Michelle is the Chief People & Culture Officer at Security Compass, a leading software security firm based in Toronto. She has extensive experience in progressively senior leadership roles within top recruitment firms before transitioning to People & Culture in the tech and consulting sectors. Michelle has played a pivotal role in helping multiple tech founders scale their companies by building robust employer brands and recruitment functions, developing people operations that foster talent growth, and relentlessly focusing on evolving corporate culture. She remains deeply engaged in the People & Culture and tech communities, serving as a board member, mentor, advisor, and speaker.
“Tech Talent North (TTN) – Eastern Edition is a unique event in Canada that really leverages the power of our community. In one jam packed day, we bring People and Culture leaders and innovators together to share their learnings and best practices. The conference is laser focused on tech-sector experiences and on tactical strategies and innovations. You don’t want to miss our 2024 Eastern Edition conference!”
–Stephanie Hollingshead,
CEO at TAP Network
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Tech Talent North 2022 in Vancouver is going to be a very special event. Not only will this be HR Tech Group’s 10th anniversary conference, it will also be Canada’s first major in-person people and culture conference in almost 2 years! We are thrilled to be bringing the tech community back together face-to-face to learn, share new ideas and connect with peers. We’re also very excited to be launching an Eastern Edition of Tech Talent North in Toronto this fall. With Eastern and Western conferences happening annually, tech sector people and culture leaders have a great opportunity to connect with and learn from peers across the country.
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