Skill set
Diana in a few words
I help founders, CEOs, and leadership teams build scalable, resilient businesses by aligning strategy, operations, and people. With 20+ years in leadership, including as a VP of HR, I focus on optimizing business processes, increasing efficiency, and designing structures that drive revenue and long-term success—all while fostering the right environment for teams to thrive in high-growth environments.
🔹 Expert in: Business strategy, operational efficiency, leadership development, M&A integration, and organizational design.
🔹 What I do: Build agile structures, streamline decision-making, and create systems that support growth, profitability, and adaptability.
🔹 Industries: AdTech, FinTech, and fast-growing tech-driven businesses.
🔹 My focus: Scaling sustainably isn’t just about hiring fast—it’s about building the right structures, shaping a performance-driven culture, and ensuring leadership makes data-driven decisions that fuel business success.
Let’s talk about how to structure your fast-growing business for scalability, resilience, and long-term success.
Experience
- FleetcorHR DirectorMarch 2013 - October 2019 (6 years and 7 months)Eastern Cape, South AfricaGlobal business payments company that provides specialized payment products and services to businesses, helping them manage and control their expenses. Fleetcor operates in multiple industries such as transportation, lodging, and corporate travel, with a focus on optimizing business efficiency, reducing costs, and enhancing financial control for its clients.HR DirectorDeveloped and implemented strategic HR initiatives to improve organisational performance and employee satisfaction. Led and managed all aspects of HR operations, including recruitment, benefits, and employee relations.• Led 4 M&A and post-merger integration.• Promoted Employer Brand. Achievements:• Supported the handover of the Eastern European business, which consisted of 600 employees and contributed 40% of the overall European revenue, to a young, inexperienced CEO. Coached the new CEO, driving 20% year-over-year business growth and completing a successful M&A, doubling the size of the acquired business.• Developed and implemented a tailored onboarding and mentorship plan, ensuring a smooth leadership transition and alignment across key stakeholders.• Retained and strengthened the C-level leadership team, maintaining stability and supporting company growth during the transition.• Facilitated the new CEO's promotion to lead the North American region, contributing to the company's global expansion.
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Education
- CIPDKingston University of London2019CIPD
- International HR Management HR MANAGERLomonosov State University2003International HR Management HR MANAGER