About

She's Done the Work.
Not Just Advised On It.

Full-stack HR executive  ยท  CEO partner
Operator across growth, restructuring, and M&A

Anne Walker
Summary

Executive Operator. People Strategist. CEO Partner.

Anne Walker helps growth-stage CEOs strengthen leadership teams, raise performance standards, and modernize People operations so the company scales without organizational drag.

Unlike traditional HR consultants, she operates at the executive level and integrates leadership accountability, organizational design for growth, performance rigor, and AI-enabled People workflows.

Anne brings full-stack HR operational leadership and strategic business partnership across multiple business cycles, including rapid growth, restructuring, and M&A integration. CEOs gain clarity, speed, and better decision-making without expanding overhead.

Outside of work, Anne is a certified service dog trainer.

Problem Solver

Anne Is Ideal for CEOs and Founders Asking:

"Why aren't we hiring strong enough leaders?"
"Why does performance feel inconsistent?"
"Why am I still in the middle of people drama?"
"Why don't my execs operate like a real team?"
"Who replaces my VP if they leave?"
"Why does growth feel messy?"
"Why does HR feel reactive instead of proactive?"
Target Client Profile

LEVEL 110 works best with:

  • 200 to 1,200 employees
  • Established revenue base
  • Small but functional HR team (3 to 8 people)
  • Founder or CEO seeking a strategic thought partner
  • Board expecting operational and leadership maturity
  • Organization entering its next phase, not in survival mode
Focus and Value

What We Deliver:

  • Accelerate hiring to meet current and future demand
  • Strengthen performance rigor and accountability
  • Clarify roles and operating structure across teams
  • Enhance succession planning and leadership continuity
  • Develop and lead an HR function that scales with the business
Impact and Outcomes

Organizational Drag Removed. Results Measured.

Growth Engine

Improved quality of hire by 27% and reduced time-to-fill by 25%, accelerating leadership and revenue-critical hiring.

Investment Stability

Led 20 M&A integrations, retaining 95% of identified critical talent to ensure leadership continuity.

Organizational Accountability

Revitalized performance management, increasing completion rates 27%, goal attainment 13%, and meaningful manager discussions 60%.

Team Performance

Elevated team performance by 15% through targeted assessments and executive coaching.

Executive Team Success

Improved leadership effectiveness by 12% in one year, measured by pre- and post-program direct report assessments.

Engagement Health

Increased employee engagement by 15% and achieved 85%+ satisfaction rates across leadership and development initiatives.

Background

Experience and Credentials

Company Experience

Lynk Remote Technologies
Aristocrat
Stone Brewing
Calendly
GlobalFoundries
Activision Blizzard
Qualcomm

Education

B.A., Psychology
UC San Diego
M.B.A.
San Diego State University
Certified Executive Coach
Columbia University

Certifications

Senior Professional in HR (SPHR)
HRCI

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