Emma King

Emma King

Leadership Coach/Chief People and Culture Officer

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About

I’m a Leadership Coach, Chief People and Culture Officer, and mom of two. With 14 years of HR leadership experience, I’ve built and led teams of up to 40 members, crafting innovative talent strategies that align with business objectives and deliver exceptional results. I’m known for building strong, strategically focused recruiting teams and fostering cultures where people thrive. Across all organizational levels, I provide trusted, strategic HR leadership that empowers individuals and drives meaningful transformation. Outside of work, I enjoy volunteering, traveling, and exploring new cuisines as a dedicated foodie, blending my passions for connection and discovery into everything I do.

Notable Roles

Chief People and Culture Officer - Envoy
Director of Talent Acquisition - Fresh & Easy
Group Personnel Manager - Tesco PLC

Job Categories

Executive Leadership
Human Resources
Training

Industries

Marketing and Advertising

Top Skills

Talent Acquisition
HR Strategy
Leadership Coaching and Development
Change Management
HR Transformation
Relationship Building Across Organizational Levels
Employee Engagement
Retention Strategies

What I Offer

I help organizations and individuals navigate challenges and achieve their best through tailored strategies and empathetic leadership.

Leadership Coaching:

Empowering executives and high performers to develop skills and overcome obstacles.

HR Transformation

Designing and implementing systems that align with business goals for sustained growth.

Cultural Development

Building inclusive, people-first environments that drive engagement and innovation.

Ask Me About

Talent Acquisition
HR Strategy and Transformation
Leadership Coaching
Employee Engagement
Change Management
Strategic Vision Alignment
Performance Management

Leadership Coaching

For executives and managers seeking personal and professional growth.

HR Transformation Strategy

For organizations looking to modernize and align HR with business goals.

Talent Acquisition Optimization

For businesses aiming to attract and retain the best talent.

Culture and Engagement Development

For leaders focused on creating inclusive and high-performing cultures.

Wisdom at Work

Areas of Expertise

Talent Acquisition and Culture Building

I excel in designing innovative recruitment strategies that attract top talent and foster a culture of excellence, driving measurable growth and engagement.

Leadership Development and Coaching

With certifications in coaching and leadership frameworks, I guide high performers and executives to navigate challenges, develop skills, and achieve their full potential.

HR Transformation and Strategic Vision

I lead HR transformations that align business goals with people strategies, implementing systems and processes that enhance efficiency and long-term success.

Key Achievements

Transformational Leadership

Launched recruitment strategies that resulted in rapid scaling and improved retention rates across multiple organizations.

Process Improvement and Innovation

Streamlined HR systems and processes, achieving significant cost savings and operational efficiencies.

Award-Winning Leadership

Recognized with multiple awards, including Maverick of the Year and inclusion in the Top 50 Women Leaders of Los Angeles.

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