Sergei Polianski

Agile, Strategy & Portfolio Governance VP

Tannay, Vaud, Switzerland

About

Enterprise People & Transformation Leader with 20+ yeas of experience in global Fortune-scale organization. Proven track record in CHRO office governance, HR strategy, AI enablement, global talent systems and large-scale agile transformation. Combination of HR, IT and GBS backgrounds enabling end-to-end organizational change and future-ready operating models.

Experience

  • JTI (Japan Tobacco International) (27 yrs 11 mos)
    • AGILE, STRATEGY AND PORTFOLIO GOVERNANCE VP, PEOPLE & CULTURE
      Oct 2023 - Present · 2 yrs 9 mos

      • Defined and governed global HR strategy aligned with enterprise business agenda and external HR trends • Established HR portfolio governance model ensuring value delivery and strategic prioritization • Governed CHRO office, shaping leadership agendas, alignment of HR function communication • Led AI enablement: AI manifesto, AI roadmap, implications to operating model and digital HR agenda. • Championed enterprise agility and led global network of agile coaches • Functional HR Leader for Global Business Services (Functional Champion)

    • AGILE OPERATIONS & HQ ORGANIZATION VP
      Feb 2019 - Dec 2023 · 4 yrs 11 mos

      • Enterprise agile transformation leader and head of HR agile pool (50 people) • HR Lead for Global Headquarters • Delivered strategic HR initiatives supporting business transformation and new operating models • Embedded agile principles into HR ways of working and leadership practices

    • Global Talent Management Director
      Sep 2016 - Feb 2019 · 2 yrs 6 mos

      • Designed and deployed global talent strategy in line with business priorities • Established enterprise-wide standards for talent identification, succession and career progression • Built leadership development framework: competency model, executive education, customized leadership programs, global mentoring and coaching • Created HR Academy as a vehicle of global HR Capability building • Business Owner of global Talent platform based on Success Factors

  • Executive Search Recruiter - IT focus at Russian Connection
    Oct 1997 - Oct 1998 · 1 yr 1 mo