John Murr

People leader for the Global Cloud GTM Businesses: Industry Solutions, Partner & Ecosystems, Workspace, Enterprise, SMB and Strategy & Operations businesses generating over $14 billion in annual revenue for Google Cloud spanning over 3,000 Googlers.

Lead two global engineering organizations with 3,000 employees based throughout the United States, Ireland, China, Israel and Africa. Recruit, train and manage a global HR team to support 7 corporate vice presidents and 20 senior partners working on artificial intelligence (AI) product and ingredient offerings, as well as first and third-party mixed reality (MR) devices to build an augmented and virtual reality ecosystem. ▣ Integrated three cross-divisional organizations into one artificial intelligence team, shifting focus from category creation and research to product development and customer success ▣ Drove talent attraction and retention strategy by identifying senior-level talent at target companies and creating an investment framework of $10 million in stock and cash incentives to attract key employees ▣ Built a business and organizational model to hire 500 mixed reality engineers; identified geographic investment strategies and enhanced employee background screenings in Cognition to support a Department of Army defense contract for next-generation MR technology development

Drove a development, organization and leadership transformation. Expanded strategic organizational capability by improving talent and skills assessments. Led global change management projects, including organizational change, structural design, manager development and senior leadership programs.

Delivered global HR leadership to four corporate VPs with 4,000 employees across US, Europe, Asia and India building consumer and commercial eCommerce platforms garnering $60 billion in annual revenue. ▣ Led a broadscale organizational and talent transformation to expand engineering and category leadership capabilities ▣ Developed talent architecture strategy focusing on identification, retention and development of key talent within the machine learning and data analytics space  ▣ Realigned compensation investments for key positions and top-performing and targeted populations ▣ Implemented cultural attributes, leadership principles and a diversity & inclusion plan across the Universal Stores senior leadership team and partner community

Headed the global HR function and supported three vice presidents by developing transformational people and organizational strategies. Guided field HR teams and business leaders across 48 countries to implement strategies, resolve business issues and facilitate talent movements. Managed and mentored local HR team and 15 in-country HR staff, established rhythm of business and core processes while removing customer engagement obstacles. Contributed as leadership effectiveness coach and administer Hogan Personality Inventories (HPI). ▣ Served as acquisition lead during the Nokia integration and then led the new division; directed multiple restructuring efforts to reduce the organization’s footprint by 70% and reset strategy to align with profitable share vs. market share/volume goals across 48 countries

Maximized category management and sales capabilities, facilitated organizational transformation and developed leaders while managing team of HR leads throughout EMEA. Collaborated with group’s VP to increase organizational engagement and visibility via video messages and more travel into key markets. ▣ Designed next-level plans for Germany and France to support organizational change, manage talent and drive customer satisfaction (CSAT); managed $2.4 million budget to transform 30% of talent, leading to top-level sales and marketing performance across EMEA for both countries ▣ Created the Back-to-Basics manager and staff program with classes including Compensation 101, Value of Mentoring, Mid-Year Career Discussion, Annual Reviews and Managing Tough Conversations ▣ Implemented a people scorecard to clarify core metrics, such as, span of control, organizational depth, diversity, attrition and workgroup health initiatives ▣ Implemented the High-Potential Mentoring Program that connected talented team members with a director mentor from another region to drive employee engagement and retention

Led strategy and execution of fiscal people plans and leadership development programs. Realigned four groups to consolidate entertainment client offerings, improve service business scalability and optimize employee resources. Managed multiple international reductions-in-force across several business groups. Developed, mentored and trained the HR team. ▣ Collaborated with the VP to identify a transitional services support model for Zune’s Redmond and Paris teams; defined staffing needs, integrated HR architecture and assigned project teams to three GMs ▣ Reduced workforce 20% within the Media and Entertainment group by reprioritizing international content licensing support for Xbox and Zune and reducing support in APAC ▣ Developed core integration plan for acquisition Musiwave, realigned sales, marketing, finance and HR groups alongside local HR and venture integration teams and reduced APAC and EMEA headcount 

Served as partner advocate and HR lead for 500 employees while managing integrated staffing and training across four divisions. Contributed leadership and strategy throughout organization and partner planning. Created success profiles for emerging business channels. Facilitated new-leader integrations and team-building events. Supported licensing and diversity initiative projects. Trained and reviewed team of HR assistants and managers. ▣ Chosen for multiple HR awards for collaboration and results, including the development of reorganizations across four divisions, implementation of a performance development system and creation of a staff bonus plan ▣ Recognized with two Human Resources People Awards for mergers and acquisitions endeavors ▣ Developed the Licensee Immersion Program for partners HMS Host, Aramark, Borders and Stop and Shop, driving licensee engagement ▣ Facilitated core learning programs, such as District Manager 200, Foundations of Management and Licensed Store Immersion

Led HR operations for more than 600 employees at two Texas call centers while mentoring and training team of HR managers, recruiters and assistants. Developed professional development plans and conducted training on topics, including sexual harassment prevention, Get Connected software, interview skills and managing within a call center. Facilitated a PeopleSoft integration. ▣ Implemented applicant tracking, drug screening, background checking and skills-based testing programs and designed an employee rewards and recognition program ▣ Hired 150 call center agents within two months and reduced the recruiting hiring cycle by two weeks, saving $1,000 per training class

Developed competency-based performance management, organizational savings and efficiency programs for global provider of supply chain management software and services. Served as principal HR partner for $40 million global business unit with 400 employees, supported staff in finance and accounting, information services, HR and i2 Ventures roles. Managed resource reduction initiatives, trained managers to deliver consistent messaging and processes around workforce reductions. Led employment contract negotiations with key talent at acquisition targets. Conducted strategic organizational succession and efficiency planning. Developed and delivered HR training on stock option, benefits and HRIS programs. ▣ Streamlined content production processes and transferred operations to India, reducing headcount 25% while boosting productivity 20% ▣ Implemented an organizational assessment to identify talent capabilities and promotional opportunities within a performance management plan ▣ Shortened recruiting cycle 30% and reduced contingent expenses 15% via process modifications, internal and independent sourcing and improved skills identification procedures ▣ Introduced efficiency planning throughout the management of regional facilities in San Diego and Irvine, California, garnering $500,000 in annual savings in one year ▣ Designed management and employee programs, including a senior leader retention plan, reducing voluntary attrition 8% Promoted from: Human Resources Project Manager, Mergers and Acquisitions