Katrina Villarreal

About Katrina Villarreal

At LHH, we believe in creating work environments that are not just productive, but also meaningful and fulfilling. With over 50 years of experience, our team of professionals, across 60 countries, is backed by The Adecco Group and dedicated to supporting every stage of the talent journey. From HR & Talent Advisory to Recruitment Solutions, Leadership Development, Career Transition & Career Mobility, and Reskilling & and Upskilling, we offer human-centered solutions that empower organizations to achieve bold ambitions.Leading global operations for LHH, my role is to drive business enhancements and profitability while ensuring the highest service quality. Our efforts are geared towards maximizing customer and candidate outcomes while achieving organizational milestones, including exceeding revenue goals and implementing key performance indicators for our coaches and consultants.With a focus on workforce transformation and leadership, the work we do at LHH, demonstrates our commitment to career transition and leadership development success. Strategic consulting remains a cornerstone of my approach, ensuring that our offerings remain at the forefront of the industry, and our clients receive bespoke, cutting-edge solutions.I have a commitment to purposeful work, both personally and professionally, that makes a difference in the lives of those we impact.

Experience

1. Global COO - Lhh Career Transition & Mobility, Leadership Development and HR & Talent Advisory

   LHH

   Jan 2026 — Present

   In my role as COO, I translate strategy into execution at global scale for our Career Transition & Mobility, Leadership Development and HR & Talent Advisory business lines. Experienced in large-scale organizational transformation, leadership development, and supporting clients by partnering cross-functionally to align sales, product, and delivery strategies that enhance margin, quality, and client outcomes worldwide.

Education

• St. Mary's University

  Bachelor's Degree, Human Resources

  1991 — 1994

• Texas State University

  Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.)

Skills

• Consulting
• Change Management
• Organizational Development
• Recruiting
• Leadership Development
• Staff Development
• Training Delivery
• Organizational Effectiveness
• Workforce Planning
• Onboarding
• Human Resources Information Systems (Hris)
• Team Building
• Management
• Career Counseling
• Leadership
• Project Management
• Training
• Career Development
• Outplacement
• Talent Acquisition
• Talent Management
• Public Speaking
• Workshop Facilitation
• Sourcing
• Human Resources
• Mbti
• Performance Management
• Employee Training
• Employee Engagement
• Career Management
• Program Management
• Strategy
• Succession Planning
• Temporary Placement
• Employee Relations
• Coaching
• Hris
• Performance Improvement
• Executive Coaching
• HR Consulting