Transformative Leadership In Disruptive Times Advisory Council Member Profile
Lisa WhittingtonThe Coastal Companies
Chief People Officer |
Areas of Expertise
Navigating Politics Of Change
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As the Chief People Officer for The Coastal Companies,Lisa is a key member of the executive leadership team
who operates as the catalyst for driving the culture of the company and facilitating an environment that supports
maximum success for 1,500 employees. She is a non-traditional human resources leader who serves as a partner in the business. She is a solutions focused HR
expert with the proven ability to identify problems, develop solutions and deliver effective change in complex
environments.
Lisa holds a bachelor’s in Business Management and a master’s in Management and Human Resources. She has contributed to several HR related books and written several articles on HR topics.Lisa’s career has taken her to some exciting places in the world including Singapore, Tokyo and Dubai and her opportunities have included tenure with Host Hotels & Resorts, a Fortune 500 company (formerly Host Marriott) and Lucent Technologies, a telecommunications giant during the high-tech boom of the 1990s. Lisa has participated in 25 mergers and acquisitions during her career. Lisa is serious when it comes to human resources but one thing everyone who knows her will tell you is that she has a contagious laugh. She is a firm believer in ‘it’s not what you say - but how you say it.’ Her ultimate goal in life is to be an exemplary role model for her two sons. She loves to travel, line dance, and learn... |