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I am a strategic problem solver, courageous advisor, and culture conductor—driven to elevate organizations by aligning people, purpose, and results. My leadership leverages creativity and big-picture vision to turn business challenges into transformational growth. With empathy and integrity, I mentor teams, foster inclusivity, and deliver on both strategy and execution. I thrive on building trust, inspiring autonomy, and scaling organizations ready for action and a commitment to doing what’s right.

Core Strengths

Strategic problem solver with an “enterprise mindset” and ability to see, and execute, the big picture.

Courageous advisor—handles sensitive, challenging conversations with candor and care.

Culture conductor—builds collaborative teams, integrates resources, and drives scalable growth.

Creative, adaptable, and action-oriented; known for innovative solutions to complex business issues.

Empathetic leader—coaches and mentors others, inspires trust, autonomy, and peak performance.

Grounded in ethics, empathy, humility, and the ability to deliver hard messages while advocating for people.

Successful Talent Acquisition leader known for leading with kindness, courage and integrity. Leverages data-driven insights to inform decision-making, optimize processes, and influence key stakeholders. A champion for Equity and Inclusion, committed to fostering equitable hiring practices and inclusive workplace cultures. Skilled in balancing strategic vision with operational execution, ensuring efficiency while maintaining a high-touch candidate and employee experience.

Senior Human Resources leader with extensive experience driving talent acquisition strategies across global, complex, and highly regulated industries. Expert in aligning recruitment processes with organizational goals, fostering inclusive hiring frameworks, and establishing robust talent pipelines. Demonstrated success in creating scalable solutions that balance operational efficiency with local market needs. Adept at leading and mentoring teams, influencing senior leadership, and building a strong employer brand.

Versatile HR executive with a proven ability to balance strategic vision, operational execution, and hands-on leadership in scaling workforce capacity and building organizational infrastructure across lower-core mid-market companies. Strong background in med-tech and advanced manufacturing, SaaS, and professional services, leading people strategies that strengthen culture, elevate performance, and position companies for sustainable growth.

Experienced in aligning HR strategy with business and financial objectives, with broad expertise in organizational development, workforce planning, change leadership, and HR technology. Builds future-ready workforces and efficient people operations that enhance engagement, retention, and leadership effectiveness. Recognized as a collaborative executive partner who integrates people, process, and technology to deliver measurable results and long-term organizational resilience.

Strategic HR Business Partner with 17 years of progressive experience driving organizational success through expertise in employee relations, change management, talent development, and performance management. I am a trusted advisor to senior leadership (including C-suite) at aligning HR initiatives with business goals to foster growth, agility, and a high-performance workplace culture. Proficient in employment law, culture building, and engagement strategies.

Solves complex hiring challenges through scalable and data-driven talent acquisition strategies for mid-sized to global organizations. Builds and leads high-performing recruiting teams aligned to evolving business needs across a wide range of industries. A trusted partner to senior leadership and HR, focused on optimizing candidate experience, improving operational efficiency, and delivering sustainable workforce impact across complex business environments.

With over 20 years of human resources experience, Vandy Densmore has held leadership positions in a variety of industries including PE-backed healthcare, biotech and nonprofits. She is passionate about adding value to organizations by creating a high level of engagement across the enterprise, building effective teams and providing staff with meaningful developmental opportunities. The common thread throughout her career is leading through change, including M&A activities, integration and engagement initiatives. Vandy connects people strategy to business strategy – and delivers on both.

In her recent role as Chief Human Resources Officer, Vandy built out Sage Family of Companies’ human resources function to effectively support the current and future people strategy, which included an aggressive growth strategy (de novo and M&A), leading to a successful sale in June 2025. Previously, Vandy served as the Chief People & Culture Officer at Corcoran Management, a real estate development and management company in Braintree, MA; Chief Human Resources Officer at Community Intervention Services, a private equity backed behavioral health organization based in Westborough, MA; and Associate Director of Human Resources at the Broad Institute of Harvard and MIT in Cambridge, MA.

Vandy holds a Master’s Degree in Human Resources Management from Lesley University and a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Management from Westfield State University. She is an active member of the Northeast Human Resources Association and Human Resources Leadership Forum and volunteers at several organizations. She currently serves on the Board of Directors for the Old Colony Y.

