Desiree Therianos

Desiree Therianos

People & Operations Leader / Fractional Executive / Advisor

Location icon East Bay, California, USA

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About

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.

Notable Roles

Corporate Operations & M&A Integrations – Databricks
VP, People & Culture – Fictiv
Interim COO – Okera

Job Categories

Executive Leadership
Consulting
Human Resources

Industries

Technology
Entertainment
HR & People Operations
M&A Consulting

Top Skills

Strategic People Operations
Mergers & Acquisitions Integration
High-Performance Team Building
Employee Engagement
Global Talent Strategy
Organizational Development

Special Interests

Empowering Women in Leadership
Innovative People Practices
Startup Scaling Strategies
Available
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Fractional
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Consulting
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Fractional Leadership
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Mentoring

What I Offer

As an experienced HR strategist and coach, I empower organizations and individuals to achieve peak performance.

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Leadership 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.

Ask Me About

M&A Integration Strategies
Talent Development
Leadership Coaching
Organizational Change
Employee Engagement Metrics
People Operations Best Practices
HR Compliance
Talent Acquisition Strategies
Global HR Strategy
Succession Planning
Scaling Startups
Cultural Transformation

Leadership Excellence Program

For executives and managers: Customized coaching to enhance leadership skills and effectiveness.

Startup HR Toolkit

For early-stage startups: Comprehensive HR strategies to support scaling and compliance.

M&A Playbook Development

For organizations preparing for or navigating acquisitions. Tailored playbooks for smooth transitions.

Cultural Transformation Framework

For organizations undergoing change: Framework to adapt and thrive while preserving core values.
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Wisdom at Work

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

Let's Connect

Wisdom to me involves leveraging experience, intuition, agility and knowledge to lead through good and challenging times.

Summary of Skills

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