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Bronwyn
Poole
Sample Projects:
§ Led
global integration communications for
BASF’s $5.6 billion acquisition of
Engelhard Corporation; advised senior
executives on integration challenges,
organization changes and employee
engagement; provided guidance and project
management for the integration of the
Communications function; assisted HR with
the communication of changes to HR programs
and policies; facilitated open dialogue
sessions with leaders and employees to
gather feedback.
§ Conducted
an internal communications audit for a
division of Johnson & Johnson
§ Supported
transition of $7 billion Abbott
International into two separate
divisions; developed strategy and detailed
work plan for transition team to communicate
growth strategy, desired culture in
alignment with core values, organizational
changes, guidance on business process
changes, relocation of division headquarters
and launch of new division
§ Designed
and conducted post-merger organization
assessment for law firm Seyfarth
Shaw; recommended plan to communicate
and implement growth strategy
§ Completed
a team effectiveness assessment at
Navistar and provided recommendations to
improve communications and productivity
§ Advised
United Airlines on organizational
change issues during bankruptcy
§ Managed
global transformation effort at CEMEX
including: 1) global organization assessment
and culture change program design to improve
business literacy, customer service,
employee recognition and strategic
communications; 2) change leadership program
for top executives; 3) communication and
education to launch HR call center and
e-learning program; and 4) global
implementation and communication strategy
for balanced scorecard deployment.
§ Designed
and conducted employee opinion research at
ABN AMRO North America to identify
ways to improve integration of new
acquisitions, increase cross-selling, and
build brand equity for parent company. Led
multi-year engagement to implement
recommendations based on research. Conducted
follow-up research to determine progress
versus initial baseline.
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For the merger of PriceWaterhouse and
Coopers & Lybrand, provided merger
communications from IT to 150,000 employees
globally; led IT merger integration program
including leadership team alignment,
communications, competency development and
HR program integration.
Academia:
J.L. Kellogg Graduate School of Management,
Northwestern University, Evanston, IL -
June 1996
· Master
of Business Administration, with majors in
Organization Behavior, Management &
Strategy; and Finance; conducted research on
managing cultural differences in
international business in Indonesia and
Thailand; co-founded Cork & Screw Wine
Tasting Club.
Wesleyan University, Middletown, CT - May
1988
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Bachelor of Arts, English; co-director of
8-to-8 Student Crisis Hotline; choreographer
and performer of modern dance; semester in
London (1987).
Fields of Expertise:
Organizational culture assessment,
leadership team assessment and team
alignment, change program management, merger
integration and strategic internal
communications to drive employee engagement
and performance.
Industry Experience:
Chemicals, Energy, Financial Services, High
Technology, Manufacturing, Pharmaceuticals,
Professional Services, and Transportation.
Additional Qualifications:
More than 15 years of experience in HR
consulting including Towers Perrin, Watson
Wyatt and Sibson Consulting, a leading
organization effectiveness firm.
During tenure at Sibson Consulting:
Managed Sibson’s Chicago office
undergraduate and MBA recruiting, Mentored,
trained, conducted performance appraisals
for 50+ consultants, and
Directed research team and published
accomplishments aligning employee behaviors
with business strategy in Evolutionary
Leadership: Dynamic Ways to Make Your
Corporate Culture Fast and Flexible by
Susan Annunzio (Simon & Schuster, 2001)
Recent Awards:
Gold SABRE Award for BASF’s Engelhard Global
Integration Communications Program with
Gagen MacDonald, 2006.
Certificate of Extraordinary Achievement,
Abbott International/Abbott Nutrition
International Transition Team, Abbott
Laboratories, Inc., 2005.
Contact Information:
Bronwyn T. Poole
mobile:
+1-312-399-1144
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