VP, Human Resources

Natasha S. Berry, MS/PHR

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SENIOR HUMAN RESOURCE EXECUTIVE (Open to Relocation)

Senior executive people leader with 15+ years of in-depth leadership experience in HR management at corporate & business units in pharmaceutical, energy, medical device & technology for both public & private organizations.

AREAS OF EXPERTISE

Mergers/Acquisitions/Divestitures Total Rewards/Performance Transformation Inclusion/Diversity/Equity Officer

Executive Committee/Board Engagement Organizational Design & Development Union/Manufacturing

Employee Engagement/Strategic Planning Leadership & HiPo Pipeline Development Programs Talent Enhancement

Change Management Exec Development, Coaching, Compensation

REPRESENTATIVE ACHIEVEMENTS

Smith+Nephew, VP, Global Inclusion, Diversity, and Equity, Memphis, TN December 2021 - Present

Define, lead, and deploy Smith+Nephew’s Inclusion, Diversity, Equity & Culture strategy, and initiative plan globally, partnering with key stakeholders, so IDE becomes embedded in our culture, our way of doing business and a key enabler of our wellbeing (Benefits) and people strategy. Reporting directly to the CHRO and providing support for a global enterprise of over ~19k employees.

Define and lead our IDE/Culture strategy and plan, partnering with the business to activate agreed priorities to accelerate Inclusion and enable our strategy. Embedding IDE throughout the employee experience to improve growth and trust. Create a culture that fosters employee authenticity and well-being with programs that support human connectivity and purpose in society. Partner with Business Leaders and HR at all levels to diagnose cultural IDE needs, where specific issues and opportunities exist, develop, and provide practical support to address. Continuously engage both externally and internally to stay abreast of best practices around IDE. Share and reflect best practice / external benchmarking, creating relevance for our context with specific recommendations and follow up. Drive close alignment of IDE plan with broader culture and engagement initiatives to enhance overall engagement and culture.

Smith+Nephew, VP, Human Resources, Orthopaedics Business Unit, Memphis, TN July 2020 – December 2021

VP, Human Resources for Smith+Nephews Orthopaedic franchise. Reporting functionally to the CHRO and operationally to the President of S+N Orthopaedic franchise. Role is an executive strategic business partner working closely with the senior leadership team to develop and implement the HR strategy and implementation plans that will contribute to the success of the business and support our purpose – Life Unlimited – and overall strategy.

This position has high accountability with demonstrated leadership and strategic thinking, effective people management and strong problem-solving. The goal of this role is to promote the role of strategic HR and ensure the long-term success of both HR and the organization. Role supports over ~3k employees across the US/Global organization. Functions include sales, marketing, training, sales operations, and several additional functions. M&A of 2 growth additives to Orthopaedics.

ABB, VP HR, Lead Business Unit HR Business Partner – Electrification Business, US, Memphis, TN June 2017 – July 2020

As a core member of the Executive Business Management Teams in the ABB ELGM (~$6Bil in rev/30k employees) US Lead Division, partner with business leaders to develop and implement business people strategies; Support business goals and initiatives by ensuring relevant people capabilities and organizational effectiveness in close collaboration with HR network; Counsel and coach business leadership on the organization issues and advise solutions; Represent business needs and provide continuous improvement feedback in interface with HR CoE and SSC. Apply HR policies defined by Group CoEs, including on Labor Relations, immigration, divestitures, acquisitions as defined with Country HR for over 1200 Commercial employees.

Main Accountabilities: Strategy Leadership; Integration of GEIS (now ELIS business unit); Capability Planning/Workforce Planning; Organization Design; Performance Management; Competence Development; Talent Management; Remuneration Competitiveness/Personnel Cost; Change Management; M&A, Integration/Reorganization; Standards & Governance; People leadership & development. In addition, support global division & Country function development by leading/participating in identified initiatives and projects. M&A of GE Industrial Services organization in 2018; ~800 headcount/$1bil equity. Catalyst to Rewards/Benefits additive, i.e., permissive vacation, sales compensation realignment, and transition to Workday.

ServiceMaster, Sr. Director, Human Resources, Memphis, TN December 2015 – May 2017

Memphis-based ServiceMaster (NYSE: SVM) is one of the world’s largest residential and commercial service networks, with annual revenues of approximately $5+B and earnings more than $550 million of EBITDA. The company’s corporate office is in Memphis, Tennessee, and employs approximately 22,000 people at its combined sites. ServiceMaster has a global network of more than 6,900 company-owned, franchise and licensed locations. The company’s high-profile brands are Terminix, American Home Shield, ServiceMaster Clean, Merry Maids, Furniture Medic and AmeriSpec. Through approximately 20,000 corporate associates and a franchise network that independently employs an estimated 31,000 additional people, the ServiceMaster family of brands provided services and products to approximately 8.1 million customers during the last 12 months. The company’s market-leading brands provide a range of residential and commercial services including termite and pest control; lawn, tree, and shrub care; home warranties and preventative maintenance contracts; furniture repair; home inspections; home cleaning; janitorial services; and disaster restoration.

