Lissa Minkin

Lissa Minkin

Strategic HR Innovator and Culture Builder

Location icon Saratoga, CA, USA

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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.

Notable Roles

VP, People - Americas – NETGEAR
Chief People Officer – Wrapbook
VP, People and Workplace – Tile

Job Categories

Executive Leadership
Human Resources
Operations

Industries

Technology
FinTech
Consumer Goods

Top Skills

Leadership Development
Talent Acquisition and Management
Diversity
Equity
and Inclusion
Organizational Strategy and Transformation
Employee Engagement
Coaching and Mentorship
Total Rewards and Compensation Design

Special Interests

Leadership Development
Workplace Culture
DEI
Resilience and Adaptability
Community Engagement

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.

Ask Me About

Leadership Development
Diversity and Inclusion
Talent Acquisition Strategies
Organizational Culture Design
Change Management
Scalable HR Solutions
Employee Engagement Programs
Total Rewards Design
Coaching and Mentorship
Strategic Workforce Planning
Workplace Wellness Initiatives
Executive Team Alignment

Leadership Development Strategy

For HR leaders and executives looking to strengthen leadership pipelines and improve management effectiveness.

Culture Transformation Program

For organizations aiming to reshape workplace culture to drive engagement and retention.

Diversity and Inclusion

For companies committed to fostering diverse and equitable workplaces.

Scalable HR Systems Design

For startups and mid-sized businesses preparing for rapid growth or organizational changes.

Wisdom at Work

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.

Summary of Skills

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