Rani Hammond

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Senior Vice President HR Americas and Global People Technology and Services @ IHG Hotels & Resorts
Washington, DC, US
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Washington, District of Columbia, United States, United States
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About Rani Hammond

I am a versatile and dynamic Human Capital Leader and Corporate Officer with extensive domestic and international experience in managing and developing people strategies to grow publicly traded and PE-backed organizations. As an HR Leader I have a passionate interest in building the most inspired, engaged and effective workforce possible for my business. For over 25+ years, I’ve been helping senior executives, leaders and businesses build talent capacity and capability for both the mid and long term. I have worked across multiple industries including Technology, Information Services, Retail, Automotive, Local Government and Hospitality. I serve as a strategic adviser, coach and culture activist to my business leaders and actively partner on succession planning, executive compensation, total rewards, performance optimization, talent management, global human resources and organisational culture.I am successful at recruiting, developing, motivating and leading geographically dispersed teams within matrix organizations across a diverse range of industries. A business-centric and resourceful Human Resources expert, I am skilled at identifying opportunities to enhance top and bottom lines with people-based solutionsWhen I’m not on the job, I love hanging out with my husband, and very energetic teenage children. We have family passions for diving, sailing and exploring the amazing global world that we live in! My Specialties: • Organizational Design • Talent Management Strategy & Execution• Succession Planning • Executive Compensation & Benefits• Executive Leadership Development • Culture Integration & Development• Budget Management • Performance Management • Mergers, Acquisitions, Joint Ventures & Divestment Experience• Business Restructuring • Create & Drive Change • Strategic Problem-Solving• Technology & Digital Solutions

