ARNZEN GROUP – Organizational performance improvement consultancy

Consulting Partner

Clients include Aileron Therapeutics, Avery Dennison, Devon Energy, CERA, Hood, Johnson & Johnson, MassBay College, Mitsubishi-MERL, Novartis, Pitney Bowes, State Street, Vistaprint.

  • Improved interfaces & transitions in drug development process in biotech & pharmaceuticals.
  • Sped up strategic alliances process in pharmaceuticals.
  • Established strategy planning processes in energy & manufacturing business units.
  • Developed growth-oriented agenda for C-suite leadership team in manufacturing.
  • Conducted benchstrength & outsourcing assessment for IT in financial services.
  • Conducted executive assessment & development program in North African utility.
  • Designed curricula for new leaders in Lean manufacturing & energy.
  • Established mentoring programs in energy & supply chain.
  • Established succession process & talent pools in biotech & financial services & manufacturing.
  • Improved team effectiveness in academia & biotech & manufacturing & high-tech research.
  • Coached entrepreneurs & start-ups in communication practices & leadership skills.

 

AVERY DENNISON – Global materials manufacturing & solutions, B2B and B2C

Worldwide Director of Organization Development

Directed executive development strategies for the worldwide Materials business, including talent management, executive recruitment, succession plan & pipeline strategy. Supported Lean/Six Sigma initiatives. Coached C-suite on organizational response to changing business strategies.

Director of Leadership & Organization Development, European Businesses

Established talent development & succession processes for 5 European businesses, initiating talent reviews & brokering developmental moves. Coached GMs & functional VPs on major leadership & organization changes. Coached high potentials on personal development.

 

DIGITAL EQUIPMENT CORPORATION (DEC) – Global computer systems, software & services

Worldwide HR Development Director

Established operational processes for worldwide Training organization, global talent management & executive development. Developed & managed new staffing process for executive positions in start-up Business Units. Coached line & HR executives to improve talent management practices.

European HR Development Director

Implemented development programs for critical Management & Professional roles through country resources. Initiated & formulated external Competency Management consultancy service. Consulted on high-performing teams with new business units & external customers.

 

ABBEY NATIONAL UK – UK-based bank

Manpower Development Manager

Managed Senior Management assessment, selection & appraisal processes, & Graduate Trainee Program. Delivered Management programs on leadership, team effectiveness & change.

 

AUTOMOBILE ASSOCIATION UK – Motoring & travel services, insurance & publishing

Administration Manager

Managed 25 Administrative staff. Administered company-wide Adult Education Sponsorship Program.