Hollie Castro is a board member, advisor, speaker and distinguished business leader with over 25 years’ experience enhancing shareholder value through strategic business growth and transformation at global companies.

A five-time chief people and administration officer with experience spanning Fortune 500 companies to late-stage startups, she has driven ROI and governance of talent investments while architecting cultures that propel IPO/exit readiness and global expansion. Hollie is a trusted advisor to the C-Suite and board, recognized for leading transformations, uniting teams to solve complex challenges, and creating workplaces where employees thrive. She consistently delivers exceptional performance outcomes and significant shareholder value.

Hollie has managed budgets up to $200 million across 90 countries with workforces ranging from 1,500 to 50,000 employees. She is fluent in Italian, Portuguese, French, Spanish, and English. Hollie is a certified board director by Stanford University and NACD, holds an international Master of Business Administration from Thunderbird and a Bachelor of Arts degree from Marlboro College and is certified as an executive coach.