Strategic and results-oriented Human Resources leader with deep expertise in designing and executing comprehensive compensation and benefits programs that attract, engage, and retain top talent. Skilled in executive compensation, incentive plan design, job architecture, and equity programs, with a proven ability to align total rewards strategies to organizational goals and performance outcomes.

Recognized for strong business and financial acumen, I bring a unique blend of HR and accounting expertise to deliver data-driven, fiscally sound, and equitable solutions. A trusted advisor to senior leadership, I balance strategic vision with analytical precision to drive meaningful and measurable impact.

I am known for my collaborative and inclusive leadership style, and thrive in fast-paced, complex environments and bring energy, creativity, and hands-on execution to initiatives while promoting a culture of excellence and accountability.

STRATEGIC TALENT & ORGANIZATIONAL LEADER
DRIVING BUSINESS GROWTH THROUGH INNOVATIVE PEOPLE STRATEGIES
Dynamic senior leader with 20 years of experience translating organizational objectives into high-impact talent development, leadership acceleration, and culture transformations. Proven ability to design and execute scalable programs that enhance employee engagement, optimize talent pipelines, and align human capital initiatives with strategic growth. Extensive experience in pharmaceuticals, medical devices, and technology industries, with a strong foundation in medical sales, clinical collaboration, and enterprise-wide talent strategies.

Strategic global HR leader (Michigan MBA/Cornell ILR) with broad experience leading teams in 40+ countries to support growth. Strong business acumen and record of building organizational capability, improving profitability, and facilitating transformational change during periods of rapid growth, IPOs, restructuring, and acquisitions. (public/private/ PE) Experience working with industry leading firms in the aerospace semiconductor, aviation, advanced manufacturing, life sciences, services, and CPG sectors.

Business Strategy • Executive Coaching • Talent Acquisition & Development • Compensation & Benefits • Labor Negotiations • Risk & Crisis Management • Change Management • M&A • Workforce Planning

Comments for SHRN: In my current job search I am focusing on (1) HRBP leadership roles (CHRO or leader for Division/Business Unit/Corporate groups) or (2) COE leader for Labor/Employee Relations and Engagement

I’m a customer-focused Talent Acquisition Leader dedicated to optimizing talent strategies and processes. With over 15 years of experience, I bring a proven track record of identifying and securing top-tier talent across manufacturing, technology, and staffing sectors. Whether it’s executive leadership or specialized roles in finance, engineering, or HR, I’m known for developing innovative recruiting solutions and streamlining operations. My passion lies in fostering collaborative partnerships that significantly shorten hiring cycles and elevate organizational productivity.
I have experienced in the following areas of Talent Acquisition and look forward to discuss a partnership with your organization to assist in achieving your Talent Acquisition business goals.
• Managed full cycle recruiting for all US and international locations working with direct recruiting teams and vendors.
• Designed and implemented internal processes and procedures resulting in improved sourcing, recruiting, and hiring.
• Identified and improved operational deficiencies in productivity that led to shortened hiring cycles.
• Performed and analyzed KPI’s and reported findings to upper management and internal clients.
• Led, trained, and coached employees and teams, including on- site and virtual employees.
• Coach and mentor on recruiting strategy with leadership.

Global Human Resources leader that aligns strategic Human Resources initiatives with business objectives to drive revenue growth. Integral member of the C-suite in Bio/High Tech startups, as Head of HR either building from the ground up or scaling HR capabilities to propel organizational expansion. Renowned for operational excellence, M&A, and organizational transformation building agile, future forward HR functions that empower companies to thrive in competitive, fast-evolving markets.

As a seasoned Human Resources leader with over 25 years of experience, I have a proven track record in driving organizational transformation and unlocking team potential to achieve significant top and bottom-line impact. My expertise encompasses talent acquisition, employee engagement, and strategic HR initiatives that align with corporate objectives.

