Davida Lindsay-Bell

Serving as Chief People Officer for a PE-backed national omnichannel brand during a period of enterprise transformation and operating discipline refinement. Partner with the CEO, board, and investors to align governance, workforce strategy, AI enablement, and organizational design with long-term value creation. Governance & Board Engagement Lead annual Board Talent Review and executive succession planning. Partner with PE stakeholders on compensation philosophy, leadership pipeline readiness, and workforce risk mitigation. Integrated governance-aligned scorecards and operating cadence to strengthen accountability and performance transparency. Enterprise Transformation & Operating Model Led company-wide purpose and values reset; operationalized through performance calibration, leadership expectations, and decision-making frameworks (RAPID). Restructured organizational design and workforce planning to support omnichannel growth, customer ownership, and capital efficiency. AI & Workforce Governance Co-founded and co-led Enterprise AI Steering Committee (People + Technology). Designed AI governance framework including RACI, guardrails, and escalation pathways to ensure responsible adoption. Launched cross-functional AI Champions Network and integrated AI enablement into performance systems and leadership capability development. Performance & ESG Alignment Redesigned performance framework to strengthen execution discipline and succession readiness. Lead Hanna Gives enterprise social impact strategy, aligning ESG commitments with brand equity, workforce engagement, and long-term stakeholder value.

Advising the CEO & leadership team of this HR tech platform that enables organizations to automate and personalize employee communications at scale. Providing strategic guidance on go-to-market positioning, enterprise adoption, and alignment of product capabilities with the evolving needs of HR, People, and business leaders.

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Chief People Officer for one of the largest modern art museums in the United States, navigating pandemic disruption, revenue volatility, labor complexity, and institutional transformation. Partnered closely with executive leadership and board committees to strengthen governance alignment, executive accountability, and long-term institutional resilience during a period of heightened public scrutiny. Governance, Board Engagement & Executive Accountability Partnered with board leadership to develop the Executive Director performance scorecard, aligning strategic priorities, cultural transformation, and financial sustainability objectives. Led enterprise pay equity analysis and compensation review to strengthen transparency and governance maturity. Advised on succession planning, leadership performance discipline, and executive effectiveness frameworks. Crisis Governance & Enterprise Risk Led workforce stabilization strategy during prolonged closure and revenue contraction. Partnered with board and executive leadership on restructuring decisions, labor engagement, and policy reform amid complex stakeholder and reputational dynamics. Organizational & Cultural Transformation Reset performance management systems and operationalized institutional values into leadership expectations, accountability structures, and operating processes. Rebuilt and modernized the People function to enhance agility, succession readiness, and cross-functional alignment. Labor, Stakeholder & Institutional Trust Navigated complex labor and community dynamics during national equity inflection. Strengthened internal communications, leadership capability, and trust across staff, donors, and governance stakeholders.

Senior People executive for a high-growth, venture-backed national consumer brand during Series B through pre–Series C expansion. Partnered with CEO, executive team, and board stakeholders to align workforce strategy, organizational infrastructure, and leadership capability with rapid scaling and capital objectives. Venture Governance & Fundraising Readiness Supported executive leadership in board preparation and investor alignment during Series B growth and Series C fundraising readiness. Strengthened governance maturity through scalable compensation structures, workforce planning models, and operating discipline aligned to investor expectations and capital-efficient growth. National Expansion & Operating Scale Built and scaled People infrastructure to support multi-site national expansion, operational complexity, and accelerated hiring across fulfillment, operations, and corporate functions. Aligned organizational design and capacity planning to support growth milestones and financial discipline. Cultural & Leadership Systems Implementation Operationalized cultural values into leadership expectations, performance systems, and cross-functional accountability frameworks. Designed leadership development and programmatic infrastructure to strengthen execution discipline, retention, and scalability during rapid growth. Systems & Program Development Implemented foundational People systems, performance management processes, and compensation frameworks to transition the organization from early-stage informality to structured, growth-ready maturity.

HR leader within one of the largest integrated healthcare systems in the United States, operating in a highly regulated, labor-intensive environment supporting 8,000+ employees and physicians. Partnered with senior leadership to align workforce strategy, operational execution, and cultural transformation with enterprise priorities. New Market Expansion & Site Launch Leadership Served as executive HR lead for the launch of the Dublin medical facility, chairing cross-functional workforce planning, organizational design, and talent mobilization efforts to ensure operational readiness. Partnered with clinical, operational, and administrative leaders to build scalable structures aligned with patient care delivery and regulatory standards. Lean Transformation & Continuous Improvement Led site-level lean transformation initiatives, embedding continuous improvement methodologies and cultural accountability systems into leadership practice and daily operations. Strengthened execution discipline, workflow optimization, and cross-functional collaboration within a high-accountability healthcare setting. Regulatory & Operational Complexity Supported leaders within a unionized, compliance-driven environment, balancing labor relations, regulatory adherence, and performance management frameworks to sustain operational stability and service continuity. Leadership & Systems Infrastructure Implemented performance management, leadership capability development, and structural alignment initiatives to support large, matrixed teams during expansion and operational inflection.

HR leader within a publicly traded, national CPG organization operating across large-scale manufacturing, distribution, and field sales networks. Partnered with commercial and operations leadership to align workforce strategy, lean operating systems, and organizational design with revenue growth, margin discipline, and enterprise performance objectives. Lean Six Sigma & Operational Excellence Supported Lean Six Sigma and continuous improvement initiatives across manufacturing and distribution sites, reinforcing metrics-driven decision-making, process optimization, and leadership accountability within high-volume production environments. Labor Relations & Contract Negotiation Negotiated labor contracts and partnered with plant leadership on workforce strategy within unionized environments. Balanced productivity, compliance, and employee relations considerations to maintain operational stability and mitigate labor risk. M&A Diligence & Site Integration Served on M&A diligence teams, assessing organizational structure, workforce liabilities, compensation frameworks, and cultural alignment risks. Contributed to post-acquisition integration planning, aligning leadership expectations, systems infrastructure, and site-level operations across legacy entities. Manufacturing, Distribution & Performance Discipline Aligned workforce planning and performance management systems within manufacturing and distribution networks to support scalability, accountability, and margin-focused execution in a matrixed enterprise.

As the Head of HR, led the HR strategy and roadmap for a global, multichannel retail and e-commerce business, ensuring workforce scalability, operational efficiency, and talent pipeline development. Oversaw recruiting, payroll, HR program administration, compliance, and workforce planning, aligning people strategy with business growth and market expansion. Developed and executed strategic workforce planning initiatives, identifying talent gaps and building external alliances to strengthen candidate pipelines and long-term workforce sustainability. Advised leadership on organizational structure, employee relations, and compliance frameworks, ensuring alignment with business objectives and evolving workforce needs.

Held HR management responsibilities of an upscale retail grocery and food manufacturer, including oversight of HR, Recruiting, Training Management, Personnel Development, Benefits Administration, Risk Management, disciplinary actions, terminations, and records management. Reported directly to the CFO, maintaining accountability of compliance and adherence to all federal and state hiring practices and EEO regulations.