Asked by the new CEO of a small financial technology company in New York City to serve as Interim Head of Human Resources from May 20, 2016 through September 9, 2016. [HR role had been vacant for 5 months.] Company was going through significant management change, making it all the more difficult to attract candidates and then fill open positions, given the turmoil. Nevertheless, in 3½ months, hired 18 professionals in New York, Hong Kong, Sydney (Australia), Paris (France) and London (England), half of which did not involve using search firms or agencies. [One of those new hires was the future Head of Human Resources.] Modified employment contracts to make them less restrictive. Convinced management to participate in nationally recognized Compensation survey to “map” the company’s employees against their Fintech industry counterparts. Established international permanent transfer policy which provided direction for two executives in the Tokyo office to relocate themselves and their families to the NY metropolitan area to assume new “global” roles at the company headquarters. Directed Immigration counsel to apply for L-1A visa for one of the executives. Challenged the Management Committee to nominate up to 25 candidates for consideration as “Future Leaders”. Narrowed the list down to final 10, many of whom will now be considered candidates for “Executive Coaching”.