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Lisa Lesko

HR Expert
Chicago, IL

Lisa Lesko is a distinguished human resources executive with over 25 years of experience advancing organizational effectiveness, talent management, leadership development, and change initiatives. 

Renowned for her strategic vision, Lisa has consistently aligned workforce strategies with business objectives to drive sustainable growth across diverse sectors. Lisa spearheaded transformational programs that enhanced employee engagement and repositioned HR as a strategic partner in enterprise success.  Leveraging her deep expertise in organizational design, she guided comprehensive restructuring to support growth imperatives. Her leadership unified HR governance, integrated teams, and enabled a cohesive talent strategy.  

Lisa is committed to collaborative leadership, adaptability, and ongoing improvement. Serving as a mentor to several current Senior Leaders, she actively supports the development of future leaders equipped for today’s dynamic environment.  

Prior to her corporate experience, she spent time in Higher Education as a Career Counselor and Adjunct Professor.

What Lisa'S Clients Say

“In her role as Chief Human Resources Officer, she was a true partner in shaping the culture, capability, and leadership architecture of the organization during a period of significant transformation”

“Lisa is an influential, decisive, and humble leader that builds meaningful relationships, which she then leverages in support of the shared goals. It does not take much for Lisa to inspire respect and trust when you meet her. Her passion for Talent Management and expertise in Change Management arm her with the tools she needs to bring sustainable results to the organization”

Education

  • Master of Arts Degree in Counseling & Educational Psychology, Slippery Rock University (a Pennsylvania State Institution)
  • Bachelor of Arts in Communication, Slippery Rock University (a Pennsylvania State Institution)

Industry Experience

  • Fortune 500
  • Private Equity
  • Technology
  • Consulting Services
  • Consumer Products
  • Telecommunications
  • Higher Education

Areas of Expertise

  • Change Management
  • Transformation
  • Leadership Development
  • Succession Planning

certifications

  • Insights Discovery
  • CSI
  • Change Facilitation
  • AI-Driven Analytics for Supply Chains
  • Leadership Coaching (in progress