Joanna Kmiec

With a focus on global scale, performance, the EVP and EX, my role ensures that Loopio’s people strategy scales in tandem with its product innovation and operational growth, reinforcing the company’s commitment to leadership development, inclusion, and a connected global culture.

PeopleTech Partners is an advisory and investment group that leverages insights of People Operations leaders operating in high-growth companies. We accelerate the growth of early-stage people technology start-ups in our portfolio through providing targeted product feedback and helping to shape the product roadmap. Our thesis is simple: We believe that it’s critical for founders to have key partners that work in the companies their products serve. If founding teams have the right partners early enough, their product trajectory accelerates, and their businesses thrive

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Transform is the ecosystem that connects people-driven leaders , entrepreneurs, and investors to influence strategy, ignite innovation, and shape the future of work.

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As a Global People & Culture Executive, I partner with leadership to develop, scale, and execute the People & Culture strategy to align with business goals. I drive the strategic roadmap for employee engagement, employee experience, and the creation of high-performing teams. My role is to empower organizational success through transformative people strategies, fostering a culture of excellence and alignment with the company’s vision. Key Accomplishments: *Achieved first Great Place to Work Certification for 3 consecutive years in Canada, the United States, and the UK. *Achieved consecutive Best Workplaces in Tech certifications in Canada. *Successfully scaled from 110-205 FTE in first year, ensuring a scalable tech stack and programs. *Developed and executed first Global strategic roadmap driving alignment across geographies and significant improvement in engagement for the first time (ENPS: +82, Participation: 93%, Engagement: 78%) *Successful rollout of a Total Rewards Philosophy and Global Pay Transparency program, enhancing morale, trust, and retention metrics. *Development of the first global manager training program, increasing management effectiveness (ratings improved from 75% to 90%). *Successful integration of a Front-End Platform Acquisition, fostering growth as a standalone product. Locations include: Vancouver, Toronto, Boston, and the UK, with globally distributed remote employees

I partnered with the global executive leadership team to rapidly scale and enhance the employee value proposition in support of M&A and high-growth initiatives. I led the strategic direction and roadmap for all areas of People & Culture, including global integration, acquisitions, talent branding, attraction and retention, training and development, employee engagement, and optimizing the employee experience. My focus was on aligning people strategy with business objectives to drive organizational success and foster a culture of high performance. Key Accomplishments: *Achieved first “Great Place to Work” certification in India (2022) by realigning the global People Strategy *Spearheaded two major international acquisitions in first year, integrating marketing and e-commerce businesses (130+ FTEs). *Increased Global ENPS from 60% to 78% within six months (81% within a year) through engagement strategies, system integrations, and global process alignment *Scaled workforce from 130 to 310 FTEs while enhancing the Employee EX, including the first global Taent Acquisition strategy and Onboarding program *Launched the first global engagement platform via Office-Vibe, boosting survey participation from 30% to 70% by refining strategic focus areas. *Enhanced HR team engagement (60% to 85%) and ENPS (-20 to +71) in seven months by investing in skill development, coaching and team alignment. *Developed the first Global Performance, Merit, and Recognition Program, empowering managers and reinforcing core values. *Operational Excellence- Reduced time to fill TA metric from 90 to 45 days by automating pre-hire and onboarding processes in BambooHR, and improving applicant and employee experiences. *Integrated shortlisting software to support DE&I, minimizing unconscious bias and increasing equity in recruitment while reducing screening time. Locations Included: Canada, USA, Australia, India, Sweden, EU Expansion

I led the development and execution of the company’s People Strategy for Canada, the United States, and supported Europe. I was accountable for multiple business units, driving M&A integration, and aligning people initiatives with the overall organizational strategy. My focus included employee engagement, growth, scale, and the seamless integration and alignment of diverse businesses to drive performance and organizational success. I partnered with leadership to build a high-impact people strategy that supported growth, engagement, and long-term value creation. Key Accomplishments: * Successfully integrated and scaled an acquired business with an existing portfolio, growing from 80 to 160 FTEs while reducing turnover by 15% across a parent organization of 800 FTEs. *Led a post-M&A cultural assessment and implemented a Leadership Coaching program, equipping leaders to manage change effectively and enhance retention. *Executed a comprehensive HR assessment to position the organization for growth, aligning processes and setting the foundation for a cohesive People Strategy across 10 global businesses *Delivered a 3-day Global Sales Development Conference and implemented a blended learning program driving re-engagement and elevating sales performance during a market decline Locations Included: Canada, US, Poland

As a senior leadership team member, I was responsible for shaping and executing the HR strategy during a period of high-growth and scale across Canada. I led the development of our people strategy, focusing on succession planning, employee development, and ongoing coaching while integrating acquired businesses into “One Scott’s Canada.” I partnered with the North American HR Centre of Excellence on M&A initiatives, driving progressive people programs, a multi-business system implementation, and cultivating a strong organizational culture rooted in brand strength and employee commitment.

As the first Senior Talent/HR Executive, I was responsible for scaling, designing, and implementing People and Culture initiatives to drive Organizational Effectiveness and build a high-performance culture during a period of rapid growth and cultural transformation. This role involved leading the strategic review and implementation of a web-based performance management system, developing a comprehensive talent attraction and retention strategy, and rolling out impactful training and development programs. Additionally, I drove change management initiatives to ensure alignment with the company’s overall business strategy and foster a culture of continuous improvement.