Hollie Castro

Distinguished business leader with over 25 years’ experience enhancing shareholder value through strategic business growth and transformation at global companies. A five-time Chief Human Resources and Sustainability Officer at Fortune 500 to late stage start-up companies, she was responsible for the ROI and governance of talent investments and architecting cultures. These strategies propelled business expansion into new markets and changed the business profile – resulting in significant shareholder returns.

Extensive background in global HR strategy and execution, human capital management, talent and organizational leadership, inclusion & diversity, ethics/compliance/governance, and risk management. Trusted advisor to the C- Suite and Board, recognized for leading transformation, bringing people together to solve problems, driving performance outcomes and creating a workplace where employees are empowered and thrive.

Former CHRO and Chief Administration Officer at YETI, BMC Software, Talisman Energy, and technology SaaS start- ups, Miro and Kony. Began her career at iconic companies like General Electric and Cisco Systems. Currently advises several CEOs of HR AI start-ups at series A stage.

Lived and worked in five countries and speaks Italian, Portuguese, French, Spanish and English. Has managed budgets up to $200 million and spanning 90 countries with workforces ranging from 1,500-50,000 employees. With an MBA and executive coach certification, her approach is practical, business outcome-oriented, and grounded in first principles thinking. An expert in succession planning, executive compensation, leadership coaching, building high- performing teams, sustainability, and navigating change.

Certified corporate director by Stanford University and NACD.DC. Holds a B.A. from Marlboro College and an International MBA from Thunderbird. Passionate about mentoring women and next-generation leaders. Enjoys musical theater, gourmet cooking, spending time in the mountains, and traveling with her family.