In my most recent role as Lead, Global HR Business Partner Team at Cognex Corporation, I reorganized global commercial and customer success team to improve alignment with regional and functional priorities, directly contributing to three product launches and a 33% increase in efficiency. By streamlining workforce optimization strategies, I enhanced revenue potential by increasing quota-carrying roles from 60% to 80%.
Previously, at Thermo Fisher Scientific, I led HR initiatives for the $1 billion Life Sciences and Mass Spectrometry Group, achieving a 20% organic growth rate while reducing turnover by 200 basis points. I spearheaded diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives, creating a roadmap that increased representation of women and people of color and improved employee engagement. My ability to integrate HR strategies into business operations was further demonstrated during post-merger integrations, where I aligned talent management with organizational structures to achieve over $6 million in synergy savings.

My passion lies in facilitating organizational change that not only optimizes human capital but also drives measurable business outcomes. I am adept at leveraging data-driven insights to inform decision-making and have successfully managed cross-functional teams through periods of significant change.

I am committed to creating inclusive workplace environments where employees are empowered to perform at their best, ultimately leading to sustained organizational success.

Organizational effectiveness expert with extensive experience leading global COEs to execute organizational design, M&A integration, change management, team effectiveness, culture shifts, leadership development, and strategic workforce planning. Recognized for ability to instill client-centric and relationship-centric values across team members engaged in cross-functional engagements that span complex global businesses. Proven partner and trusted advisor to C-Suite, business, function, and HR leaders. Recent employers compete in the following industries: — Agribusiness — Bioindustrial — Biotechnology — Commodity Trading — CPG — Food –Logistics — Petcare — Risk Management — Science.

Global Director level HRBP with management consulting firm experience and PwC, Forrester and BCG. Looking for a role supporting technology software company. Experience supporting C suite and exec teams globally in product and engineering or other corporate groups.

I’m a versatile HR executive who thrives at the intersection of people, performance, and business strategy. With over two decades of experience leading global teams and partnering with senior leadership, I translate complex challenges into clear, actionable solutions that drive engagement, retention, and results.
My approach is grounded in curiosity, precision, and a deep understanding of how human capital fuels organizational success. I’ve led enterprise-wide initiatives across talent strategy, organizational design, and leadership development — always with a focus on clarity, steadiness, and execution.

Whether consolidating global operations, designing future-leader programs, or navigating workforce shifts, I bring a steady hand and a strategic lens. I’m energized by values-driven organizations, collaborative leadership, and the opportunity to shape cultures where people and performance thrive.
Currently exploring new opportunities in the Boston area where I can partner closely with senior leaders to build scalable, high-impact people strategies.

EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP STRENGTHS
• Senior leadership coaching
• Organizational design and restructuring
• Global business acumen
• Talent management and performance
• Change management strategies
• Succession planning and workforce development
• Talent acquisition strategies
• Employee engagement and relations
• Data-driven decision making

Certainly! Here is a concise executive summary that highlights your key strengths as a global HR leader:
Global HR leader recognized for driving cultural transformation, empowering employees, and fostering inclusive, high-performance organizations. Doreen meets employees where they are in their development, leveraging empathy and innovative talent strategies to create impact at every level. Known as a culture catalyst, she delivers measurable results across industries by aligning people initiatives with business goals, partnering with leaders from startups to Fortune 500s. Her strength lies in elevating engagement, operational excellence, and organizational growth through thoughtful leadership and strategic HR expertise.

I am an HR leader with broad experience across the life sciences industry, partnering with R&D and Commercial teams from early research through development and commercialization. My career spans biotech, pharma, CRO, and medical device, with global experience across the U.S., Europe, and Asia.

As a strategic operator and trusted advisor, I bring pragmatic, high-impact solutions and build strong relationships with senior leaders to drive change. I excel in agile environments where I collaborate closely with leaders, adapt quickly, and deliver results.

Key Strengths:
• Strategic business partner and thought leader to R&D and Commercial executives
• Custodian of talent and culture, fostering engagement and retention through change
• Skilled in organizational design, transformation, and workforce planning
• Developer of people and builder of high-performing HR teams
• Global perspective with experience across the U.S., Europe, and Asia

My focus is on engaging colleagues, retaining top talent, and developing strong leaders. I thrive on helping organizations grow, transform, and achieve their mission.

Results-driven HR executive with a proven track record of leadership across diverse industries and organizations, from startups to large multinational corporations. Expertise in HR transformation, talent management, and scaling organizations to drive growth and efficiency. Demonstrated success in leading CEO transitions, workforce planning, and cultural transformation initiatives. Skilled in developing and implementing strategic programs for professional development, benefits, executive compensation, and communications. Extensive experience managing global teams and navigating M&A activity. Adept at optimizing organizational structures, fostering high-performance cultures, and delivering measurable results.

