Nicole Hazard is an HR leader committed to creating work environments where purpose and data rule the day. A lateral thinker with 20 years of experience leading global and local projects, she has spent her career looking for the "signal in the noise" of workplace culture. She is at her best when working on projects that unlock human potential, instil a learning culture, use technology and innovation to drive competitive advantage, and enable organizational change. She credits her early career as an attorney and researcher in the non-profit sector for her values-driven approach to HR.

Always experimenting to broaden her perspective, Nicole has led teams in several domains, including people analytics, talent management, M&A, workforce transformation, ethics and compliance, and corporate culture. Her leadership includes closing the skills gap, HR analytics, and developing next-generation talent, featured in Fortune, the Huffington Post, HR Tech, and other publications.