Tom Huber

Sr. Director, Global Talent Strategy at AKQA

Greater Boston

About

Tom is a strategic talent leader with nearly 20 years of experience in the HR, Learning and Talent Development space. He is known for his intellectual curiosity, his commitment to learning and his vision for driving innovation at the intersection of business strategy & talent strategy. Equally adept in both strategy and execution, Tom is skilled in translating data into insights, crafting a compelling case for change, and leading delivery excellence. He has an unwavering commitment to delivering superior employee and client experiences to drive business impact.

Experience

  • Sr. Director, Global Talent Strategy at AKQA
    Feb 2021 - Present · 5 yrs 5 mos

    Staying within the WPP family of agencies to lead talent strategy globally for AKQA. Our purpose is to create a better future through the imaginative application of art and science. My purpose is to create a better future for all of our people around the globe - with the same level of innovation, service, quality & thought that we deliver to our clients.

  • Global Talent Strategy & Transformation at WPP
    Apr 2020 - Feb 2021 · 11 mos

  • Global Talent Strategy Lead at Accenture
    Jun 2015 - Apr 2020 · 4 yrs 11 mos

    Rejoined Accenture as global Talent Lead for nascent Accenture Digital business to attract, retain and develop the most sought-after digital talent on the planet. Partner with Business and HR Leadership to define and execute talent strategy for global Digital organization of 20K people. Shape and deliver innovative talent solutions to drive engagement and employee experience. Broad focus across entire talent value chain: recruiting, onboarding, learning & talent development, leadership development, inclusion & diversity and career architecture

  • Director Performance Improvement at athenahealth
    Mar 2014 - Jun 2014 · 4 mos

    Chartered to build new internal consulting practice to deliver strategic transformation initiatives under direction of CFO/CAO.

  • Fidelity Investments (Boston, MA)
    • Vice President, Fidelity Business Consulting
      Jan 2010 - Feb 2014 · 4 yrs 2 mos

      Leader within Fidelity's internal consulting practice, serving Fidelity Business Units and portfolio companies. Delivered business strategies, business transformation programs and performance improvement initiatives to drive organizational performance.

    • Director, Fidelity Business Consulting
      Jan 2008 - Jan 2010 · 2 yrs 1 mo

      Project Management and Program Management leader supporting Fidelity Business Units and portfolio companies. Representative work includes: strategic planning, functional transformation, process optimization, organizational design, service and operating model design.

    • Management Consultant, Fidelity Business Consulting
      Aug 2006 - Jan 2008 · 1 yr 6 mos

      Internal consultant supporting Fidelity Business Units and portfolio companies. Representative work includes: competitive and market analysis, market sizing, organizational assessments, business case development, new business development.