Duncan brings more than 25 years of human resources leadership to organizations navigating complexity, growth, or transformation. 

With a career spanning HR startups, operational overhauls, and large-scale systems integrations, he offers a proven ability to design and scale people operations that are efficient, practical, and aligned with business goals.

Born in Japan, fluent in Japanese and having spent most of his career inside U.S.-based subsidiaries of foreign-owned corporations, Duncan thrives in environments where nothing is assumed—where every process must be justified, every outcome measured, and every initiative aligned to enterprise value. He’s led transformation across the full HR lifecycle, from technology and service delivery to talent development and team structure—always with a focus on creating HR functions that are both responsive and strategic.

Duncan builds high-performing, client-focused HR teams that deliver meaningful results. He collaborates closely with senior leadership and cross-functional stakeholders, anticipating their needs and helping them get the most out of their people. Known for his clarity, integrity, and operational insight, Duncan is a trusted partner to leaders seeking to elevate HR as a true business enabler.

At the core of his philosophy is a belief that when employees grow in a culture of dignity and accountability, organizations thrive. For Duncan, HR isn’t a support function—it’s a driver of organizational success.

Annette brings 30 years of deep and wide-ranging experience across the human capital landscape, with particular expertise in business and HR transformation, change leadership, talent management, organizational design and development, total rewards, people operations, and talent acquisition. Her career has spanned both global, multi-national corporations and dynamic, high-growth startups—equipping her with the ability to scale strategy, structure, and culture to match an organization’s stage and ambition.

At the core of Annette’s work is a commitment to building integrated, people-centric solutions that are closely aligned with business priorities. She’s known for striking the right balance between strategic vision and pragmatic execution—designing systems and programs that drive alignment, unlock performance, and deliver long-term value.

Annette is a trusted advisor to senior leaders and an advocate for employees. She has a rare ability to navigate across all levels of an organization, forging strong relationships from the C-suite to the front line. Her collaborative leadership style, coupled with her ability to ask the right questions, uncover assumptions, and connect the dots, makes her a powerful force in driving systemic change and building organizational readiness for the future.

With a proven track record in M&A integration, divestiture strategy, capability transformation, and the buildout of core people programs, Annette brings both depth and agility to every engagement. Clients value her steady presence, transparent communication, and the way she partners with teams to create lasting, meaningful impact.

Laura helps leaders and teams achieve faster, better business results by transforming how they collaborate, communicate, and build trust—especially in today’s hybrid, global workplace. With over 30 years of experience working on four continents, she has advised Fortune 500 companies and global organizations on eliminating costly silos and turning trust-building into a measurable advantage.

As the creator of the WE-Building® framework and developer of the TeamMachine® simulation, Laura has helped thousands of professionals accelerate collaboration across departments, time zones, and languages. Her unique approach—recognized for its clarity, energy, and practicality—equips organizations to shift from fragmentation to alignment in a matter of hours, not days, months, or years.

A trusted partner to senior executives, HR leaders, and learning and development teams, Laura focuses on real-world transformation: from leadership team cohesion to scalable solutions that drive performance at every level of an organization. Her work is backed by research and featured in her two books, The Business of WE and The Accidental Office Lady, as well as in publications like Harvard Business Review.

Fluent in Japanese and a lifelong cross-cultural strategist, Laura brings a rare blend of empathy, precision, and business acumen to every engagement. But her true passion is helping people and teams unlock their potential by bridging the invisible gaps that hold them back.

Jamal is a seasoned human capital strategist with over 20 years of experience helping organizations translate business priorities into high-impact people strategies. With roots as an HR Business Partner, Jamal excels at aligning leadership, culture, and operations to drive organizational performance. His approach is grounded in curiosity, empathy, and a deep understanding of how to unlock the full potential of individuals and teams.

Jamal brings particular strength in organizational development, employee engagement, learning strategy, and HR operations. He has led large-scale change initiatives, designed enterprise-wide engagement strategies, and built talent solutions that strengthen both business capability and culture. Jamal’s ability to connect with stakeholders at all levels—and to move seamlessly between strategy and execution—makes him a trusted partner in times of growth, transition, or transformation.

