Katie Lopez

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ABOUT KATIE LOPEZ

I’m an HR and Communications executive with a passion for building workplaces where people feel valued, seen, and empowered to grow and deliver results. With over 20 years of experience—15 in senior roles across global organizations—I’ve learned that great cultures don’t happen by accident. They’re built intentionally, with strategy, teamwork, recognition and a deep commitment to people.I’ve had the privilege of leading through many forms of change—post-acquisition integration, business turnaround, rapid growth, and global transformation. I’m at my best when navigating complexity, fixing what’s not working, and helping organizations and individuals realize their potential. I’m driven by purpose-led missions and a belief that when you invest in people and lead with transparency, you unlock both performance and resilience.Some of the results I’ve been proud to lead through a people-first mindset and strategic lens: Achieved B-Corp certification by executing robust people practices and inclusive hiring Transformed talent acquisition, reducing cost-per-hire by 85% and time-to-fill by 50% Outperformed industry benchmarks in benefits cost control while expanding coverage Mentored and developed a growing HR & Comms team with a 30% promotion rate Led seamless implementation of HRIS/HCM systems without business disruption Designed total rewards strategies that support retention, attraction, and union-free workplaces Led talent and succession planning strategies to develop ready successors and retain key talentSome of the skills and strengths I have developed throughout my career: Strategy development, business planning & talent strategy alignment Executive leadership and accountable colleague Perceptive, Intuitive and empathetic leadership coaching Design and development of high performance cultures and teams Talent assessment & competency models for development Total reward and recognition systems HCM solutions and process digitalization Workforce planning and succession planning Organization design and change management Talent selection tools and interviewing Post-M&A planningHaving lived in multiple countries, I bring adaptability, curiosity, and cross-cultural insight to my work. I lead with humility, transparency, gratitude and a commitment to excellence. And I believe that when you align the right strategy, the right culture, and the right people—everything else follows.Let’s connect if you’re passionate about people, purpose, and performance.