FOUNDER & PRINCIPAL - MAURA RICHARDSON, CHRE

"With over 20 years of experience in HR leadership, I specialize in helping organizations navigate growth and transformation—especially during periods of change that can challenge stability, culture, and performance. My expertise in driving change, designing effective organizational structures, and crafting talent strategies allows me to address common pain points such as misaligned teams, stagnant performance, or unclear talent pipelines. By aligning people strategies with business goals, I help clients create scalable, inclusive cultures where teams thrive and business outcomes improve. My approach not only supports strategic growth but also provides clarity and confidence during complex transitions."

HR Consultant, Maura Richardson, leaning against a mantle, in black dress.

MY EXPERIENCE

Leadership Roles

Chief People Officer, VetStrategy

Scaled HR functions to support a 400% increase in clinic locations, participating and supporting two PE-backed sale transactions during an aggressive M&A growth period.

VP, HR & Talent Development, Sephora

Expanded the workforce by nearly 200%, supporting the organization through a period of revenue growth exceeding 190%.

AVP, HR, L Brands

Led HR for a multi-division retail business through a period of significant revenue growth, overseeing 10,000 employees and driving large-scale reorganizations.

Credentials & Service

CHRE Designation (HRPA Association)
CHRE Review Committee Member
Advanced Certificate in HR Mgmt. (Rotman School of Management)
Certificate in Corporate Governance (Schulich School of Business)
Board Member, Children’s Aid Foundation of Halton

KEY FOCUS AREAS

Change and Growth Transformation

Develop HR functions to support rapid growth and acquisitions.
Facilitate seamless HR integration during mergers and acquisitions.
Align organizational design and talent strategies with business goals.

HR Strategy and Governance

Conduct policy reviews to align with local and global frameworks.
Streamline HR processes through automation and system migrations.
Craft effective communication strategies for leadership and teams.

Talent Management

Optimize employee value propositions to attract and retain top talent.
Create bonus and compensation frameworks tied to clear performance goals.
Implement talent mapping, succession planning and leadership development programs.

Culture & Corporate Social Responsibility

Launch impactful social responsibility initiatives and engagement programs.
Conduct employee engagement sessions to shape actionable improvement plans.
Build dynamic, collaborative teams through tailored team-building activities.