Bill is an HR leader with a deep background in working with business leaders to develop fit for purpose Talent solutions (most recently Head of HR at Argo Group in NY). He is motivated by developing high performing teams that impact business results. He is known for guiding businesses through all forms of organizational change including post-merger integrations, reorganizations and divestitures. Bill brings a calm leadership style with a focus on execution to his next role. His focus is on finding an HR leadership role in southern New England with a company with a compelling mission.

⭐️ Implementing successful data-driven people strategies, through times of change, transformation, and growth ⭐️

HR leader with 15+ years of success in talent management and organizational development. Known for forging strong partnerships with executives and teams to design and execute human capital strategies that deliver measurable impact. With a foundation in fast-paced consulting and deep experience guiding growth-stage SaaS companies, I bring a strategic, solutions-oriented approach to building innovative people strategies that fuel organizational performance and long-term success.

Strongest in builder and change roles – bringing strategic goals to fruition quickly – and have also had clients in 40+ global Fortune 500 and FTSE 100 companies. Worked in diverse industries: technology, healthcare, energy, pharma / life sciences, consumer products, and financial services.

Seasoned Organizational Development and Learning leader known for helping people become exceptional managers and confident leaders. I bring deep expertise in talent management, leadership development, succession planning, and change enablement, paired with a consultative, relationship-centered approach.
I’m looking for a Director, Sr. Director, Head of L&D opportunity in the greater Boston area where I can make a meaningful difference in a people-first organization, designing learning experiences and development strategies that drive performance, strengthen culture, and support long-term growth. I am open to on-site, hybrid, and remote experiences.

Transformational HR leader with extensive experience in Shared Services, HR Operations, and HR Technology. Proven record of driving operational excellence, implementing innovative technical HR solutions, leading cross-functional teams to solve complex problems and enhancing the employee experience at scale in a fast-paced, constantly evolving environment. A collaborative, transparent and hands-on leader who connects the dots, remains calm under pressure and drives measurable business outcomes while inspiring and empowering high-performing teams.

Innovative Human Resources (HR) executive in Talent Management and Learning & Development. Expert at building high-performing teams and steering large-scale behavioral change. Evolving global business through strategic HR organizational intervention programs.

Leading a high-impact Talent Acquisition teams in a technology-focused, global organization, leveraging my extensive experience in recruitment, talent strategy development, and HR technology integration to drive organizational growth and excellence. Adept at implementing innovative talent acquisition strategies, enhancing recruitment processes, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement. Committed to building strong partnerships with senior executives and stakeholders to align talent initiatives with business objectives and ensure a seamless, efficient hiring experience.

Strategic Human Resources leader specializing in the design, management, communication, and administration of cost effective and competitive employee compensation and benefit programs. Proven track record in improving employee engagement, retention, and total rewards strategy in high-growth and global environments. Recognized for strong cross-functional leadership, project execution, and data-driven decision-making.

I am a data-driven global Operations leader with proven experience building organizations at the inflection point of growth. I’m known for creating scalable infrastructure and operational strategies that enable emerging companies to reach their next stage of success.

As a global, culture-first executive, I take a data-informed approach to people and operations, delivering quantifiable results while partnering closely with CEOs, boards, and investors to translate business vision into execution across highly competitive verticals.

I bring deep expertise in scale, transformation, and change leadership, building systems, culture, and infrastructure that drive performance through the employee experience (EX), technology, and AI/data.

Most recently, I served as Chief People Officer at iCAD (NASDAQ: ICAD), a global AI SaaS company helping women fight breast cancer through AI-driven diagnostic solutions. I led the organization through the complexities of scaling a highly regulated, global organizations, balancing people operations, compliance, and cross-functional alignment.

Over the past two years, I helped lead a two-phase divestiture, first of the AI Product division and then the AI Detection division, culminating in a successful transition and cutover. This marks my fourth successful exit, spanning both PE-backed and public companies, and one I’m particularly proud of. iCAD required transformation across digital, strategic, and cultural dimensions—and we delivered.

