Dawn Kimball

A dynamic business transformation leader who thrives on building vibrant corporate cultures and accelerating organizational growth. As a seasoned executive with a proven track record of managing a $120M business division, they bring an exceptional ability to unlock human potential and drive remarkable financial outcomes in publicly-traded companies.

Their career highlights showcase an impressive ability to catalyze extraordinary growth, exemplified by orchestrating a stunning 3,650% employee expansion at Belcorp, SA in just 90 days, and achieving 220% workforce growth at Lifecore Biomedical within 24 months. At Williams-Sonoma, Inc., they engineered a remarkable turnaround of a $120M division, leading it to achieve the highest-grossing margin in the brand's history while managing a network of over 300 stores.

Known for their high-energy leadership style and strategic acumen, they excel at working across organizational boundaries as a trusted advisor and coach. Their impact at Charles Schwab was transformative, where they revolutionized talent management and leadership development programs, ensuring a consistent pipeline of exceptional leaders.

At Landec, their strategic organizational restructuring initiatives resulted in $6.1M annualized SG&A savings and a 10% improvement in profit margins. Their expertise extends to building comprehensive HR functions from the ground up, as demonstrated at multiple organizations including Landec, Belcorp USA, Tonic 360, and Shafer Advertising.

Their core competencies encompass:
• Executive Leadership & P&L Management
• Organizational Development & Restructuring
• Learning & Development Program Creation
• Revenue Optimization & Cost Management
• Leadership Development & Executive Coaching
• Talent Acquisition & Management
• Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Initiatives
• Health Benefits Administration
• HR Policy Development & Employee Relations

With a unique ability to challenge conventional thinking and foster innovation, they guide organizations toward sustainable success in highly competitive markets. Their approach combines strategic vision with practical execution, consistently delivering exceptional results through people-focused leadership.