Galit Sharon

Senior HR Executive with 15+ years of experience leading global HR functions across technology and international organizations. Proven track record in building HR infrastructures from the ground up, partnering with executive leadership, and supporting organizational growth across diverse cultures, regions, and business environments. Extensive experience leading organizational transformation, M&A integration, talent acquisition, and people strategies that enable sustainable business growth.

Global HR Leader - Lytx Technologies

(2021-01)

Built and led the global HR function across multiple international locations, supporting rapid organizational growth. Member of leadership team, partnering with executives on organizational design, workforce planning, and business strategy. Partnered closely with US-based executives while supporting leaders and employees across multiple countries, cultures, and time zones.

• Led a global HR team of 7 professionals (Talent Acquisition, HR, Compensation & Benefits)
• Scaled international operations significantly, including expansion of India site from 50 to 250 employees
• Built HR infrastructure, people practices, and local leadership capabilities to support rapid growth across culturally diverse teams
• Designed and implemented global Talent Acquisition infrastructure enabling scalable and high-volume hiring across regions
• Owned full employee lifecycle across geographies: recruitment, onboarding, performance management, development, and retention
• Built and led employee engagement, culture, and wellbeing initiatives supporting fast organizational scaling
• Developed leadership development and people manager enablement programs across the organization
• Led performance management frameworks and continuous feedback systems aligned with business goals
• Led HR aspects of M&A, including integration, communication strategy, and retention planning
• Acted as a key HR partner in executive leadership forums and cross-functional decision-making

Senior Global HR Project Manager - Thermo Fisher Scientific

(2014-01 - 2020-12)

Led global HR workstreams supporting organizational scaling, international expansion, and site establishment. Played a key role in multiple M&A integrations, focusing on workforce transition and retention. Supported global teams across multiple regions and cultures, ensuring successful integration, engagement, and organizational alignment during periods of significant change.

• Designed scalable HR frameworks in complex, matrixed, regulated environments
• Partnered with senior executives on organizational planning and global transformation initiatives
• Worked closely with Legal, Finance, and global HR teams on cross-border programs
• Collaborated with works councils and unions across Europe

Senior Global HR Business Partner - Life Technologies

(2005-01 - 2014-12)

Strategic HR partner supporting global R&D, Commercial, and Operations organizations, including the integration and growth of teams following the transition from Israeli startup environments into a global organization.

• Led talent management, succession planning, performance systems, and organizational development initiatives
• Conducted organizational assessments and designed leadership development programs for global teams
• Coached senior leaders to improve leadership effectiveness and organizational alignment

MSc - Organizational Psychology - University of Hertfordshire

BA - Psychology & Education (Honours) - Ben-Gurion University

LICBT - Wingate Institute