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Faces of HR profiles members of the human resources community, sharing their personal experiences, successes, challenges, current practices, aspirations, and opinions on topics impacting the industry and its workforce.
Jackie Dube’s journey into HR began with a simple belief: that people are the most important part of any business. But her approach wasn’t always as nuanced as it is today. While her early career focused on traditional hiring criteria—degrees, years of experience, and hard skills—a pivotal experience fundamentally reshaped her thinking. That shift took […]
Nadia Uberoi’s career is the story of a psychologist turned strategic architect. As Head of People at Garner Health, she leads a next-generation People function—one that has evolved beyond traditional HR to become the engine for a distinctive, high-performance culture. She is known for her ability to partner with executives to translate bold visions into thoughtfully […]
Elizabeth Cowper has spent over two decades shaping the people strategies of some of the world’s most iconic brands. From Planet Organic to LVMH and Tapestry (the company behind Coach, Kate Spade, and Stuart Weitzman), she has consistently been at the forefront of building dynamic workplaces. With a reputation as the “Culture Adjuster,” Cowper has been recognized as one of HR’s […]
As the Chief People Officer and Chief of Staff at Oyster, Marina Farthouat is in the business of building something truly human. She leads the people strategy for the global employment solution with a focus on creating a sustainable, inclusive, and human-centric culture across a distributed team. With a wealth of experience scaling remote organizations like Clickhouse […]
With over 12 years in HR leadership, Karina Young has built her career on a simple, powerful philosophy: people strategy isn’t just about supporting employees; it’s about fueling business growth. As VP of People at the HR tech firm 15Five, she blends innovation with pragmatism to ensure that her team is always forward-thinking and deeply aligned with the […]
As Managing Director at Phaidon International, a global talent acquisition company, Kareem Bakr has a unique perspective on career growth. He started with the company when its U.S. business was just nine people strong, operating out of a tiny office in New York City. His journey from individual contributor to a leader at a global firm is a […]
As Chief People Officer and Head of Corporate Affairs at BVI Medical, Andrew Dawson brings a unique and powerful perspective to human resources. His career is a masterclass in building HR functions from the ground up and evolving with the needs of the business. Here’s a closer look at the experiences that forged his path to the […]
In the world of talent and acquisition, Allison Nadeau stands out as a leader who truly understands how to build and keep great teams. As the Vice President of Talent Management & Acquisition at iCIMS, a top company for talent acquisition technology, Nadeau is responsible for growing and keeping employees across the globe. She drives smart strategies that […]
In today’s fast-moving global companies, HR leaders need to be sharp thinkers and strong people connectors. That’s exactly who you’ll find in Elena Skvortsova, the HR Director at Muse Group. With over 10 years of experience helping international teams grow, Skvortsova is a pro at linking people strategy to big business goals. Skvortsova’s career has taken […]
Lena Finch‘s career path wasn’t a straight line to the HR department. She kicked things off in customer service, handling frustrated callers and learning the true meaning of empathy under pressure. Little did she know, those early days were shaping her into the exceptional HR leader she is today. “Those early days taught me how […]