MANAGEMENT
CONSULTING
Working with Executives and/or HR leaders in medium to large companies on specific Organization Development and Talent challenges.
Chris Palmer is an executive leader and coach who has operated on a global scale as a Human Resources executive in large industrial and consumer goods enterprises. He brings deep experience in leadership development, succession management (up to and including C-Level / Board positions), organization development, M&A, and international HR.
Effective People
Strategies
Succession Planning,
Executive Assessment & Talent Reviews
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Proactively size up your leadership team in anticipation of future needs
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New leader, new business goals
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Post-merger integration
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Filling the gap after or anticipation of key departures
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Working in the absence of a talent management team, or as support to an under-resourced HR team – I will lead the end to end talent management processes through an annual business cycle and build the team’s capability to manage talent going forward.
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Restructuring
and M&A Integration
Doing the right deal, with the right financial terms is the most important determinant in a successful acquisition.
The right financial terms are usually based on assumptions of a successful post-merger integration of critical workflows across the enterprise.
I bring deep experience in integrating the workflows that affect the people having worked in acquisitive environments for my entire career (ranging from $10M to $13B deals). I work with acquiring entities on:
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Organization and governance structure
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Key Talent Assessment and Retention strategies
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HR Processes & Organization
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Cultural Integration
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Internal Communications
