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Celeste Thompson

@celestethompson

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Transformational HR executive with 20+ years of strategic leadership.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I seek a role that fosters innovation, values diversity, and promotes strategic growth.

I am a transformational Human Resources Executive with over 20 years of strategic leadership experience, dedicated to driving organizational excellence and cultural transformation across global enterprises. My expertise lies in building future-focused people strategies that deliver measurable business outcomes, and I am known for architecting scalable HR infrastructures that foster inclusive, high-performance cultures.

Throughout my career, I have served as a strategic advisor and change agent, consistently delivering exceptional results through innovative talent management, digital transformation, and strategic workforce planning. I have successfully partnered with CEOs and executive teams to implement comprehensive people strategies that align workforce capabilities with organizational objectives, leading to improved operational efficiency and enhanced employee experiences.

My commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion is evident in my leadership of initiatives that strengthen community engagement and foster a culture of belonging. I am passionate about developing talent optimization frameworks that enable sustainable business growth and competitive advantage, and I thrive in environments that challenge me to drive meaningful change.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Fractional Chief People Officer

Current

Tribe Human Resources Consulting

Jan 2023 - Jan 2024 (1 year)

Provided fractional HR advisory services, partnering with CEOs to design human-centered leadership strategies and implement comprehensive people strategies. Led change management initiatives to enhance operational efficiency and employee experience, while advising on organizational restructuring and workforce planning.

HR strategy Change Management Workforce Planning Organizational Development

Vice President of People Experience

RoSoulCycle

Jan 2023 - Jan 2024 (1 year)

Led people strategy and talent optimization for over 1,800 employees across 63 locations. Collaborated with the CEO on leadership effectiveness, managed a multimillion-dollar HR budget, and executed digital transformation initiatives that resulted in significant cost savings and enhanced employee engagement.

Talent Management Budget Management Digital Transformation Employee Engagement

Vice President, Human Resources

The Body Shop NA

Jan 2018 - Jan 2023 (4 years 11 months)

Directed HR strategy for North American operations, overseeing a team of 14. Implemented cost-saving programs, led technology migrations, and enhanced employee engagement through strategic initiatives, achieving significant improvements in retention and culture scores.

HR strategy Employee Engagement Compliance Organizational Design

Director, HR Business Partner & Talent Acquisition

Eileen Fisher, Inc.

Jan 2012 - Jan 2018 (6 years)

Led strategic HR initiatives for a global retail brand, achieving significant cost savings and implementing innovative talent acquisition strategies. Developed leadership programs and performance optimization frameworks to enhance organizational effectiveness and employee development.

Talent Acquisition Performance Management Leadership Development Strategic Planning