Dan Cooper

Business Transformation | HR Leader | Operations and Strategy

Role
Strategic HR Advisor for Enabling Functions at Acuity
Location
Atlanta, GA, US
LinkedIn followers
500 followers
Human ResourcesView LinkedIn profile

About Dan Cooper

I am an experienced HR and business strategy leader with a passion for helping…

Experience

  1. Strategic HR Advisor for Enabling Functions

    Acuity

    Jan 2025 — Present · Atlanta, GA, US

    As the Strategic HR Advisor for Enabling Functions (Finance, Legal, Corporate Development, Communications, and HR) at Acuity Brands, I partner with senior leadership to drive workforce strategy, organizational transformation, and operational excellence. My role focuses on aligning HR initiatives with business priorities to enhance talent development, workforce planning, and change management across corporate enabling functions.Key Focus Areas:Talent & Workforce Strategy: Advising leaders on talent planning, succession management, and leadership development to build a strong, future-ready workforce.Organizational Transformation: Supporting business leaders in organizational design, change management, and operational efficiencies to optimize structure and scalability.Data-Driven HR Decision-Making: Leveraging insights and analytics to inform talent strategies, performance management, and employee engagement initiatives.Executive Partnering: Acting as a trusted advisor to senior leaders, ensuring HR solutions align with financial, operational, and strategic objectives.By integrating talent strategies with business goals, I help shape a high-performing, engaged workforce that drives innovation and growth at Acuity Brands.

Education

  • Lassiter High School

    College/University Preparatory

    1996 — 2000

  • Emory University - Goizueta Business School

    MBA, Finance, Strategy, Consulting

    2007 — 2009

  • University of Georgia - Terry College of Business

    BBA, Risk Management and Insurance

    2000 — 2004

Skills

  • Strategy
  • Business Intelligence
  • Strategic Planning
  • Change Management
  • Business Analysis
  • Program Management
  • Financial Analysis
  • Process Improvement
  • Organizational Development
  • Business Transformation
  • Business Requirements
  • Certified Project Manager
  • Management
  • Banking
  • Risk Management
  • Mergers & Acquisitions
  • Management Consulting
  • Consulting
  • Telecommunications
  • Business Management
  • Project Management
  • Business Process Improvement
  • Business Process
  • Insurance
  • Organizational Design
  • Business Strategy
  • Government
  • Leadership

Find verified contacts for anyone on LinkedIn

Unifers gives sales teams verified emails and direct dials, enriched profiles, and outreach that lands in the inbox.

Free plan included · No credit card required

This profile is compiled from publicly available professional sources. Unifers is not affiliated with or endorsed by LinkedIn. Request removal of this profile.

Dan Cooper — Strategic HR Advisor for Enabling Functions at Acuity in Atlanta, GA, US | Unifers