Celia Harper Guerra

Company Overview: High-Growth SaaS Company (IPO Achieved)

• Designed and implemented global talent strategies to scale the company during its IPO journey, achieving 1,300+ hires annually
• Lead the in house- executive recruitment and onboarding of senior executives, ensuring alignment with our growth strategy and cultural values
• Partnered with Hellman and Friedman to develop talent frameworks and DEI practices, ESG, and aligning hiring goals with strategic growth objectives
• Provided strategies to assess and enhance executive leadership capabilities, ensuring alignment with business vision and cultural values
• Spearheaded DE&I programs, fostering a more inclusive and high-performing workplace culture
• High-Growth SaaS Company (IPO Achieved)

• Reengineered the global talent acquisition strategy, transitioning operations from an outsourced to an in-house model across 130 countries, with an annual hiring volume of 5,000+
• Partnered with 30+ company HR executives to design talent initiatives that supported growth and improved organizational performance
• Conducted in-depth assessments of executive leadership capabilities to ensure optimal alignment with organizational goals

• Built and scaled a global talent acquisition team to support rapid growth, hiring 2,000+ annually across multiple industries, including IT, Life Sciences, and Healthcare
• Collaborated with executive leadership to design and implement talent strategies that addressed growth into new markets
• Evaluated executive capabilities, achieving a 60% placement rate of new executives within the first 18 months
• Created innovative talent solutions, including video-based assessment tools and the iASPIRE program, to drive operational excellence

• Developed and executed Allscripts' global talent management strategy, focusing on leadership development, culture building, and employee engagement
• Designed and implemented the Allscripts Hi-Potential Leadership Program in collaboration with UNC Kenan-Flagler Executive Education
• Partnered with senior leadership to optimize performance and align talent acquisition goals with business objectives, annually filling 2,000 requisitions, including 90% of the executive leadership team
• Led the assessment of leadership capabilities to drive succession planning and organizational alignment

• Global Director, Partner Talent Acquisition (2006–2009): Created and executed a talent acquisition program for Cisco’s 40,000 channel partners, aligning recruitment strategies with business objectives and market demands
• Focus on the top 10% partner leaders (CEO) on leadership development
• Worked closely with partner company CEOs and senior leaders to develop and execute comprehensive talent strategies that drive performance and growth
• HR Director, Europe & Emerging Markets (2004–2006): Designed and implemented HR strategies to support a 50% workforce growth in emerging markets, hiring 3,000+ within 18 months
• Global Director, Talent Acquisition for Sales & Services (1992–2000): Assessed global leadership capabilities to scale sales and service teams from 2,000 to 25,000 employees, achieving 100% hiring targets consistently