Rani Hammond's Current Company Details
IHG Hotels & Resorts

Ihg Hotels & Resorts

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Senior Vice President HR Americas and Global People Technology and Services
Washington, DC, US
Website:
ihgplc.com
Employees:
18658
Rani Hammond Work Experience Details
  • Ihg Hotels & Resorts
    Senior Vice President Hr Americas And Global People Technology And Services
    Ihg Hotels & Resorts
    Washington, Dc, Us
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  • Ihg Hotels & Resorts
    Senior Vice President Hr Americas & Global People Technology & Services
    Ihg Hotels & Resorts Jan 2024 - Present
    Windsor, Berkshire, Gb
    IHG Hotels & Resorts, is one of the world’s leading hotel companies with more than 6,000 open hotels and ~350,000 colleagues working across more than 100 countries with an active pipeline of more than 1,800 hotels. With an organisational purpose to provide True Hospitality for Good. This shapes our culture, brings our brands to life and represents a commitment to make a difference every day to our people, guests and communities, and to protect the world around us.As Senior Vice President HR for the Americas, I focus on actively supporting the growth of the Americas business (IHG’s largest region), advising the Regional Leadership Team on key strategic and operational matters and providing global guidance to the Customer, Brand, Commercial and Technology leaders. In addition I manage the Global People Technology and Services function which is responsible for providing people technology and services across our global footprint focused on creating a frictonless colleague experience and optimising people efficiency.
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  • Ihg Hotels & Resorts
    Senior Vice President Human Resources - Americas
    Ihg Hotels & Resorts Apr 2023 - Apr 2024
    Windsor, Berkshire, Gb
    IHG Hotels & Resorts, is one of the world’s leading hotel companies with more than 6,000 open hotels and ~350,000 colleagues working across more than 100 countries with an active pipeline of more than 1,800 hotels. With an organisational purpose to provide True Hospitality for Good. This shapes our culture, brings our brands to life and represents a commitment to make a difference every day to our people, guests and communities, and to protect the world around us.As Senior Vice President Human Resources - Americas, I focus on actively supporting the growth of the Americas business (IHG’s largest region), advising the Regional Leadership Team on key strategic and operational matters and providing global guidance to the Customer, Brand, Commercial and Technology leaders.
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  • Hammond Properties Llc
    Director
    Hammond Properties Llc May 2006 - Present
    Hammond Properties, LLC is a boutique property investment and management company operating from the East to West Coast of the US. Specializing in growth markets, my position includes all aspects of short and long term real estate investment and property management.
  • Lightspeed Commerce
    Special Advisor
    Lightspeed Commerce Jan 2023 - Mar 2023
    Montreal, Quebec, Ca
    Advising on Executive Compensation, Board and other key matters like Board Recruitment and Equity Strategies.
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  • Lightspeed Commerce
    Chief People Officer
    Lightspeed Commerce Apr 2022 - Jan 2023
    Montreal, Quebec, Ca
    Lightspeed, is one of the world’s leading providers of Point-of-Sale (POS) and Payment Systems with annual revenues ~$1B. Led 3,500+ employees focused on #MakingItHappen for small to medium business owners, who power local economies supported by global team of ~140 covering all functional People and Culture disciplines in 19 offices across 17 countries. As Chief People Officer, I focused on actively supporting the growth of the global business, advising the Executive Team on key strategic and operational matters and ultimately ensuring the attraction and retention of talent. Key Accomplishments:• Reset people strategy to match business growth strategy.• Built strong HR and C-Suite leadership team with global, functional and local expertise.• Developed action-oriented Diversity and Inclusion framework as part of overall engagement strategy that aligned with Executive Board Chair/ Founder’s vision.• Built Talent Acquisition Team to support 35% business growth, including sprint hiring in sales/ Product & Technology.• Crafted learning solutions focused on talent retention and career growth, resulting in quarter on quarter decrease in voluntary turnover.• Implemented phase two of Workday project re-scoped, back on track and at budget and integrated into a complete HR technology roadmap.• Led executive compensation and supported Compensation, Nominating & Governance Committee Chair with executive compensation analysis (Executive Chair and CEO pay analysis, equity matters) and Board succession.• Completed HR integrations of two recent acquisitions and dealt with risk mitigation arising from due diligence on six previous acquisitions.
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  • Genesiscare
    Chief People & Culture Officer
    Genesiscare Sep 2020 - Apr 2022
    Sydney, Nsw, Au
    Worked for one of world’s largest providers of Oncology services in US, Australia, Spain, and UK. Oversaw 6,500+ mission driven employees supported by global team of ~100 covering all functional HR disciplines operating across 400+ sites, 6 offices, and 4 continents.As the first US based Chief People & Culture Officer, was recruited to lead the new global entity and integrate the US acquisition. I partnered closely with the Global CEO/ Founder, the Australian based COO and the globally dispersed Executive Team.Key Accomplishments:• Led global transformation program to drive greater operating efficiency, delivering $20M savings over 3 years and $10M in year one.• Drove acquisition integration, doubling business footprint from 153 to 453 clinics and consulting offices.• Partnered with CEO to build out global executive leadership team, including key clinical leaders.• Expanded global HRIS technology platform (Workday) with $8M project to drive greater global efficiency and provide better talent insights.• Built global talent acquisition engine to acquire strong technical talent (physicians) and skilled professionals (technicians, nurses) to align with market dynamics.• Developed learning solutions to fit the needs of highly technical organization, focused on enhancing 'Service of the Future' care platform.• Led executive compensation strategy and partnered with Board’s People & Culture Committee Chair.
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  • 2U
    Chief People Officer
    2U Oct 2017 - Jul 2020
    Arlington, Virginia, Us
    Powered world-class online education and in-person boot camps that transformed top universities into digital era with annual revenues ~$800M. Directed 6,500+ employees driven to eliminate back row in higher education. Focused on people agenda through partnering, and enabling nine offices, across four continents.Joined as 2U's first Chief People Officer to lead the global people agenda designed to power #outcomes and ensures #nobackrow for our learners global. Worked with the CEO to empower a talent growth agenda that enabled leaders to attract and retain their top talent. Key Accomplishments:• Built strong global HR leadership team with expertise in key areas.• Turned around talent acquisition to support 30% business growth YOY and meet businesses hiring objectives.• Implemented overall total rewards program, including executive, sales, and general compensation systems with benefits program that drove material savings YOY $2M.• Completed diligence and integration of two acquisitions that shaped go-forward organization structure to multi-product verticals Getsmarter (acquisition cost $103M) and Trilogy (acquisition cost $750M).• Triaged and remediated HRIS technology (Workday) platform to provide global efficiency and access.• Created 2U University with curated learning solutions to drive career growth talent retention (5% engagement survey).
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  • David'S Bridal
    Chief Human Resources Officer
    David'S Bridal Aug 2016 - Sep 2017
    Conshohocken, Pa, Us
