TalentRise Appoints President
October 2, 2024 – TalentRise has appointed Peter Petrella as president. “Peter Petrella’s leadership and vision have been instrumental in driving the growth and success of TalentRise,” said Scott Stenclik, CEO of Aleron parent company of TalentRise. “As president, Peter will continue to elevate our capabilities and expand our impact across industries, ensuring that we remain a trusted partner in executive talent acquisition and development. We are confident that under his guidance, TalentRise will continue to thrive and deliver exceptional value to our clients.”
As president, Mr. Petrella will oversee company strategy, drive growth initiatives, and enhance TalentRise’s service offerings to meet the needs of their diverse client base. “He will spearhead the development of innovative talent acquisition solutions and leadership programs that align with the company’s mission to empower organizations with top-tier talent and leadership capabilities,” the firm said. “Additionally, he will be responsible for expanding market reach, fostering strong client relationships, and leading operations to ensure seamless service delivery.”
During Petrella’s tenure, TalentRise has become an industry leader in placing highly skilled leaders in the consumer and industrial manufacturing, financial services, healthcare, nonprofit, professional services, real estate, retail, and technology industries.
“I am excited to take on this new role and continue building on the strong foundation we’ve established at TalentRise,” said Mr. Petrella. “Our focus remains on forging meaningful partnerships and delivering innovative talent solutions that empower organizations to achieve their leadership and growth objectives. I look forward to driving our business forward and exploring new opportunities to support our clients’ evolving needs.”
Founded in 2008 in Chicago, TalentRise provides executive search, interim executive placement, and talent consulting. The firm’s talent optimization model uses data-driven insights to align people and organizational strategies for optimum performance. TalentRise supports companies in nearly every vertical — retail, manufacturing, technology, financial services, healthcare, life sciences, E-commerce, and more — with custom and comprehensive talent acquisition solutions.
Recent Growth
TalentRise recently named Laura Barker as the new director of coaching and leadership development. “Laura’s profound expertise in leadership coaching and her diverse experience in various industries make her a valuable addition to our team,” said Kristen Fox Lampert, practice leader, coaching and leadership development of TalentRise. “We are confident that Laura’s contributions will significantly enhance our coaching and leadership development offerings, providing our clients with the tools and insights they need to excel.”
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Ms. Barker has over 20 years of business experience in human resources and project management, specializing in compensation and benefit program design, talent management, and performance improvement programs. She has international corporate experience relating to cultural transformation related to mergers and acquisitions. Ms. Barker has partnered with small, mid-market, and large national and international companies across a variety of industries, including pharmaceutical, hospitality, employee engagement, supply chain, and food manufacturing. During her career, she has gained experience from various roles with United World Coaches, Ozery Family Bakery, Women Leaders in Pharma, CSI Stars, AccorHotels, Sierra Supply Chain Services, and Fairmont Hotels and Resorts.
In March, TalentRise named Ms. Fox Lampert as leader of its coaching and leadership development practice. She is focused on expanding TalentRise’s coaching and leadership development offerings, including fast start coaching and mental fitness for leaders programming. “Kristen’s thoughtful approach to coaching and leadership development is truly one-of-a-kind,” said Mr. Petrella. “She has played a vital role in setting up our executive hires for success both in and outside of the workplace. We know that our coaching and leadership development practice is in great hands with Kristen moving forward and that she’ll continue to make a positive impact for our clients and the individuals who lead them.”
Ms. Fox Lampert has served as a talent consultant and leadership coach for TalentRise since 2019. Most notably, she developed TalentRise’s fast start coaching program, a three-month executive integration coaching program that dozens of the firm’s executive placements have participated in. Fast start coaching continues to provide value to newly onboarded executives and leaders as they navigate a new culture, engage their teams, and build relationships during their first 90-days on the job.
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Contributed by Scott A. Scanlon, Editor-in-Chief and Dale M. Zupsansky, Executive Editor – Hunt Scanlon Media