Tara Gallone — CEO
As a Global Talent Acquisition & Talent Management leader, I have a proven track record of driving strategic talent initiatives across industries, including technology, financial services, consumer goods, and retail. From public companies to private enterprises and PE-backed firms, I specialize in aligning talent strategies with business goals to accelerate growth and scalability, with a focus on talent assessment, succession planning, and developing global talent pipelines. I am a trusted partner to senior leaders, delivering talent strategies that drive growth and help build high-performing teams with top talent to support business objectives. Experienced in IPOs and M&A, I have scaled global teams and solved complex challenges to deliver strategic impact. Candidate experience remains a key priority, and I focus on creating processes that engage and inspire talent throughout the hiring journey. Committed to fostering diverse, inclusive teams that drive innovation and a growth mindset, I ensure organizations have the right talent in the right roles at the right time. Specialties: Talent Acquisition, Talent Management, Succession Planning & High-Potential Development, Talent Assessment & Leadership Evaluation, Executive Recruiting & Leadership Hiring, Global Talent Strategy & Workforce Planning, Business Partnership & Organizational Alignment, Change Management & Organizational Transformation, M&A Talent Integration, DE&I Strategy & Implementation, Inclusive Leadership Development, Global Diversity Programs, Talent Analytics & HR Metrics, Strategic Talent Programs & Project Leadership, Employer Branding & Candidate Experience
Stackforce AI infers this person is a Talent Acquisition and Management expert in diverse industries including technology and retail.
Location: Boston, MA, United States
Experience: 26 yrs 1 mo
Skills
- Talent Acquisition
- Talent Management
Career Highlights
- Expert in aligning talent strategies with business goals.
- Proven track record in scaling global teams.
- Strong focus on candidate experience and diversity.
Work Experience
Rocket Software
Vice President, Global Talent Acquisition & Development (4 yrs)
Perry Ellis International
Vice President Talent Acquisition & Talent Management (2 yrs 6 mos)
J. Jill
Senior Director, Talent Management (3 yrs 10 mos)
AutoNation, Inc.
Director, Talent Acquisition (3 yrs 11 mos)
Equinox Fitness
Director of Talent Acquisition (7 mos)
Reebok International, Ltd.
Head of Talent Acquisition - Reebok Brand (4 yrs 10 mos)
Citizens Financial Group
Assistant Vice President, Senior Recruiter Team Lead (6 yrs 4 mos)
Education
MBA at Providence College
Bachelor's at Rhode Island College