As a globally experienced CHRO and change catalyst, Alison James has helped enterprises like BIC, Life Technologies, Gateway, and Mars, Inc., unlock the power of high-performing teams, develop diverse leadership, and build scalable multinational operations through her work leading HR, organizational development, and business strategy. Currently, she is the executive director for the BIC Corporate Foundation and founder of Page 2 Consulting, a boutique organizational development consulting group. Alison is an active strategic advisor for local NGOs in her community and also trains seeing-eye dogs for Guiding Eyes for the Blind. She earned her bachelor’s degree in management studies from the University of Bradford in the UK, and holds a certificate in organizational development from the NTL Institute for Behavioral Sciences. A dual US/UK citizen, Alison has lived in the UK, France, China, and the US, has led teams in 60+ countries, and is passionate about the power of collaboration, connection, and inclusion as a means of driving growth.