Heather Brooke Roycroft is a strategic and results-driven executive with over 14 years of progressive experience in talent strategy, leadership development, program management, and organizational transformation. With a career that bridges both high-growth tech startups and well-established global corporations, Brooke has consistently demonstrated a remarkable ability to design and execute innovative talent programs that enhance business performance, improve retention, and foster long-term employee engagement.

Currently serving as the Head of Leadership Operations & Business Execution at Fortive Corporation, Brooke plays a critical role in aligning business objectives with leadership strategies. She spearheads cross-functional collaboration, leads high-impact programs, and ensures compliance at scale—driving operational excellence across the enterprise. Her work focuses on identifying behavioral gaps, elevating leadership capabilities, and embedding a culture of continuous improvement and innovation within the organization.

Prior to Fortive, Brooke held a series of increasingly senior roles at Equifax, where she led global initiatives that significantly elevated the company’s talent strategy and learning functions. As Senior Director of Global Program Management for Learning & Talent, she executed a multi-year Employer Brand Program that increased applications per requisition by 94% and reduced time-to-fill by 21%. She also launched a global onboarding program that delivered $2.6 million in cost savings in just six months and received a 95% favorability rating among new hires.

Brooke’s impact extended to the creation of award-winning leadership development programs tailored to address behavior gaps and strengthen succession planning. She launched an 18-month rotational program for early-career graduates that achieved 100% retention and promotion rates and designed mentoring circles that produced a 33% promotion rate over two years. Her talent strategies consistently aligned with business goals, enabling high-potential talent to thrive while reinforcing a culture of inclusivity and excellence.

Her global experience includes projects and initiatives in the United Kingdom, Australia, India, and other international markets, giving her a deep understanding of cultural and regional nuances in talent and compliance strategy. She has spoken at industry events, including a keynote at Corsara, and continues to engage in thought leadership around future-forward talent practices.

Brooke is known for her exceptional communication skills, growth mindset, and collaborative leadership style. She thrives in complex, fast-paced environments and excels at building bridges across business functions to drive meaningful change. With a strong foundation in compliance, HR operations, leadership development, and talent analytics, she brings a holistic approach to shaping modern workforce strategies.

Outside of her executive career, Brooke is passionate about contributing to causes that support veterans and previously served on the board of a nonprofit dedicated to veterans’ well-being. She is currently seeking to expand her impact through additional board service, where she can offer her expertise in talent attraction, engagement, and program design to organizations in the technology and finance sectors. Her commitment to giving back and driving strategic growth positions her as a valuable advisor and board member.

Brooke holds a certificate in Executive Development from the Talent Management Institute at UNC Chapel Hill and studied Accounting at Chattahoochee Technical College. Her mission is grounded in creating positive organizational cultures where people are empowered, engaged, and aligned with purpose.

Character: Heather Brooke Roycroft is known for her integrity, growth mindset, and unwavering commitment to developing people-centered solutions.

Knowledge: With over 14 years of experience, she brings deep expertise in talent strategy, program management, compliance, and leadership development across global organizations.

Strategic: Brooke consistently aligns talent initiatives with business objectives, driving measurable outcomes in retention, engagement, and operational excellence.

Communication: She is a highly effective communicator and collaborator, known for building cross-functional alignment and inspiring teams through clear, empathetic leadership.