Pamela Gage

Chief People Officer, Head of People, Vice President of People

Austin, TX, United States

Career Q&A

What role(s)/title(s) do you want to be hired for?

Chief People Officer

Head of People

Vice President of People

My Experience

Job Title/Role

Industry

Years in Role

Chief People Officer

Legal: tech & professional services

1 year

VP People

Technology

4 years

People Leader

Technology

13 years

What is your availability?

Contract

Freelancer

Full Time

In Office

Part Time

Remote

My top 3 countries where I'm authorized to work

United States

Why are you looking for a new opportunity?

I’m re-entering the market after a short break and am focused on senior People leadership opportunities with mission-driven organizations that value both strategic partnership and hands-on execution as they scale.

What are the top three things that you like doing the most in your work?

Shaping People & Human Capital Strategy — aligning talent, culture, and operating models with business goals.

Leading Organizational Transformation — building and evolving people infrastructure during periods of growth, change, or scale.

Partnering with Executives & Boards — serving as a trusted advisor on leadership, succession, and culture.

What do you see as your strongest skills, and what are your key challenges?

Strengths:

I’m a global Chief People Officer with 17+ years of experience partnering with CEOs, Boards, and private equity sponsors to build, scale, and transform organizations across high-growth, PE-backed, mid-market, and enterprise environments. I’m often brought in at critical inflection points—rapid growth, M&A, leadership transitions, and operating model transformation—to design and implement modern, scalable people functions from the ground up.

Key Challenges:

Because I thrive in complex, fast-changing environments, I’m most fulfilled in roles where there is real opportunity to build, evolve, and have impact. I’m intentional about choosing organizations that value thoughtful people leadership and are ready to invest in scalable systems, strong leadership, and culture.

What type of work environments do you prefer?

I thrive in mission-driven, people-centric organizations with engaged, values-driven leadership—whether founder-led or PE-backed—where the People function is viewed as a strategic partner. I prefer environments that are collaborative, transparent, and comfortable with change, particularly during periods of growth or transformation, and where strong culture, thoughtful people strategy, and data-informed decision-making are valued.

What degrees, certifications, licenses, additional education, and/or professional training have you received?

I hold a degree in Psychology, which continues to be foundational to how I lead—shaping how I understand human behavior, motivation, decision-making, and organizational dynamics. I’ve complemented this academic foundation with ongoing professional development and certifications through SHRM and HRCI, ensuring my practice stays current, compliant, and aligned with evolving best practices. I’m deeply committed to continuous learning and regularly invest in executive education, leadership development, and people analytics to stay ahead of changes in the workplace, strengthen my effectiveness as a strategic advisor, and continuously refine how I support leaders, teams, and organizations through growth and change.

Keywords / Skills

People & Human Capital Strategy

Organizational Transformation

Executive & Board Advisory

Scaling Organizations

Global HR Leadership

M&A Integration

Talent & Leadership Development

Culture & Change Management

PE-Backed & Founder-Led Environments

If offered a new position, do you need to give a notice, and if so, how long?

No formal notice required; I’m flexible and can accommodate a mutually agreed-upon start date.

Optional - Feel free to share something unique about yourself personally or professionally below.

I lead with a servant leadership mindset and a deep commitment to accountability, integrity, and long-term value creation—for both the business and its people. Outside of work, I co-own a small organic farm with my husband, daughter, three adopted dogs, a herd of Wagyu cattle, and 28 bee hives. I’m a lifelong learner and passionate foodie, and I enjoy family time, adventures on the farm, traveling, outdoor activities, and music. CliftonStrengths Top 5: Responsibility, Positivity, Includer, Achiever, Relator Personality type: ENTJ-A (Commander)

Pamela Gage

Chief People Officer, Head of People, Vice President of People

Austin, TX, United States

Tags

Contract

Freelancer

Full Time

In Office

Part Time

Remote

Career Q&A

What role(s)/title(s) do you want to be hired for?

My Experience

Job Title/Role

Industry

Years in Role

Chief People Officer

Legal: tech & professional services

1 year

VP People

Technology

4 years

People Leader

Technology

13 years

What is your availability?

My top 3 countries where I'm authorized to work

Why are you looking for a new opportunity?

What are the top three things that you like doing the most in your work?

What do you see as your strongest skills, and what are your key challenges?

Strengths:

Key Challenges:

What type of work environments do you prefer?

What degrees, certifications, licenses, additional education, and/or professional training have you received?

Keywords / Skills

If offered a new position, do you need to give a notice, and if so, how long?

Optional - Feel free to share something unique about yourself personally or professionally below.

Pamela Gage

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