Farrell Redwine

Farrell Redwine

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Chief People Officer in Residence & Strategic Advisor
Seattle, Washington, United States

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  • livingHR Inc
    Chief People Officer in Residence & Strategic Advisor
    livingHR Inc
    Jun 2024 - Current (2 years 3 months)
    In this role I serve as a strategic advisor to livingHR client organizations and as the internal Chief People Officer for the livingHR team. On the client side, I work with PE-backed, high-growth, and Fortune 1000 CEOs, CHROs, Chief People Officers, and senior leaders on workforce strategy, organizational design, leadership development, and culture transformation, helping organizations navigate change and build the people systems that enable performance and resilience. It is a community I have been connected to for years, and this role is an extension of that trust, partnering with clients and the livingHR team on the people, organization, and leadership challenges that matter most.
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    Founder, Principal Advisor
    Redwine Group Collective LLC
    Dec 2012 - Current (13 years 9 months)
    Redwine Group Collective is a leadership architecture advisory working with C-suite executives and women leaders navigating organizational inflection points: transformation, leadership transition, AI-era workforce design, and culture under pressure. I work with clients on diagnosing leadership debt, the accumulated cost of deferred investment in pipeline, capability, and culture, and designing the people systems and leadership architecture required to move through transformation with clarity and cohesion. This includes direct coaching with senior leaders on the adaptive capacity, presence, and decision-making required to lead through sustained uncertainty, not just manage it. Faculty partner with Eckerd College/Center for Creative Leaders
  • Nordstrom
    EVP, Chief Human Resources Officer
    Nordstrom
    Jun 2016 - Sep 2023 (7 years 4 months)
    Advanced through progressive leadership roles to serve as Executive Vice President & Chief Human Resources Officer, leading enterprise‑wide people strategy during a period of significant organizational change. Partnered closely with the CEO, executive leadership team, and Board of Directors to strengthen leadership capability, modernize HR systems, and support the company through digital transformation, restructuring, and evolving customer expectations. Led business partners and specialist teams across talent, learning, DEI, employee communications, HR operations, total rewards and organizational development, building scalable systems that improved clarity, alignment, and employee experience across the company.
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    Senior HR Leader, Organizational Effectiveness, Diversity Leadership & Talent Strategy
    Barclays Investment Bank Lehman Brothers
    Sep 2006 - Mar 2013 (6 years 7 months)
    Led global HR functions across Lehman Brothers and Barclays Capital through the collapse, post-crisis integration, and organizational transformation that followed — one of the most consequential periods in modern financial services. Led global talent, leadership, diversity and organizational effectiveness teams driving enterprise wide initiatives, including the design and build‑out of a global HR shared services team. Strengthened leadership capability, stabilized teams, and supported employees through uncertainty and rapid change.
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    Human Resources Director, Talent & Organizational Development Leader
    Time Inc AOL Time Warner
    Jan 2002 - Jan 2006 (4 years 1 month)
    Held HR leadership roles across AOL Time Warner and Time Inc., supporting teams across all brands — including editorial, digital, film and movie studios, and corporate functions — during a period of rapid industry evolution and organizational change. Partnered closely with the executive team and CHRO to strengthen leadership capability, elevate talent practices, and support organizational effectiveness across diverse creative and corporate environments. Led enterprise initiatives focused on executive development, performance management, diversity, and community relations, helping leaders navigate growth, transformation, and shifting industry demands. Built early systems and programs that improved manager effectiveness, enhanced employee ex
  • AchieveForum A Korn Ferry Company
    Senior Consultant, Customer Experience Practice
    AchieveForum A Korn Ferry Company
    Jan 2000 - Jan 2002 (2 years 1 month)
    Served as a Customer Experience Practice senior consultant and facilitator with AchieveForum (formerly Forum Corporation, later acquired by Korn Ferry), partnering with global clients to strengthen leadership capability, improve team effectiveness, and build scalable learning experiences. Designed and facilitated leadership development programs for global clients across industries. Partnered with senior leaders and HR executives to diagnose leadership needs, customize learning solutions, and deliver high‑impact experiences that improved communication, coaching, decision‑making, and team effectiveness. Deepened expertise in facilitation, adult learning, and leadership behavior change — capabilities that continue to anchor my advisory and coa
  • ExxonMobil Corporation
    HR Leader, Business Partner, Organizational Effectiveness Consultant
    ExxonMobil Corporation
    Jan 1993 - Jan 2000 (7 years 1 month)
    Served in progressive HR leadership roles across corporate, field, and refinery environments, supporting large‑scale operations in one of the world’s most complex and highly regulated industries. Partnered with leaders across business units to strengthen people operations, workforce planning, employee engagement, and organizational effectiveness in environments where safety, precision, and operational continuity were paramount. Acted as a trusted HR advisor and business partner to senior leaders, frontline supervisors, and operational teams, navigating the unique dynamics of refinery and field settings while ensuring alignment with corporate strategy and global HR standards. Led initiatives spanning labor relations, performance management,
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  • American University
    Master's Degree, Organization Development
    American University
  • Cornell University
    Bachelor's Degree, Industrial & Labor Relations
    Cornell University
  • Greenwich Academy
    High School Diploma
    Greenwich Academy
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    2019 Most Influential Women in Corporate America
    Jul
    Savoy magazine released their 2019 Most Influential Women in Corporate America listing in their Summer edition. The full list can be viewed online at SavoyNetwork.com. The Savoy Most Influential Women in Corporate America feature is the definitive listing of African American Women achievers impacting corporate America. With expertise in a range of industries, the Savoy 2019 Most Influential Women in Corporate America embody talent, leadership and grace while executing critical roles for some of the largest corporations in the world.
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