Stacy Larkin

About Stacy Larkin

I’m a strategic People & Culture leader with 18+ years of experience helping high-growth companies scale, transform, and navigate change. As a Fractional Chief People Officer and consultant, I partner with founders, CEOs, Heads of HR and leadership teams to build people strategies that drive business outcomes.My expertise spans organizational design, people operations, leadership development, global compensation, and talent strategy — with a particular focus on steering cultural transformations, and scaling people infrastructure for growth-stage and venture-backed companies.I’m known for balancing analytical rigor with people-first solutions, and for being a trusted, pragmatic partner to executive teams. Industries I’ve supported include tech, financial services, and automotive.Key focus areas- Fractional Chief People Officer services- People strategy advisory for high-growth companies- M&A people integration planning and execution- Leadership team coaching & executive development- Organizational design & scalable people operations- Total rewards strategy & implementationIf you\'re a founder, investor, or executive looking for a strategic partner to help you scale your business while strengthening your people strategy — let’s connect.

Experience

1. CHRO Circle Member

   The Circle By Founders Circle Capital

   Feb 2022 — Present

   Private leadership community of HR executives at high-performing growth stage companies.

Education

• Columbia University

  M.A., Organizational Psychology & Change Leadership

• Binghamton University

  BS, Human Development