Brian Smith Email & Phone Number

Global CHRO in for-profit, nonprofit, and private equity companies delivering innovative HR best practices that WORK - and build vibrant organizational cultures. 🔹 BUSINESS ACUMENProgressive employee-centered human capital strategy Seamless execution achieving GREAT resultsInspiring employee communications and organizational dialogsMBA and $$$multi-million P&L leadershipMergers / acquisitions / leveraged buyouts, building success from distressed businessesLEAN management practices / Continuous Improvement / TQM Deming Institute certifiedMulticultural leadership onsite in Asia/Pac, Pan-Europe, Africa, India, and Americas🔹 PARTNERSHIP IN PRACTICEMy CEO at Preferred Mutual writes:"Brian helped the Company advance our commitment to Best Talent through initiatives such as leadership development, inclusivity, talent acquisition, coaching & feedback, and employee engagement. Personally, I have come to rely on Brian's HR expertise, trusted advice, business savvy, and creative thinking."My CEO/Founder at the BIPOC/veteran/woman-owned PAMCO Group writes: "Brian has been a tremendous resource for me in building our organization during very challenging times. His professionalism, knowledge, wit, and dedication have brought much needed process, diversity, and discipline to my entrepreneurial companies."Colgate CEO Reuben Mark writes: "Brian's Global HR work directly drove the turnaround at Colgate-Palmolive through building an entrepreneurial spirit and shareholder value". (13 years at Colgate)My CEO at the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra writes: "The strength of the current BSO team is testament to Brian's organizational impact." (Hired new CEO, CFO, COO, CMO, and key operations/administrative staff to revitalize the organization.)🔹 VOLUNTEER SERVICEBoard Vice Chair: Jobs for Youth in NYC - supporting inner-city, underserved youth for job placementsSenior Advisory Board: ILR Center for Advanced HR Studies at Cornell University (CAHRS)Senior Advisory Board: Center for Effective Organizations at USC’s Marshall School of Business (CEO)Board of Directors: ACLU-Maryland (Executive and Equity Committees)Board of Trustees: Adelphi University (Finance and Academic Affairs Committees)Executive MBA Advisor: McDonough School of Business at Georgetown University

Listed skills include Organizational Development, Succession Planning, Talent Management, Change Management, and 45 others.