Acklin J. Tellis, MBA, CHRL

Senior Vice President People & Culture at BGIS

Markham, Ontario, Canada

About

Human Resources Professional offering over 20 years of generalist experience leading organizational development and human resources initiatives linking human capital to strategic business results. Effective communication style with solid organizational, analytical, and influencing skills. Led high profile national projects and achieved excellent results. Detailed knowledge of HRMS gained through ERP implementation, migration, and upgrades. People-oriented problem solver with a strong ability to multi-task. Demonstrated leadership abilities, with the capacity to develop strong relationships across an organization, teach and influence team members, and collaborate cross-functionally.

Experience

  • BGIS (14 yrs 4 mos)
    • Senior Vice President
      Jan 2026 - Present · 6 mos

    • Vice President, People & Culture
      May 2018 - Present · 8 yrs 2 mos

    • Associate Vice President Human Resources
      Jun 2017 - Present · 9 yrs 1 mo

  • Manager, Human Resources at BLJC
    Dec 2008 - Feb 2012 · 3 yrs 3 mos

  • Manager, Human Resources at Ainsworth Inc.
    Dec 1999 - Dec 2008 · 9 yrs 1 mo

    Creative and innovative thinker with effective human resources management and goal setting abilities combined with superior leadership, team building, communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills. Self-motivated with the ability to excel in a fast-paced environment; communicate effectively at all levels; manage competing priorities; and adapt readily to new challenges.

  • Assistant in Corporate Finance at CitiBank
    1995 - 1997 · 2 yrs

  • Intership at ABN AMRO Bank N.V.
    1995 - 1996 · 1 yr