Ladan Saeid
Ladan Saeid is a seasoned change management executive with over two decades of experience leading organizational transformation across diverse industries, including manufacturing, life sciences, technology, retail, financial services, and distribution. As Senior Director of Change Management at Sysco, she plays a pivotal role in driving enterprise-wide change initiatives, ensuring alignment between strategy, culture, and people. Her leadership is marked by a commitment to purposeful transformation, operational growth, and sustained employee engagement.
Ladan brings deep expertise across business transformation, HR and Finance modernization, Mergers & Acquisitions, and large-scale technology implementations—anchored by a passion for fostering change-resilient, high-performing cultures. She is known for her strategic vision, data-driven insights, and ability to build scalable change management frameworks that enable organizations to adapt and thrive. With a master’s degree in Industrial-Organizational Psychology from The Chicago School, she combines research-based practices with practical solutions to influence behavior, enhance performance, and lead organizations through complexity.
Throughout her career, Ladan has been a trusted advisor to executive leadership, guiding over 100 transformation initiatives—from digital acceleration to organizational redesign. A passionate advocate for authenticity, service, and continuous improvement, she brings a human-centered approach to every engagement. Beyond her professional role, she is a dedicated volunteer and lifelong supporter of youth mental health and crisis intervention.
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What do you attribute your success to?
My success is a reflection of the many incredible leaders who have shown up along the way and helped shape me into who I am today. People are the greatest assets in any journey, and I’m deeply grateful for those who have made a lasting impact on mine.
What’s the best career advice you’ve ever received?
A piece of advice that continues to ground me: Work will always be there, but the memories you make with those you love are what truly last.
What advice would you give to young women entering your industry?
The advice I often share: Be the driver of your career, not the passenger. No one else can define success for you—so take the wheel and go after what you want.
What are the biggest challenges or opportunities in your field right now?
I see artificial intelligence (AI) as both a challenge and an opportunity. The pace of change has accelerated tenfold since COVID, and with AI, that rate will only continue to increase. We’re all navigating a degree of cognitive overload with the sheer volume of information coming at us daily. Yet, I view AI as an opportunity—to help us slow down in the right ways, focus on what truly matters, and ultimately accelerate how we learn, adapt, and grow.
What values are most important to you in your work and personal life?
Integrity is the core value that guides both my personal and professional life. To me, it means staying true to a strong moral and ethical compass—even when it’s difficult or comes at a personal cost. It’s the principle I return to when making decisions and navigating challenges.