Amber Gould

Recruited by Pine Tree Equity to serve as CHRO and transformation architect, leading HR across acquisitions and integration of five companies, scaling from 48 to approximately 250 employees. Partnered with CEO and sponsor to position the company for sale to Coalesce Capital, achieving the exit 12 months ahead of schedule.

Promoted to Global Vice President with responsibility for 10,000+ associates across North America and international markets, leading a global HR organization of approximately 50 team members. Led an 18-month transformation of the Americas sales channel toward higher-margin consulting and platform services, including redesign of compensation, role architecture, and go-to-market structure.

Led HR for the US Technology Services Division, a $26B operation with 2,800 associates. Served as strategic business partner to executive leadership, driving talent strategy, organizational design, compensation, and M&A activity across 4 acquisitions, 2 mergers, and 1 divestiture.

Recruited by PE firm to architect and lead HR in preparation for a global IPO transition, overseeing 6,000+ associates across North America and China. Built HR infrastructure to support retail, B2B, and warehouse operations; led executive hiring (CMO, COO) and co-developed the talent and business model supporting Newegg's IPO readiness.

Directed HR across 20+ global acquisitions, including the Daymon Worldwide merger, integrating 40,000 associates and catalyzing $2B in business growth to create a unified 90,000-associate, $5B+ organization. Supported IPO preparation and cross-functional integration of IT, Payroll, and Risk Management.

Stepped into Interim HR Leader role during a PE sale, guiding a 77-member HR team supporting 10,000 associates across 200 locations. Pioneered the organization's first HCM system, compensation framework, and HR Shared Services Center; managed HR integration across 30 acquisitions.

Led global benefits, mobility, and compliance for 3,500 employees across Europe, Asia, and North America. Achieved $400K in annual savings through mobility program redesign; $1M in Year 1 savings via Health Risk Management program; $900K in savings through benefits/retirement RFPs.

Established and led the inaugural Total Rewards function for 50,000 associates across the US and Canada. Served on the Leonard Green Partners benefit steering committee, developing equity solutions across 30+ portfolio companies.

Master of Business Administration (MBA) from California State University, Fullerton.

Grade: Cum Laude

Master of Public Administration (MPA) with a focus on HR and Labor Management, graduated Cum Laude.

Grade: Magna Cum Laude

Bachelor of Arts in American Studies with a minor in Political Science, graduated Magna Cum Laude.