Responsible for Global Business Development, Human Resources, Finance, Operations & Marketing functions supporting 6 markets (US, Middle East, UK, Spain, New Zealand & Australia).

As a trusted advisor to the CEO and Senior Leadership Team, responsible for accelerating Averda’s business transformation from a family business to an international, IPO-ready organization through leadership development, a culture of performance and engagement, and attracting and developing adventurous talent.

Established centralized HR expertise and managed a team of functional specialists to deliver frameworks, comprehensive programs, policies & procedures, and tools in Recruitment, Performance Management (PM), Rewards, Talent Development, HR Governance and HR Projects.

Provided integrated talent solutions, advice and partnership to Chief Operating Officer and Market Leaders to solve business problems through engagement and development of people. Implemented standard operating procedures for HR function to elevate quality and execution in new market entries, from tendering to mobilization of operations. Designed program aimed at providing new hires an understanding and appreciation for front-line staff and core business operations.

Co-designed framework, including functional & business career ladders, to provide guidance to Future Leaders on the behaviors, skills and experiences required for advancement. Defined leadership competencies and behaviors through the stages of: Managing Self, Leading Others, Leading Leaders, and Leading Businesses, and incorporated into Performance Management and Talent Development programs. Executed Top 100 Leaders conference aimed at aligning leadership priorities, building capability, strengthening cross-market networking opportunities, and generating corporate spirit and loyalty.

Contributed to development of engagement strategy for new global integrated talent management solution and supported Leaders and HR Business Partners on designing high-potential, early career & diversity talent plans. Education Leave granted to pursue International MBA.

Partnered with Sales & Marketing and Finance functions to deep dive, diagnose and implement short and long-term solutions relating to the employee lifecycle in line with tools, framework & strategies co-designed with HR Centers of Expertise.

Managed headcount, forecasting and demographic analyses for Corporate staffs. Collaborated with Functional Leaders to identify future workforce needs based on workload drivers; assessed current vs. future capability & capacity needs; and developed gap closure plans. Analyzed and reported on enterprise-wide demographic trending to proactively identify early warnings in areas of gender and minority representation in hiring, promotions and attrition.

Advised on administration, communication, compliance and policy interpretation relating to GM classified (non-Executive) compensation & variable pay programs to ensure fair, equitable, timely, competitive & affordable treatment in line with pay-for-performance philosophy.

Contributed to development of international assignment cost projection tool to enable financial planning, smart decision-making, cost comprehension and fast change; supported HR's transformation towards a more consultative function.