Elizabeth Genel

About Elizabeth Genel

I\'m a strategic HR executive, former founder, and attorney with 20+ years of experience driving business transformation through people. I specialize in aligning talent and organizational strategy with business goals, building inclusive, values-driven cultures where performance accelerates and people thrive.My background spans startups, scale-ups, PE-backed turnarounds, and global luxury brands. I’ve served as a trusted advisor to founders, CEOs, and boards, leading people strategy through growth, change, and complexity. From designing org structures and implementing HR tech to leading DEIB initiatives and navigating workforce transitions, I bring operational clarity, legal fluency, and strategic foresight.Currently, I serve as Head of People, Talent and Organizational Wellbeing at Remedy Place, a high-growth wellness brand, where I lead people strategy and operations. In parallel, through Mottcort, I’ve supported mission-driven companies including Rowan, Union Real Time, and Super7 as a fractional Chief People Officer.Known for my ability to coach leaders, build scalable systems, and design risk-aware people strategies that minimize exposure while maximizing organizational health. I help companies scale with intention and resilience.Let’s connect if you\'re growing, evolving, or seeking a modern people leader to help turn talent into a competitive advantage.Strategic Leadership + Advisory Strategic Advising Change Leadership Risk Assessment + Mitigation High Growth Environments Workforce PlanningOrganizational + Operational Excellence Organizational Design People Operations Scalable Systems HR Infrastructure Talent StrategyCulture + Employee Experience Culture Transformation Employee Experience Diversity, Equity, Inclusion + Belonging (DEIB)Leadership, Learning + Development Executive Coaching Leadership Development Learning + Development Instructional Design

Experience

1. Head of People, Talent Organizational Wellbeing

   Remedy Place

   Jan 2025 — Present

   Currently leading the People function at the world\'s first social wellness club, shaping the employee experience, culture, and organizational strategy. Partnering closely with the Founder and Executive Team to operationalize purpose, implement performance frameworks, and build a scalable structure for high-growth hospitality and wellness. Successfully led organizational redesign, streamlined people operations, and ensured employee relations managed with discretion and care, demonstrating trust, compassion, and compliance at every level.

Education

• New York University

  Bachelor of Arts

• University of San Diego School of Law

  Juris Doctor