Professional Summary
Professional Overview
Greg Gillas is a seasoned HR executive with over 20 years of experience driving strategic HR initiatives and leading large-scale organizational transformations. As the Senior Partner at The Loring Group, he leverages his deep expertise in talent management, change management, and HR operations to help clients navigate complex business challenges and achieve their strategic objectives.
Experience Summary
Current Role
As Senior Partner at The Loring Group, Greg is responsible for providing strategic HR advisory services to the firm's diverse client portfolio. He works closely with C-suite executives to assess their talent needs, optimize organizational structures, and implement best-in-class HR practices that drive business performance. Greg's strategic insights and hands-on approach have been instrumental in helping clients enhance employee engagement, streamline HR processes, and build high-performing teams.
Career Progression
Prior to joining The Loring Group, Greg held several senior HR leadership roles at prominent technology companies, including Citrix, KATERRA, and AMD. As the Vice President of Human Resources at Citrix, he spearheaded the company's global HR transformation, modernizing talent acquisition, employee development, and HR service delivery. At KATERRA, he served as the Vice President of Human Resources, leading the HR integration and change management efforts during a period of rapid growth and organizational change.
Earlier in his career, Greg held various HR leadership positions at Hewlett-Packard, where he demonstrated his expertise in compensation, benefits, and HR operations. He was instrumental in driving the integration of HR functions and processes during the company's acquisitions and divestitures.
Academic Background
Greg holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration from the University of California, Berkeley, with a focus on Human Resources Management.
Areas of Expertise
- Talent Management and Organizational Design
- HR Strategy and Transformation
- Change Management and Culture Optimization
- Compensation and Benefits Administration
- HR Operations and Service Delivery
Professional Impact
Greg's strategic HR initiatives have had a significant impact on the organizations he has served. At Citrix, he led the implementation of a new HR service delivery model that improved employee satisfaction and reduced HR operating costs by 15%. At KATERRA, he spearheaded the integration of the HR function during a period of rapid growth, ensuring a seamless transition and enabling the company to scale its workforce effectively.
Conclusion
With his extensive experience in HR leadership and his proven track record of driving organizational transformation, Greg Gillas is a trusted advisor to clients seeking to optimize their human capital and achieve sustainable business growth. In his role as Senior Partner at The Loring Group, he continues to leverage his expertise to help organizations navigate the evolving HR landscape and create high-performing, engaged workforces.