Kate Russell, CHRL

About

I empower the people who empower every person and organization on the planet to achieve more. Seasoned Executive HR Business Partner, coach, culture builder, and authentic people leader who thrives in a matrixed and global context. Adaptable and agile HR leader, results oriented change manager and operator, passionate driver of engagement through inclusion, and builder of capability. Experienced, innovative, curious leader, and respectful disruptor, obsessed with building high performing teams, learning and growth, and creating opportunities for everyone.

Experience

• Microsoft (8 yrs 3 mos)
  • Director, Global HR4HR
    Jun 2022 - Present · 4 yrs 1 mo

  • HR Lead, Global HR4HR
    Aug 2020 - Jun 2022 · 1 yr 11 mos

  • HR Lead, One Commercial Partner, M&O and SMC, and Diversity & Inclusion
    Jan 2020 - Aug 2020 · 8 mos

• TD (4 yrs 6 mos)
  • AVP, Human Resources, Branch Strategy & Solutions
    Feb 2017 - Apr 2018 · 1 yr 3 mos

  • Senior Manager, Human Resources, Technology
    Nov 2013 - Feb 2017 · 3 yrs 4 mos

• BlackBerry (6 yrs 9 mos)
  • Manager, Employee Relations (Americas)
    Apr 2012 - Nov 2013 · 1 yr 8 mos

  • Team Lead, HR Business Partner Operations (Americas)
    Jul 2011 - Apr 2012 · 10 mos

  • Human Resources Program Advisor (M&A)
    Jun 2010 - Jul 2011 · 1 yr 2 mos

• Human Resources Manager at easyhome
  Nov 2005 - Mar 2007 · 1 yr 5 mos

• Human Resources Associate at Danby Products Limited
  Aug 2004 - Nov 2005 · 1 yr 4 mos