Toktam Khatibzadeh

· Strategic advisor to the CEO, leading company-wide reorganization from functional to business unit models across 5000+ employees.

· Partnered with PE firm on HR and talent strategy to support value creation and business transformation.

· Led executive restructuring and alignment, driving organizational agility and leadership effectiveness.

· Oversaw global communications strategy, boosting employee engagement and alignment with corporate goals.

· Directed global restructuring program, streamlining operations across 20+ countries and reducing headcount effectively.

· Spearheaded HR carve-outs and divestitures of 4 out of 6 business product lines, driving increased shareholder value.

· Reduced global real estate footprint, cutting portfolio costs significantly while implementing hybrid working models.

· Defined and executed global HR strategy for COO, Global Sales, and regional leadership across 8000+ employees.

· Led executive hiring, talent acquisition strategies, and global restructuring to align with PE growth targets.

· Delivered $8M in cost savings through operational efficiencies, structural changes, and reward harmonization.

· Oversaw closure and relocation of 9 global offices, achieving operational cost reductions and seamless transitions.

· Spearheaded employee engagement initiatives, achieving a 10% improvement within 12 months.

· Designed and implemented global strategic workforce planning, identifying and closing critical skills gaps.

· Led transformation initiatives impacting 450+ HR staff globally, enhancing organizational capability and efficiency.

· Developed and implemented global reward programs to enhance talent retention and foster high performance.

· Led HR integration during a major Middle East merger, ensuring seamless operational alignment.

· Established international assignment policies, managing global mobility with a $2M budget.

· Directed HR strategy for Northern Europe and CIS, overseeing HR operations, C&B, and employee relations.

· Supported the establishment of a new entity in the CIS region.

• Delivered HR solutions for Group Centre functions, driving high-performance culture and employee engagement.
• Managed HR operations for over 6,000 employees, enhancing onboarding processes and operational efficiency.