Support Division VP for SW Region (inclusive of California/Hawaii as) as well as Commercial Sr. Director across all US as Sr. Director, HR for Terminix P&L. Manage 7 direct reports throughout 17 regions (over 4,000+ employees). M&A of 10 small pest control business with 20-50 employees/$5-10mil in equity. The role is responsible for the creation and administration of a full range of HR org design/development, executive coaching, policies, programs, and practices for the SW Residential and Commercial divisions. Duties includes managing and formulating organization growth/development, company policies and procedures for the Human Resources Department and recommending changes to policies and practices to senior management. Responsible for creating and administrating human resources policies, programs, and practices, including planning, organizing, developing, implementing, coordinating, and directing. Manages and formulates company organization/development to drive growth.

Core Responsibilities

Drive Divisional organization design/development changes throughout Commercial/Residential to enhance leadership/growth

M&A of pest control subsidies

Direct and administer HR policies, procedures, and programs for assigned business unit; system realignment to Workday; sales compensation structure redesign

Partner with business unit management to understand business drivers & facilitate HR operations & strategy

Partner with the HR functions and management to continually develop, and implement and enhance HR strategy

Direct and oversee a variety of executive coaching/leadership and other HR programs, activities, and projects

Ensure the optimization of processes through technology and subsequent conversion and implementation

Direct, develop, and mentor a staff of 7 HR professionals

General Electric Company, GE Energy, HR Leader 2004 – December 2015

Numerous HR Leadership roles with General Electric Company (GE), is a diversified services, technology and manufacturing company with a commitment to achieving customer success and a worldwide leadership in each of its businesses. With gross annual revenues of approximately $200 billion, GE operates in more than 100 countries and employs 350,000 people through its subsidiaries and affiliates worldwide. GE is organized into several business units, one of which is GE Energy. GE Energy is the global leader in the design, manufacture and service of gas, steam and hydroelectric turbines and generators for power production, pipeline and industrial applications. GE Energy has manufacturing sites and subsidiaries around the globe to serve customers in nearly 150 countries. GE Energy provides innovative energy management solutions and portable power plants to help customers meet demand during peak periods.

GE Power and Water, Distributed Power, Houston, TX September 2013 – Dec. 2015

Sr. Human Resource Leader, Engineering

This position supports a global client group of 1500+ employees. This role is critical in developing organizational growth/design and executing HR strategy in support of the client’s business objectives and is a connected partner for business leaders. Currently have 3 straight line direct reports and 4 dotted line direct reports.

GE Energy, Power and Water, Aeroderivative, Houston, TX May 2011 – September 2013

Sr. Manager, Organization and Talent Development

Organization and Talent development leader for GE Aero P&L. GE Energy’s Aeroderivatives is a $3.5 billion business focused on the production and the service of aeroderivative gas turbine engines for power generation for industrial, marine, and utility use. Aeroderivatives product lines range from 10 MW to 100 MW gas turbine engines. The business has ~2,800 employees worldwide and is headquartered in Houston Texas … the world energy capital. Reported to Sr. HR Leader; aid in implementation of strategic initiatives/projects.

GE Energy, Power and Water, Power Generation Services, Atlanta, GA November 2004 – May 2011

Manager, Human Resources – Contractual Services/Power Services/Power Generation Services (PGS)

GE Energy, Power Generation Services (PGS) is a combination of 2 previous P&Ls (Contractual Services and Power Services)

Provide Human Resources leadership for all PGS global operations & Atlanta based functional teams. Supported population of 1200 salaried/hourly employees across the globe. This position also provides HR for 10 domestic based tool centers, containing 50 hourly employees.Provide employee relations support including:policy standardization, implementation and creation, dispute and problem resolution. Utilize 6 Sigma methodologies to reduce costs and increase value-add to the business. Create staffing plan for site mobilization and coordinate new hire and site HR activities, including indoctrination of GE HR culture and expectations.

Prior Positions: UCB Pharma 2000-2004 HR Manager; Healthcare Technologies 1998-2000 HR Generalist

EDUCATION and PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Master’s, Political Science Dec 1997 – major Public Policy, The Florida State University, Tallahassee, FL

Bachelor’s, Political Science May 1996, The Florida State University, Tallahassee, FL

Society for Human Resource Management, PHR

GE’s Human Resources Development Course, Crotonville, NY

Executive Assessment Workshop; Designing Organizations for Growth

Change Acceleration Process (CAP) Coaches Workshop, Facilitating High Performance Teams

Leadership Effectiveness; Six Sigma Quality Green Belt Certification (2008)

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