Chris Barksdale

About Chris Barksdale

I am an experienced and trusted human resources professional, having worked and lived in the United States, Japan, Singapore, and Europe. I have global experience working teams, brands, partners and leaders in every major region globally.My mission is to support organization health by partnering with business leaders to drive growth through implementation of business strategies and designing innovative HR solutions that align with business objectives. Throughout my career, I have been recognized for utilizing transformative leadership and strategic planning to help internal and external partners achieve their goals. I have been responsible for global HR teams supporting organizations that span Sports, Technology, Media, Retail & Consumer goods, Manufacturing, Corporate Functions and Supply Chain. I have extensive experience in executive HR business partnering and running large, matrixed teams in global organizations. I have a proven track record in leading HR strategies and organizational development in corporate, media, technology, and growth businesses. I have expertise in implementing business strategies, driving integration and efficiency initiatives, enhancing global people management systems, and implementing effective HR strategies to achieve success measures.My key proficiencies include:• Organization Design• Strategy and Strategic Thinking• Workforce Effectiveness• Global Human Resources Management• Talent Acquisition• Total Rewards and Recognition• People Management Systems (CRM, HRIS, CMS, etc.)• Process Design• Program Impact Analysis• Data Analytics, Dashboarding and Intelligence• Employer Branding • Management and Team Development• Business Partnering • Interpersonal Skills and Building Relationships• Change Management and Culture• Critical Thinking• Talent Management and Succession Planning• Compensation and BenefitsSome of the brands I am proud to have served during my career include:• Warner Brothers• HGTV• TNT Sports• Food Network and Food Network Asia• Discovery• Toyota• DENSO• HBO and Max• Harry Potter• CNN

Experience

1. Head of People and Culture, Us

   Regal

   Feb 2025 — Present · Knoxville, TN, US

   Leads Human Resources strategy and operations across the U.S, with full responsibility for HR Business Partner support for all field-based theater locations and corporate functions. Provides global HR leadership to key departments including Digital & Technology, Film, Marketing, Commerce, and Finance.Oversees the full talent lifecycle, organizational effectiveness, and workforce planning to ensure alignment with business goals. Partners with executive leadership to drive cultural transformation, enhance leadership capabilities, and deliver scalable HR solutions across both operational and creative environments. Manages initiatives focused on employee engagement, performance management, succession planning, and DEI across a diverse, multi-location workforce in the U.S. and global support functions.

Education

• University of Colorado Colorado Springs

  Master of Business Administration - MBA, International Business

• Haslam College of Business at the University of Tennessee

  Bachelor of Science - BS, Business Administration and Management, General

Skills

• Microsoft Word
• Team Leadership
• Human Resources
• Time Management
• Recruiting
• Word
• Program Management
• Problem Solving
• Business Process Improvement
• Deferred Compensation
• Manufacturing
• Powerpoint
• Microsoft Excel
• Change Management
• Interviews
• Project Planning
• Strategic Planning
• Employee Relations
• Business Strategy
• Interviewing
• Social Media
• Team Building
• Management
• Excel
• Strategy
• Succession Planning
• Outlook
• Business Analysis
• Team Management
• Personnel Management
• Leadership
• Promotions
• Microsoft Office
• Process Improvement