Lissa Minkin
Strategic HR Innovator and Culture Builder
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About
I am a seasoned Human Resources executive with nearly 30 years of experience driving organizational success through strategic talent management, culture-building, and leadership development. Currently serving as Vice President, People - Americas at NETGEAR, I am passionate about creating scalable HR solutions that empower teams to thrive. Throughout my career, I have held impactful leadership roles at companies like Wrapbook, Tile, and eBay, where I focused on aligning people strategies with business goals. As a Board Member and Development Chair at Yavneh Day School, I remain committed to fostering growth in both professional and community settings.
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What I Offer
I help organizations create thriving workplaces by aligning HR strategies with business goals. My expertise lies in fostering cultures that drive engagement and innovation while enabling teams to excel.
Leadership Development
Building programs that nurture current and future leaders.
Culture and Inclusion
Crafting workplaces that prioritize diversity and belonging.
Employee Engagement
Driving initiatives that enhance workplace satisfaction and retention.
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Leadership Development Strategy
Culture Transformation Program
Diversity and Inclusion
Scalable HR Systems Design
Wisdom at Work
Notable Roles
VP, People - Americas – NETGEAR
Leading HR initiatives for a global technology company, including talent strategy, culture development, and organizational alignment.
Chief People Officer – Wrapbook
Built and executed people strategies to support growth in a fast-paced fintech environment, addressing market challenges and scaling the workforce.
VP, People and Workplace – Tile
Spearheaded initiatives that increased employee engagement and retention, including the creation of a robust "Culture Stack" and a 38-point rise in engagement metrics.
Areas of Expertise
Talent Strategy and Scaling
Expertise in building HR frameworks for growth, including talent acquisition, leadership development, and employee engagement.
Culture and Inclusion
Proven success in shaping diverse and inclusive workplace cultures that drive engagement and performance.
Change Management
Skilled in navigating organizational transformations and aligning HR strategies with evolving business needs.
Key Achievements
Culture Transformation at Tile
Led the development of a "Culture Stack" that raised employee engagement by 38 points and maintained steady metrics during significant challenges.
Diversity and Inclusion Advocacy at Addepar
Implemented programs that increased the hiring of women in technology roles by 11% in one year and launched impactful inclusion initiatives.
Organizational Scaling at Wrapbook
Designed and executed HR strategies that aligned with rapid organizational scaling and market pivots, ensuring resilience and adaptability.
Thought Leadership
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