Known for his collaborative style and pragmatic mindset, Jamal helps clients cut through complexity to implement solutions that are both people-centered and results-driven. His work is informed by nearly two decades in HR leadership roles across best-in-class companies in the financial services, retail, hospitality, and healthcare sectors.

With deep experience across the Americas, EMEA, APAC, and LATAM—including Australia, the UK, Bermuda, Mexico, India, and Singapore—Raj has led workforce transformation efforts that don’t just optimize operations—they elevate entire organizations. From NYSE and NASDAQ-listed companies to fast-scaling startups and PE-backed ventures, he brings a builder’s mindset and a scaler’s discipline to every engagement.

Raj’s expertise spans the full spectrum of Human Resources strategy and operations: Total Rewards, Compensation, Talent & Performance Management, Succession Planning, HR Technology & Digital Transformation (including the impact of Generative AI), Workforce Analytics, Global Mobility, M&A integration, IPO readiness, SEC filings, and more. He’s a trusted partner to boards and executive teams, known for turning complexity into clarity and vision into action.

What sets Raj apart is his global sensibility and emotional intelligence. Having lived and worked across continents, he thrives in multicultural environments and builds consultative, culturally agile partnerships with leaders at every level. His “One Team” philosophy keeps people at the heart of transformation—ensuring that even the most ambitious change efforts are grounded in trust, empathy, and collaboration.

Fabianna is an executive leadership and performance coach who partners with senior leaders, teams, and organizations to strengthen leadership capacity, build cohesive teams, and unlock lasting business results. With over 20 years of senior HR leadership experience across global luxury, fashion, media, and entertainment companies—Fabianna equips leaders to navigate change, elevate performance, and deliver on business priorities.

Fabianna works across sectors—including pharma, tech, financial services, consumer goods, and media—to help organizations accelerate leadership transitions, drive cultural alignment, improve team dynamics, and retain top talent. Her clients often engage her at critical moments of organizational growth or disruption, where the stakes are high and leadership alignment directly impacts business outcomes.

Fabianna’s approach delivers measurable ROI by helping leaders sharpen decision-making, increase executive presence, improve cross-functional collaboration, and strengthen resilience under pressure. Known for her intuitive, pragmatic, and action-oriented coaching style, she enables leaders to confront limiting patterns, expand self-awareness, and adopt new behaviors that drive both immediate impact and sustained growth.

Certified through Brown University’s Leadership and Performance Coaching program as well as holding the International Coaching Federation’s Professional Certified Coach credential, Fabianna also holds several certificates in advanced psychometric and personality assessments, including The Enneagram, DISC, and SDI. 

Fabianna blends business rigor with deep expertise in human behavior. She began her career in mental health and social services, grounding her work in both empathy and results.

Frank is a seasoned global leader in talent technology, with over 20 years’ experience helping organizations use HR systems to drive strategic business results. His work spans five continents and numerous industries, where he has led enterprise-wide transformations, overseen complex implementations, and guided senior leaders in aligning talent solutions with evolving business needs.

With a foundation in computer science and deep expertise in human capital strategy, Frank brings a unique blend of technical fluency and people-first thinking to every engagement. He excels at translating workforce challenges into scalable solutions that enhance the employee experience and strengthen organizational performance. His approach ensures that technology not only functions well—but serves as a meaningful enabler of culture, clarity, and connection.

Frank is widely recognized for bridging the gap between IT and HR, ensuring that systems and tools support both operational efficiency and long-term talent strategy. Whether helping global companies modernize their tech stack or supporting growth-stage firms as they scale, he delivers solutions that are intuitive, inclusive, and aligned to business goals.

A frequent speaker at universities and industry forums, Frank brings both thought leadership and practical insight into the evolving role of HR technology. His work consistently empowers clients to unlock workforce insights, improve agility, and build the infrastructure needed for sustainable success.