Holly Gagne
Director, People & Brand Strategy | SHRM-SCP | Senior People Leader | Culture, Employer Brand & Growth Strategy | MedTech Startup
- Role
- Director, People & Brand Strategy at Portal Instruments
- Location
- Cambridge, MA, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Holly Gagne
I’m a SHRM-SCP–certified People leader with 15 years of experience supporting high-growth startup environments, partnering closely with executive teams to align people strategy, culture, and brand with business objectives.I bring a strong operational and strategic mindset, with experience spanning organizational design, talent strategy, compensation and benefits, performance management, compliance, and employee experience — alongside ownership of company branding, marketing, and communications.I’m passionate about building scalable systems, fostering high-performing and values-driven cultures, and helping organizations grow with intention. I thrive at the intersection of people, strategy, and brand, and I enjoy working with leadership teams navigating periods of growth and change.
Experience
Director, People & Brand Strategy
Jan 2026 — Present · Cambridge, MA, US
Own people and brand strategy for a growing medical device company, integrating HR leadership, culture, and employer brand with external marketing and communications. Partner with executive leadership on organizational design, talent strategy, compensation philosophy, and culture to enable scalable growth, operational excellence, and long-term business success.
Education
Newbury College
Associate's degree, Graphic & Interior Design
University of New Hampshire
Bachelor's degree, Communications
Middlesex Community College
SHRM
Emerson College
Masters Marketing Survey Coursework
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