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    Jill Little: Global Human Resources Executive

    Jill Little is a globally recognized Human Resources executive with a distinguished career leading HR initiative across more than 120 countries. With extensive experience in both Fortune 500 companies and nonprofit organizations, Jill has successfully navigated complex global mergers, organizational transformations, and talent management strategies. Her leadership in implementing data-driven HR solutions, including global HRIS systems and performance management frameworks, has consistently delivered measurable results, from cost savings to significant increases in employee engagement. Fluent in English, Spanish, and proficient in German, Jill brings a unique blend of cultural awareness, strategic insight, and operational expertise to every challenge she faces. With a passion for developing people and organizations to their highest potential, Jill has demonstrated her ability to drive business growth and foster positive cultural change across diverse, high-performance environments.
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    Rod Richardson: Expert Operations and Technology Leader in Scaling Successful Startups

    Rod Richardson is a dynamic operations and technology leader with over 20 years of experience in scaling startups and driving business growth across various industries. Specializing in Cyber Security, Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A), and International Business Strategy, Rod has successfully led organizations through transformative digital changes, product innovations, and strategic expansions. He has helped businesses achieve significant revenue growth, including increasing profits for three startups to over $150 million in under three years, and has consulted for private equity firms on high-stakes M&A projects, boosting organizational efficiency and profitability. With global experience working in countries such as Germany, China, Israel, and India, Rod excels at navigating complex international markets and building high-performing teams. Passionate about fostering diversity and collaboration, he is now seeking opportunities to contribute his expertise to a board, helping companies scale and thrive in an increasingly competitive global landscape.
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    © LEADAFI, Elevating Leadership, one article at a time.

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