John Theriault

About John Theriault

With over 15 years of experience in human resources and several years of mergers and acquisition experience, I am a passionate and strategic leader who drives organizational excellence and employee engagement. As the VP, Head of Americas People Planning & Partnership at Nasdaq, I oversee the talent acquisition and people partner functions for all employees across the US, Canada, & LATAM. My mission is to foster an inclusive and high-performance culture that aligns with Nasdaq\'s vision and values. I leverage my expertise in talent management, employee relations, and M&A to enable business growth, innovation, and collaboration.In my current role, I partner with senior executives and business leaders to design and implement effective HR solutions that support the strategic objectives and priorities of Nasdaq. I lead a large team of HR professionals who provide guidance and coaching on various HR topics, such as performance management, compensation, benefits, career development, and employee relations. I also manage the talent acquisition strategy and process, ensuring that we attract, hire, and retain top talent that reflects Nasdaq\'s diverse and global workforce. I have successfully delivered multiple HR initiatives and projects that have enhanced employee engagement, retention, and satisfaction.

Experience

1. VP, Head of Americas People Planning & Partnership

   Nasdaq

   Mar 2022 — Present · NY, US

   Head of the Americas People Partners and Talent Acquisition providing strategic partnership for all Nasdaq employees across the US, Canada, & LATAM.

Education

• Rutgers University

  Masters, Labor and Employment Relations

  2003 — 2004

• Cornell University

  Executive Masters, Human Resources Management

  2021 — 2022

• Fordham University

  BA, Philosophy

  1999 — 2003

Skills

• Strategy
• Succession Planning
• Employee Relations
• Deferred Compensation
• Talent Acquisition
• Human Resources
• Hris
• Talent Management
• Employee Engagement
• Leadership
• Recruiting
• Labor Relations
• Management
• Applicant Tracking Systems
• Onboarding
• Performance Management