    Oversaw 14,000+ team member’s that everyday empowered every woman to stay true to her dreams with annual revenues ~$1B. Spearheaded organization’s full talent life cycle services across corporate, distribution, contact centers, and field locations. Led global team of 40+ covering functional HR disciplines supporting 340+ stores located across US, Canada, UK, and Puerto Rico. As CHRO I reported to the CEO & Chairman of the Board. Key Accomplishments:• Built executive team with strong CEO succession focused on experienced leaders to drive change quickly. • Implemented culture and engagement framework that aligned with brand revitalization and market positioning work.• Drove talent attraction and retention in seasonal high volume/turn business that delivered +20% YOY returners.• Refocused off track HRIS technology (Ceridian) project and delivered strong project structure along with Phase 1 ($1.5M).• Reduced company cost (~5%) while increased quality and level of care with benefits program.
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  • Hilton Worldwide
    Vice President, Global Brands Performance & Planning
    Hilton Worldwide Sep 2015 - Aug 2016
    Mclean, Va, Us
    Served as an Adviser to the Executive Vice President, Global Brand Management across all aspects of the Global Brand organization. Provided strategic insights that connect to business activity, which includes directing strategic business projects and initiatives that impact organization performance and effectiveness.Key Accomplishments:• Directing a program review of HHonors Loyalty Program including economics, partnerships, customer experience, digital integration resulting in the overall positioning of HH program in the market shifting to #1• Supporting the development and launch a new midscale brand for the enterprise including all aspects of build cost, commercials and brand support – project launched with over 100 signed applications (tru by Hilton)• Partnered with the executive leaders within the Global Brands organization as their confidant, providing counsel and guidance, seeing several steps ahead in the business cycle.
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  • Hilton Worldwide
    Vice President, Global Human Resource Consulting Group
    Hilton Worldwide Jan 2013 - Oct 2015
    Mclean, Va, Us
    Promoted with expanded scope of responsibilities, working with the Global CHRO and the remotely based Head of the HR Consulting Group. Provided client consulting services to 2 key Executive Vice Presidents and their Global teams ~10,000 team members. These Executive Vice Presidents were collectively responsible for Hilton Worldwide’s 12 x Brands Organizations, and all Global Commercial Functions (Global Marketing, Revenue Management, Digital, Sales, Reservations & Contact Center, Strategic Partnerships and Loyalty Program). My role together with my team was to provide business consulting services across all aspects of Human Resources across all levels. Specific high demand areas include advisory, strategy, culture, talent and compensation. With a global team including VP direct reports and an additional matrix support organization of specialists within the executive compensation, analytic and learning functions this position represents an integral part of shaping the future of Hilton Worldwide.Key Accomplishments:• Developed bespoke & targeted L&D programs to develop high potential leaders. *Received an external Award for this L&D work.• Built and integrated a cultural framework to align all initiatives *Received an external Award for this work.• Used evolutionary & revolutionary approaches to organisation design. *Selected to join Next HR 50 Group – Class 2013.• Served as a personal confidant and coach to both Executive Vice President’s, transitioning to work directly for Global Brands EVP.
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  • Hilton Worldwide
    Vice President, Human Resources Consulting
    Hilton Worldwide Jan 2010 - Dec 2012
    Mclean, Va, Us
    Reporting to the Global Head of the Human Resources Consulting Practice I provided client consulting services to 7 key Senior Vice Presidents and their Global teams 2000+ TM’s who led the Brands Organizations, Marketing, Revenue Management, Online, IT and Architecture, Construction & Design functions.Key Accomplishments:• Set up eCommerce function including strategy and full talent lifecycle resulting ROI within 18mths• Created a High Potential & High Performer development program with 22% promote rate• Conducted an Information Technology outsourcing review resulting in insourcing middle to top level talent to ensure business continuity• Established revenue management talent sourcing pipeline, development and succession resulting in 50% reduction in external hires• Developed Luxury & Lifestyle Brand culture program and learning for launch of new Lifestyle Brand
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  • Operation Hug-A-Hero
    Board Advisor & Secretary
    Operation Hug-A-Hero Aug 2009 - Oct 2012
    Operation Hug-A-Hero, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization (ID # 26-3006655), is proud and humbled to support the children of our nation’s heroes that serve in our armed services, law enforcement and as first responders. Since its establishment in 2008, OHAH has raised funds to launch and implement its Hug-A-Hero doll program. To date, hundreds of Hug-A-Hero dolls have been provided, at no cost, to the children of heroes that are deployed, in harm’s way each and every day, or fallen.
  • Wolters Kluwer (Cch)
    Regional Hr Director/ Vp Hr Asia Pacific
    Wolters Kluwer (Cch) May 2001 - May 2006
    Alphen Aan Den Rijn, Nl
    As a member of the Regional Executive Team focused on strategic growth initiatives with a Revenue contribution $100M. As Regional HR VP I was responsible for the regional human resources function with 11 direct reports spread across 8 countries and 7 distinct business units with an annual personnel budget of $35M. Key Accomplishments: •Created a shared services organization delivering $6 million in cost savings across 3 years.•Execution of all structural realignments, completed with minimal legal risk exposures.•Implemented “centers of excellence” strategy which developed geographical expertise.•Planned and implemented “China” strategy, including business model research, personnel recruitment, targeted sales training and cultural awareness forums.• Directly managed union negotiations including resolution of a $2 million exposure for the company.•Detailed review of the Defined Benefit Company Pension Fund with Trustee responsibilities. •Created a risk management training plan, including Occupational Safety & Health (OSH), Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO), etc.•Developed a talent management strategy that connected with the global talent strategy. •Participated in global HR project teams, global PeopleSoft, Talent Retention and Culture Change projects.
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  • Inchcape Plc
    Group Hr Manager Australiasia
    Inchcape Plc Sep 1996 - May 2001
    London, England, Gb
    Inchcape Motors Australia, a subsidiary of the British multinational Inchcape plc, is a $1 billion business responsible for the importation and distribution of Jaguar, Volkswagen, Subaru, and Peugeot in Australia and New Zealand. Reporting to the Australia Pacific Managing Director and UK-based Global Human Resources Director, I set up and led the HR function. Key Accomplishments:•Created and institutionalized a compensation strategy that included the introduction of a grading system, company vehicle policy, comprehensive bonus structures and a strategic review of benefits packages for an annual payroll of $5 million.•Developed an innovative and interactive people management handbook which was available to all geographically dispersed business units to assist with team management.•Appointed as a Trustee on the Company Pension Fund ($12 million) and was instrumental in managing the transition to a new pension fund model.•Designed and implemented a total risk management strategy including comprehensive EEO training.•Managed all HR components of the acquisition and integration of motor vehicle retail group which included over 100 employees across 4 sites.•Managed the divestment of four business units due to business contract changes.
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Rani Hammond Skills