Aaron Vieira is a seasoned talent executive, executive coach, and organizational effectiveness consultant with 20 years of experience driving transformational change in complex organizations. He has led the design and implementation of enterprise-wide talent strategies that link leadership development, performance management, and succession planning to business goals. Known for his strategic insight and ability to influence at all levels—from the boardroom to the front line—Aaron helps organizations build leadership capacity, reshape culture, and accelerate results.

Aaron is particularly skilled at creating competency frameworks and talent systems that serve as the backbone for integrated practices like performance reviews, high-potential leader identification, and executive development. As a coach, he works with senior leaders and rising stars to enhance their agility and impact. As a team coach and facilitator, he helps executive teams become more aligned, collaborative, and effective. His consulting expertise spans talent strategy, leadership development, and organizational culture change.

Aaron holds a bachelor’s degree with honors from Wesleyan University and a master’s in organizational psychology from Columbia University’s Teachers College. Aaron is a Professional Certified Coach (PCC) accredited by the International Coach Federation (ICF) and a Society for Human Resource Management Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP). In addition, he is certified in several best-in-class assessments for developing leaders, including the Hogan Assessment Suite (HPI, HDS, and MVPI) and the Leadership Versatility Index (360-degree feedback tool).

Accomplished and dedicated human resources leader, trusted advisor, and business partner with extensive experience in HR operations and process improvement; a true HR Generalist with demonstrated success aligning human resources initiatives with business goals to strategically build and lead the HR function. Industries include biotech, biomanufacturing, pharma, medical device, manufacturing, high tech, eCommerce, government, retail, and professional services.
•Operates efficiently in lean organizations, recruiting, retaining, and partnering with a highly talented workforce.
•Demonstrated experience driving HR initiatives to support business strategy.
•Positive team player with a high level of energy, enthusiasm, and professionalism.
•Lead organizational development and change initiatives, advising management on important workforce issues.
•Articulate and poised communicator, creative thinker, and problem solver.
•Relationship-builder, and driver of talent management initiatives, especially in times of transition and rapid growth.
•Big picture thinker; highly skilled in building HR infrastructures.
•Flexible, adaptable, and composed in fast-paced, high-pressure environments with rapidly changing priorities and multiple leadership styles.
•Trusted to work independently and diplomatically to effectively

Strategic and trusted Human Resources Leader with over 20 years of experience leading HR functions and global teams. Recognized for building high-performing, employee-centric organizations and aligning HR and business strategies to drive results. Expertise in talent management, culture transformation, and organizational development to support sustainable growth and enhance employee engagement. Proven advisor to C-suite leaders, with a track record of designing and executing HR systems that navigate key organizational inflection points—rapid growth, scaling, downsizing, acquisitions, mergers, and leadership transitions. Known for forging strong partnerships across all levels and adapting to diverse leadership styles. Broad industry experience with ability to operate both strategically and hands-on.

I’m a visionary HR and Talent Management executive who transforms organizations through bold, future-focused people strategies that elevate performance, agility, and engagement.

As a member of executive leadership teams and a trusted advisor to CEOs, I connect business and talent strategies to build cultures where people and performance thrive.

Across purpose-driven organizations from high-growth firms to 50,000-person enterprises, I’ve led organizational design and transformation strategy—modernizing systems, reimagining workforce planning, leveraging technology and AI, advancing talent acquisition, and cultivating leaders at all levels.

Known for turning vision into action, I build workplaces that attract exceptional talent, inspire innovation and accountability, and deliver sustainable results.

Strategic global human resources leader with progressive people leadership experience across industries, cultures, and geographies. Established expertise integrating strategic organizational design, talent management, global human resources, performance management, merger & acquisitions, coaching and counseling leaders, and building HR programs to align with business strategy, enhance efficiency, and drive results. Recognized for boosting employee engagement and strengthening organization wide initiatives.
 Passion and talent for helping businesses prepare for tomorrow’s organizational, HR, and human capital challenges in diverse, high-growth, and rapidly changing global environments.
 Consistent track record of helping companies align, scale, and evolve their global HR operations and delivery teams to meet aggressive business outcomes while achieving high engagement.
 Proven success executing proactive HR strategies, programs, and solutions that support business and employee needs, in addition to streamlining processes, consolidating systems, and ensuring consistent best practices.