Howard Tiegel
Howard is Chief People & Culture Officer with over 25 years’ experience in human capital leadership, specializing in organizational transformation, global HR strategy and cultural integration. He is a builder of high-performing teams, a driver of leadership development, and a champion of people-centric growth in complex, cross-border environments.
Prior to joining Atheneum in 2025, he served as Chief Human Resources Officer for leading global firms across financial services, trading, airlines, and venture capital-backed companies, and has also been a human resources consultant and practicing employment lawyer during his career.
Fast facts about Howard:
Alma mater: Cornell University (BS), Hofstra University (JD/MBA)
Location: New York City
Language(s): English
Ideal expert session: Satya Nadella (CEO, Microsoft), on leading with empathy while driving performance at scale