Impact, According To The People I’ve Worked With
Over the past two decades, I’ve partnered with Founders, CEOs, CFOs, COOs, and HR/People leaders across industries, often during high-stakes moments of change.
This page highlights what that work actually felt like from their perspective. The testimonials and project snapshots below speak to the clarity, trust, and results I aim to deliver in every engagement.
Orchestrating HR Integration Across a 9,000-Person Workforce
Post-Acquisition Leadership | Unionized + Non-Union | Multi-Project M&A Portfolio
Led the HR integration workstream following a major acquisition that merged two logistics companies into a single 9,000-person enterprise. Oversaw a cross-functional portfolio spanning compensation, policies, internal comms, HR systems (Kronos/UKG/Dayforce), and cultural alignment. Helped develop and execute the change management strategy for both unionized and non-unionized teams, ensuring business continuity, minimizing risk, and supporting leadership through high-impact transitions.
Unlocking People & Systems Strategy for a Global Public Company
Fractional Chief People Officer | 400+ Employees | 4 Countries
Engaged by the CEO and CFO of a publicly traded parent company with a portfolio of internet-focused brands to unblock a stalled Dayforce implementation. Re-scoped the project to align with real business needs, surfaced $225K+ in sunk and avoidable costs, and introduced a clear evaluation framework to support executive decision-making.
Also led the redesign and relaunch of the Employee Share Purchase Plan (ESPP), building stakeholder buy-in and improving plan governance. Facilitated a strategic offsite with the Finance team to clarify roles, reduce friction, and align on how cross-functional teams work together.
Aligning Leadership in a Founder-Led Company
Startup-to-Scale-Up People Strategy | Vision, Values, and Culture Reset
Brought in as Fractional CPO to help a high-growth founder-led startup navigate leadership misalignment, team burnout, and cultural drift. Facilitated leadership offsites and defined the company’s first vision, mission, values, and leadership principles. Clarified roles, rebuilt trust, and established communication rhythms to support scale.
Retained to advise on culture, leadership, and organizational clarity as the company grows.=
Digital Transformation at a Global Mining Leader
Global Mining Company | Digital Transformation, SaaS Strategy & Change Leadership
Joined a global mining company’s Digital Analytics group during a period of significant transformation, supporting its evolution from a 700-person team into a global driver of digital innovation.
Led the HR workstream for Digital Analytics, spanning People, Change, Engagement, and Office Services. Provided strategic oversight of workforce planning, engagement, and change leadership as the organization modernized operations through digital transformation.
Also supported analysis of opportunities to commercialize internally developed intellectual property across a portfolio of proprietary mining software solutions.
“Kraig provided strategic input to our digital strategy with exceptional insight and knowledge of how to build and run a SaaS business. His forward-thinking approach fostered collaboration while also challenging assumptions and bias.”
“He navigated constant change with the ease of a seasoned senior leader, advocating clear and honest communication while fostering a culture of accountability and transparency.”
Scaling People Ops for a Publicly Traded eGrocery Tech Company
Public eGrocery Tech Company | HR Transformation, Systems, and Total Rewards
Brought on as SVP, People and Chief People Consultant to transform an under-resourced HR function into a strategic, scalable team during a time of rapid growth and global expansion prep. Built and led a full-spectrum People function, including HR partners, talent acquisition, program design, safety, and systems implementation. Partnered across B2B and B2C business units to elevate culture, improve retention, and prepare for European market entry.
“Kraig guided us in transforming from a tactical HR team to a strategic partner that supports our growth and culture. His people-first approach influenced every level of the company.”
“He built a strong team that empowered our leaders to think long-term and prioritize the team member experience in all business decisions.”
Building People Infrastructure in a Mission-Driven Mental Health Company
Public Company | Healthcare / Mental Health | Culture, Org Design, and HR Systems
Joined first as Advisor, then as Chief People Officer, building the full People function for a fast-scaling mental healthcare startup going public. Designed and implemented programs across talent, culture, performance, learning, and organizational design. Played a role in IPO readiness, acquisition integration, and leadership coaching, anchoring culture through rapid growth and change.
“Kraig was instrumental in building our company from the ground up and taking us public. He united geographically and culturally diverse teams into one family.”
“He brings clarity, strategic insight, and the courage to say what needs to be said—always in service of the team and the mission.”