Saul Howerton

Vice President Global Head of People Advisory @VISTRA

Boston, MA, US

Vice President — Global Head of People Advisory (2024 — Present)• Lead global People Advisory team (HR & Global Mobility) of 50 across corporate business unit.• Own long-term strategy definition, product roadmap, and P&L oversight.• Drive operational efficiency, staffing optimization, and commercialization of offerings in key global markets.• Partner with C-suite on strategic growth, cross-functional alignment, and new product innovation.Vice President, Advisory (2016 — 2024)• Practice leader responsible for HR, Global Mobility, Tax, Corporate Governance, and US Tax & Accounting Services.• Delivered consistent YoY revenue growth and P&L profitability.• Built scalable operational systems across multiple organizations to improve utilization and reduce client credits.• Identified service gaps and launched new product offerings to meet evolving market needs.Global Chief of Staff, Advisory Services (2013 — 2016)• Oversaw global operations, forecasting, and recruitment for Advisory Services.• Led ERP integration, team consolidation, and offshore transition of non-billable activities.• Provided strategic advisory to priority clients on international expansion and compliance.Director – Advisory Services (2012 — 2013), Managing Director of Account Management – East (2009 — 2012), Senior Account Executive (2008 — 2009)• Consistent career progression with increasing levels of responsibility and global reach.• Led Advisory team in project delivery, revenue growth, and profit margin improvement within the Americas region and globally.• Guided C-suite clients on international expansion and compliance across multiple jurisdictions.• Delivered revenue and profitable growth through consultative selling and relationship development.

Santa Clara University

MBA, Finance and International Business

University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire

BBA, Marketing