Heather Gardner

Lead executive recruiting and talent advisory for global Commercial organizations, building scalable, equitable, and data-informed hiring. Personally lead VP+ and business-critical searches and partner with senior leadership on workforce planning.

Led full-cycle executive hiring across Sales, Marketing, and G&A functions during a complex integration period. Crafted innovative sourcing strategies using AI-assisted tools and partnered with People Analytics to guide hiring decisions.

Recruited across GTM, Product, People, and Commercial during hyper-growth. Built scalable recruiting processes and delivered data-backed hiring recommendations.

Owned enterprise-wide executive recruitment across Marketing, Sales, Finance, and People functions. Led TA transformation initiatives post-merger, implementing ATS and recruiting technology and designing inclusive sourcing frameworks.

Recruited for G&A functions including Legal, Communications, and Analytics. Developed storytelling-driven candidate outreach and implemented structured interview practices.

Supported end-to-end hiring for sales, operations, and corporate functions. Developed competitive sourcing strategies to attract niche talent.

Led large-scale hiring initiatives, including building a contact center from 0 to 400+ hires. Delivered DE&I-focused recruiting strategies and launched interviewer training programs.

Attended Manchester Community College with a focus on Business and Communications.