Senior Executive with a wealth of experience in operational, administrative, strategic leadership in developing and implementing people strategies to align with business goals. Responsible for championing strategic initiatives, organizational design & management, communications, culture alignment and diversity programs to develop talent and drive engagement. Proven track record in harmonizing operational effectiveness across a portfolio of multi-unit retail establishments with various locations. Engaged in M&A, Strategy, Human Resources, Compliance, and Operations. Experience working across various industries in biotech, pharmaceutical, health care, technology, and media. Advise publicly traded and private companies on issues arising from complex transactions such as domestic and international expansions, M&A, integrations to broader initiatives that extend across all sectors of the organization, including improving associate relations, organized labor and incorporating diversity initiatives. Experience in diversifying the employee lifecycle, learning solution design, culture development including a commitment to building cultural agility. Development and implementation of total rewards programs; competitive compensation, executive packages, maximizing health and wellness benefit plans (i.e., design sales commission plans, LTIP, STIP, retirement, pension). Serve as a key and strategic advisor to the BOD and Compensation Committee(s).