Andrew Foote

About Andrew Foote

As a strategic leader, I am dedicated to driving organizational success through the development and optimization of people. My expertise lies in creating and executing strategies that attract, nurture, and retain top talent. With over 17 years of proven results in Human Resources and business leadership, I leverage my operational and leadership strengths to address specific and measurable needs in complex organizations through employee training career development, and engagement.Key Competencies:Building and Leading Teams, Influencing Business Leaders, Collaborating Across the Enterprise, Driving for Business Outcomes, Leading Innovation and Change, Planning and Acting Strategically, Building Employee Engagement, Communicating Effectively at All LevelsAreas of Expertise:Performance Management, Employee Engagement, Change Management, Coaching & Mentoring, Talent Assessment, Succession Planning, Leadership Development, Organizational Development, & Development, Policy & Procedure, Needs Analysis Budget, Learning Management Systems, Program & Project Management, Metrics

Experience

1. Global Director of Talent Management

   Avison Young

   Feb 2025 — Present · Los Angeles, CA, US

   As the Global Director of Talent Management at Avison Young, I am responsible for shaping and driving strategies across all aspects of Talent Management, with a focus on Talent Development. I am leading the development of a global learning and development strategy that aligns with our company’s goals and values, ensuring our workforce remains future-ready.I’m working on creating leadership programs to cultivate future leaders, building a strong talent pipeline through mentorship and career development initiatives, and designing scalable, culturally relevant training for employees at all levels. By leveraging data and analytics, I aim to measure the impact of these programs and address skills gaps proactively.Collaboration is key in my role, and I work closely with HR teams and senior leadership to align talent strategies with business objectives. I’m also focused on driving employee engagement by promoting continuous learning and professional growth, while ensuring that our diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts are embedded into all talent initiatives.Over the course of my first year, my primary emphasis is on Talent Development, laying the groundwork for a dynamic and globally competitive workforce.

Education

• Loyola Marymount University, College of Business Administration

  Bachelor of Business Administration - BBA, Business Administration and Management, General

Skills

• Commercial Real Estate
• Research
• Market Research
• Tenant
• Corporate Real Estate
• Marketing Communications
• Real Estate Development
• Contract Negotiation
• Investment Properties
• Marketing
• Leases
• Real Estate
• Lease Administration
• Property Management
• Employee Training
• Business Development
• Instructional Design
• Leadership
• Budgets
• Marketing Strategy