Hi Y***r, I’m J***e, an HR recruiter at StrategyBrain. I was really impressed by your journey co-founding ventures like W***s and 2***M, and your two decades of driving people-centric solutions at C***i, G***B and beyond. Your expertise in organizational capability, engagement and HR technology aligns closely with a Chief People and Culture Officer role we’re hiring for at S***d. Would you be open to a brief chat about this opportunity and how it might fit your next career step? Best regards, J***e

Hi Y***r, Great to hear you’re interested in learning more. Before I dive into the specifics of S***d’s culture and the CPO role, I’d love to understand your current context a bit better. As a serial co-founder and HR tech innovator, what are the biggest challenges or frustrations you’re facing today? For example: • Any roadblocks in scaling your leadership and learning programs? • Gaps in data-driven insights around engagement and wellbeing? • Pain points in organizational alignment or change management? Knowing what’s top of mind for you will help me highlight how our inclusive, agile culture and robust people-tech platform can truly support your goals. Looking forward to your thoughts! Best, J***e

Hi Y***r, Thanks for sharing,scaling leadership programs and turning engagement data into clear actions are exactly the kinds of challenges our Chief People and Culture Officer will tackle at S***d. A bit about us: we’re a 1,000-plus member digital services and HR-technology organization with an inclusive, agile culture that prizes collaboration and continuous learning. We’ve built robust people platforms and are now looking for a seasoned leader to elevate our entire people agenda. In this CPO role you would: • Craft and roll out company-wide people & culture strategies to boost engagement, retention and performance • Design and manage leadership learning frameworks and capability-building initiatives,exactly where scaling consistency matters • Lead our HR-tech roadmap, selecting and deploying tools that deliver richer, actionable engagement and well-being insights • Act as a strategic partner to the executive team on workforce planning, change management, and cultural transformation • Monitor engagement and well-being metrics, turning data into recommendations that drive real improvement You’d have direct access to our executive team, a dedicated People Operations budget, and full support to shape the future of our culture. Does this align with what you’re looking for? I’d be happy to dive deeper into any aspect or discuss next steps. Best regards, J***e

Hi Y***r, Great question. Here’s a snapshot: 1. People-Tech Stack • Core HRIS: An integrated system handling employee data, org charts, payroll interfaces and basic analytics • Engagement & Well-being Analytics: Our in-house platform provides pulse surveys, sentiment analysis and action-planning dashboards • Learning Management System: A scalable LMS for leadership paths, micro-learning modules and performance support • Collaboration Tools: Cross-functional hubs for knowledge sharing, virtual workshops and real-time feedback 2. Team Structure You’d lead a dedicated People & Culture team of ~12,15 specialists organized into: , Talent Acquisition & Employer Brand , Learning, Leadership & Capability Building , HR Operations & Technology Enablement , Employee Experience & Engagement Analytics Each function partners closely with business leaders and reports directly into the CPO. 3. Timeline We’re moving swiftly and aim to wrap up the process in the next 4,6 weeks. I’d love to schedule an introductory call early next week, followed by two interview rounds. Our goal is to have the new CPO onboard by the end of the quarter. Does this timing fit your availability? Let me know, and I’ll share proposed slots. Looking forward to your thoughts, J***e

Hi Y***r, Thanks for the thoughtful questions. Here’s how we’ve structured support and funding to keep you focused on strategy, not paperwork: 1. Executive Support & Autonomy - You’ll sit on the executive team alongside our CEO and CFO, with direct ownership of the People & Culture budget. - A seasoned HR Operations & Technology Enablement lead manages day-to-day admin, freeing you to drive strategic initiatives. - You’ll have full autonomy to allocate budget across your four specialties and propose new investments as needed. 2. People-Tech Investment - Our board has already approved people-tech funding through the next fiscal year, covering planned upgrades to our engagement analytics, LMS enhancements and integration of advanced data insights. - Beyond that baseline commitment, you’ll partner with finance and the executive team to secure additional resources for any high-impact projects you champion. I hope this reassures you. Would you like to set up a quick call to dive deeper into any area or discuss next steps? Let me know your availability. Best regards, J***e