Steven Raphael

About Steven Raphael

I’m a professional services consulting and commercial leader with 25+ years of experience driving transformative change, leading high-performing teams, and consistently delivering meaningful business impact and results. At my core, I’m a systems thinker and creative problem solver. I connect dots others might miss—spotting emerging patterns, anticipating opportunities, and translating complexity into actionable strategies. I lead with integrity, humility, and authenticity—values that shape both my professional life and personal interactions.My academic foundation includes an M.A. from Columbia University and executive certifications from Stanford and UC Berkeley. Outside of work, I’m deeply committed to community service and environmental advocacy, advising on sustainability initiatives that align with my belief in living and working with purpose. In my free time, I enjoy fly fishing and snowboarding in the rivers and mountains of Colorado and Montana or surfing and scuba diving in Costa Rica.

Experience

1. North America Regional Director, Strategic Deal Leader

   ERM

   Mar 2025 — Present · Durango, CO, US

   ERM is the largest leading “pure-play” global sustainability consulting firm. Started in 1971, ERM has been a leader and innovator for over 50 years and has professionals across 40 countries. I serve as the Strategic Deal Opportunity Leader for North America working as part of our Global Commercial team. I lead the strategic planning and execution for key large-scale opportunities. Collaborate with sales leadership to identify and prioritize high-value opportunities based on strategic fit, market trends, and financial impact. And develop and execute tailored strategies to close large deals, maximizing profitability and long-term partnership potential.

Education

• Stanford University Graduate School of Business

  Sustainability Strategies for Transforming Business

• University of California, Santa Cruz

  BA, Psychology and Sociology (double major)

• University of California, Berkeley, Haas School of Business

  The Berkeley Executive Leadership Program

• Columbia University

  M.A. Social-Organizational Psychology

Skills

• HR Consulting
• Human Capital
• Performance Management
• Succession Planning
• Organizational Effectiveness
• Workforce Planning
• Sales Growth
• Mergers
• Solution Selling
• Sales Operations
• Compensation
• Leadership Development
• Organizational Development
• HR Transformation
• Organizational Design
• Strategic HR
• Talent Management
• Performance Improvement
• Mergers & Acquisitions
• Acquisition Integration
• Employee Benefits
• Human Resources
• Management Consulting
• Compensation
• Change Management
• Employee Engagement
• Mergers
• Culture Change