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Former CHRO of WarnerMedia who, along with the exceptional work of the entire HR team, led the workforce of 30,000+ employees through a series of transformational organization changes. These major changes all happened during a time of relentless and heightened industry and social disruption which affected the company and its employees in many important ways. This also included multiple significant transactions, including major acquisitions, divestitures and mergers. Over the course of a 25+ year career (both in consulting and in senior corporate roles), during times of major social, business and industry changes, Jim had the opportunity to develop a range of specialized/quantitative skills and, importantly, organizational development, effectiveness, and leadership capabilities, including:- Planning, executing and managing significant organizational design and change, including all operational implications and employee impacts- Developing leadership expectations and capabilities in response to (and in support of) ongoing organizational and industry changes- Aligning and – as necessary – redefining organizational values and culture to support strategic priorities, operational imperatives, and to facilitate company and employee success- Applying financial acumen and operational expertise across multiple different business lines to ensure HR priorities and activities effectively support each business and its unique needs- Applying deep knowledge and expertise in executive pay and incentive design, as well as non-executive compensation and global benefits- Leading all HR and change management for major M&A activities, including acquisitions and mergers (e.g., TimeWarner acquisition by AT&T)- Serving as advisor to the CEO and executive team on all HR and major organizational change issues.After 12+ years in New York, Jim currently lives in Carmel, California with his husband Justin and puppy Avi.