“Diane is a rare combination of structured and creative - perfect for a start-up to create systems to focus growth, to direct staff toward goals and to create a culture of innovation. She led the development of our B Corp certification and the measures and priorities which are braided into our culture and performance.”
— Christy MacLear, CEO, Superblue
“Diane led several initiatives that resulted in decreased turnover and increased employee engagement, which in turn benefited employees while also resulting in revenue growth. During the three years I worked with Diane, I can clearly say that she positively impacted her team and our employees. One of the things I enjoy the most about Diane is that she strikes a good balance in considering people impacts and business outcomes. She is a well-rounded HR professional who is agile, humble and a true strategic leader. Diane’s relatable and quality approach will lead her to success in any role or project.”
— Maria Woods, Talent Acquisition Manager, Aesop
"Working with Diane was a true partnership. She supported me with her expertise, challenged my thinking, listened and offered meaningful advice. Diane joined Aesop at a time when our team was rapidly growing and she left a profound mark on our employee culture and organization.”
— Florent Chauvin, Head of Marketing, Americas, Aesop
“It was fantastic to work with Diane - an exceptional HR leader with a global mindset. I met her during her international assignment in Dubai at the end of 2014. She was extremely adaptable in her approach to dealing with People issues in a challenging environment in a short time. She is a great listener and brings a balanced strategic viewpoint to the business. Diane likes to challenge the status quo and helps shape the thinking of leaders when it comes to complex business problems. She is a natural leader, expert in steering in the ambiguity with an open mind. A great executionist, and total perfectionist at heart!”
— Sumit Tandon, HR Director Middle East & Africa, Boeing
“I appreciate Diane’s flair for strong systems thinking, deep background in talent management, and effectiveness in leveraging her external connections to bring outside-in thinking. I have watched her effortlessly pivot from tackling sweeping organizational changes while balancing a laser-focus on critical detailed aspects of a process. Working with Diane means collaborating with her as she brings the total picture: developing strategy in real time, nimbly adapting decision-making to changing conditions, and not losing sight of the ultimate organizational goals. Diane has demonstrated again and again that she connects the dots between strategy and purpose to keep on course.”
— Tiffany Verzino, Global Head of Talent Management, Boeing