Denise Santoro

Corporate Strategy/Human Resources Executive

Role
Executive Director - Corporate Strategy at ETS
Location
Princeton, NJ, US
LinkedIn followers
500 followers
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About Denise Santoro

Proven transformational leader with over 15+years of experience in corporate strategy and human resources. Skilled in developing and operationalizing strategies and business ventures that have proven financial and market success. Expertise in creating a compelling vision, communicating a call to action, and building high performing teams. Enthusiastic about achieving organizational objectives on a domestic and global scale.

Experience

  1. Executive Director - Corporate Strategy

    ETS

    Aug 2004 — Present · Princeton, NJ, US

    Leads all strategic planning efforts for a global,$1B+ non-profit organization with a domestic staff base of over people. Responsible for strategic direction of the organization and is a key member in several key business committees/task forces.• Inaugural role responsible for the definition, alignment, and execution of corporate strategy with senior leadership of the global $1billion organization; Lead strategic planning and partnerships at each stage—Opportunity identification, relationship development and management, negotiation, contract agreements in partnership with legal, implementation and ongoing monitoring. • Partner with CEO and senior leaders on the development and refinement of corporate initiatives that align with business goals; Serve as adviser, consultant, and executive coach for executives in connection with strategic efforts. • Serve as the international point of contact for acquisitions/divestitures (at the request of leadership); Provide ongoing relationship management and monitoring as needed. • Negotiated multi-million dollar global partnerships and acquisitions for the organization; Partner with global leaders and industry partners to support business mergers and acquisitions. • Lead/Co-Lead strategic partnership efforts for: Artificial Intelligence/Licensing Business line, Corporate Development, General Counsel, Global Higher Education, Human Resources, Corporate Communications and Finance to track overall strategic performance metrics; Partner with senior leaders in each area to align execution with strategic intent. • Developed and drive the strategic roadmap efforts for the global organization; Partner with senior leaders on identifying and establishing measurable goals/objectives in alignment with overall corporate goals plus tracking and monitoring. • Lead corporate-wide strategic teams for new/emerging business lines; Partner with CEO and senior leadership to ensure alignment.

Education

  • Florida Atlantic University

    B.B.A, Business

  • Florida Atlantic University

    Bachelors, Business Administration and Management, General

  • University of Phoenix

    Master of Business Administration - MBA, Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General

  • University of Phoenix

    MBA-HRM, Human Resources Management and Services

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