Talent Management Leadership Organizational Development Management Strategy Organizational Design Succession Planning Human Resources Strategic Planning Performance Management Workforce Planning Leadership Development Mergers And Acquisitions Recruiting Change Management Restructuring Team Building Employee Relations Training Budgets Consulting Business Strategy Coaching Employee Engagement Management Consulting Labor Relations Joint Ventures Hr Policies Hr Consulting Deferred Compensation Employee Benefits Hr Transformation Talent Acquisition Organizational Effectiveness Executive Coaching Hr Strategy Mergers Risk Management Employment Law Human Capital Management Executive Compensation Planning Strategic Hr Divestitures Due Diligence Budget Management Problem Solving Acquisition Integration Compensation Reorganization Organisational Alignment

Rani Hammond Education Details

  • Bond University
    Bond University
    Management & Public Relations (Double Major)
  • Bond University
    Bond University
    Organizational & General Psychology (Double Major)
  • University Of Virginia Darden School Of Business
    University Of Virginia Darden School Of Business
    Women'S Executive Leadership Program
  • The University Of Texas At El Paso
    The University Of Texas At El Paso
    Accounting

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Rani Hammond works for Ihg Hotels & Resorts

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Rani Hammond's current role is Senior Vice President HR Americas and Global People Technology and Services.

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Rani Hammond attended Bond University, Bond University, University Of Virginia Darden School Of Business, The University Of Texas At El Paso.

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Rani Hammond has skills like Talent Management, Leadership, Organizational Development, Management, Strategy, Organizational Design, Succession Planning, Human Resources, Strategic Planning, Performance Management, Workforce Planning, Leadership Development.

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