Desiree Therianos
People & Operations Leader / Fractional Executive / Advisor
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I am an accomplished executive coach and HR strategist with a proven track record of leading organizations through high-impact acquisitions and integrations. My expertise lies in navigating complex post-merger scenarios, designing seamless integration strategies, and preserving cultural integrity while driving business success. With deep experience in scaling HR operations and optimizing people processes, I am passionate about creating innovative frameworks that enhance organizational performance and resilience.
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What I Offer
As an experienced HR strategist and coach, I empower organizations and individuals to achieve peak performance.
Let's ConnectLeadership Coaching
Personalized coaching to unlock leadership potential.
Organizational Development
Strategic planning to align people and processes with business goals.
HR Advisory
Expert guidance on scaling HR functions and fostering innovative cultures.
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Leadership Excellence Program
Startup HR Toolkit
M&A Playbook Development
Cultural Transformation Framework
Wisdom at Work
Notable Roles
Corporate Operations & M&A Integrations – Databricks
Directed the post-merger integration of Okera, Inc., operationalizing integration strategies, compliance, and shared services deployment while aligning PeopleOps with corporate goals.
VP, People & Culture – Fictiv
Implemented cutting-edge people practices that won multiple Employer of Choice awards while leading agile pandemic response initiatives.
Interim COO – Okera
Spearheaded HR, finance, legal, and operational strategies for Okera, culminating in a successful acquisition by Databricks.
Areas of Expertise
M&A Integration Strategy
Expert in leading post-merger integration strategies, ensuring seamless transitions while optimizing organizational efficiencies.
Global People Operations
Architect of global people strategies that enhance employee engagement and drive business outcomes.
HR Strategy and Leadership
Adept at scaling HR operations and driving culture transformations to meet evolving organizational needs.
Key Achievements
Driving M&A Success
Orchestrated integration strategies and compliance for Okera post-acquisition, ensuring operational excellence.
Building Award-Winning Cultures
Established practices at Fictiv that earned recognition for company happiness, diversity, and employee satisfaction.
Scaling Organizations
Expanded Crunchyroll into European and Asian markets while scaling the workforce to meet global demand
Wisdom to me involves leveraging experience, intuition, agility and knowledge to lead through good and challenging times.
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