in measurable improvements in representation and inclusion.
- Managed executive recruitment and onboarding, ensuring seamless integration of senior leaders into the business.
- Led, coach, and develop the multi–country North America & Canada HR team to operate as a high-performing, collaborative One Sonova HR team.
Head of HR - Advanced Bionics (AB) - Valencia, California
(2021-09 - 2022-09)
Transformed the HR team at Advanced Bionics—a global leader in Class III cochlear implant technology—over one year, implementing strategic processes and talent initiatives to enhance organizational effectiveness and support business growth.
- Implemented an online employee recognition program, increasing engagement scores by 14 points and strengthening a culture of appreciation across the organization.
- Led a benchmarking and compensation project, aligning pay structures with market standards while improving internal equity, resulting in greater retention and competitive positioning.
- Partnered with sales leaders to revamp sales incentive plans, driving a 12% increase in sales performance and aligning rewards with strategic business objectives.
- Embedded DEI principles into every stage of the employee lifecycle, resulting in measurable improvements in inclusion metrics.
- Developed and scaled employee listening strategies, translating insights into actionable change.
- Directed a confidential project to outsource manufacturing to a lower-cost center, resulting in projected savings of $10M USD over five years.
- Championed change management initiatives, ensuring clear communication and a positive employee experience during organizational transformation
Director, HR and Talent Programs - Communitech
(2012-01 - 2015-12)
Served as Head of HR while leading external talent programs to support Waterloo Region tech firms through government advocacy and local/international recruitment initiatives
- Designed and executed HR Total Rewards strategy, improving retention and recognition for high-performing employees.
- Built external talent programs supporting Waterloo Region's tech ecosystem; partnered with enterprise firms (GM, Deloitte, Canon, TD Bank) to establish innovation lab talent pipelines.
- Led Tech Job Connex program, enabling over 2,000 displaced BlackBerry employees to secure new employment opportunities within Waterloo Region through one mil grant.
- Developed Women in Tech and Strong Leaders programs, advancing diversity and leadership capability across member companies.
- Influenced policy by collaborating with provincial and federal officials on immigration, pay equity, and pension reforms.
Principal - People Matters Consulting
(2008-01 - 2011-12)
Partnered with founders and executive teams to deliver strategic HR guidance on organizational design, workforce planning, and compliance for high-growth tech startups.
- Advised founders and senior leaders on talent strategies, compensation frameworks, and culture initiatives to support scaling from early-stage to Series A/B growth.
- Directed full-cycle recruitment for technical (engineering, product) and non-technical (marketing, operations) roles, building high-performing teams aligned with business objectives.
- Provided career coaching and outplacement support during organizational transitions, helping employees navigate career changes and maintain engagement throughout restructuring.
Recruitment Manager - NCR - Waterloo, ON
HR Generalist - NCR - Waterloo, ON
