Testimonials

Lauren is a highly strategic and intuitive people leader with a remarkable ability to identify, attract, and nurture top-tier talent across industries while also shaping the culture and infrastructure that allows organizations to thrive. She moves seamlessly between executive search, leadership coaching, organizational design, and brand advising always with a focus on aligning people strategy to business vision. In addition to her business ethic, Lauren is one of the kindest, warm hearted individuals. She has her client’s best interests in mind personally and professionally, something that’s extremely rare to find today.

— Gina Lucania, Goop, SVP VP, Wholesale Sales & Marketing

“Lauren joined BoF as our first dedicated HR professional. She brings a great mix of experience in large corporates and fast-growing startups, in the US and UK, and was able to quickly come in and assess our people needs, and act as a strong HR partner to the business at all levels. I found her to be a trusted advisor, with excellent judgement and instincts, who brought a great mix of HR best practice, pragmatism and a real human touch. She has a natural ability to build rapport and trust with the teams she works with, and I always appreciated the positive energy and genuine care that she brought to her work. I would love to work with Lauren again.”

— Arsalaan Hyder, Chief Operating Officer

“During my time at The Business of Fashion, Lauren was my key people partner, helping me think through recruitment decisions while simultaneously guiding my own career progression with hands-on advice and input when navigating promotions and goals. I later also worked with lauren at Dr. Barbara Sturm, where she led the people agenda in a fast-paced, global environment, again demonstrating her expertise in talent acquisition, retention and related areas - particularly during the pressure of the pandemic. I’ve come to appreciate her not only as a trusted confidant but friend because of her genuine care and interest in people, helping them progress and develop on their professional and personal journeys.”

—Micheal Edelmmann, 111Skin, CMO

“Lauren has been an incredible partner and sounding board for us as we build the Joonbyrd brand. Not only has she been instrumental in sourcing the right candidates for our founding team, which will be so important for our success, but also in helping us build the framework and foundation for the company culture we’re striving to create. One of Lauren’s unique talents is that she’s able to blend together the needs of the company, while also advocating for employees, helping build trust and an authentic culture that serves everyone. She also has strong emotional intelligence and I trust her judgement and instincts implicitly. I’m so glad we had the chance to work together again and have no doubt I’ll be calling on her for support many times over both professionally and personally in the future!”

—Dr. Alexis Granite, Founder & CEO, Joonbyrd

“Lauren’s network and connections are vast! She has the perfect blend of expertise, strategic comprehension, professionalism, genuine care and warmth, decisiveness and ability to work at pace. This combination, married with her solutions driven attitude and incredible empathy make her the perfect guide and asset to any business in what can typically be a very difficult position. I am always grateful for our professional relationship this is now also a personal friendship that I value.”

— Deborah Gale, SVP of Global Business Development, Dr. Barbara Sturm,

When my business was still very small, you took me under your wing as a mentor and steadily helped me build confidence in myself and my vision. Through your kindness, patience, and thoughtful guidance, you created a safe space for me to grow as both a leader and an individual.

Over the years, you have supported me in every aspect of my business from nurturing strong, collaborative teams to shaping a culture where innovation and relationships thrive. You have an incredible ability to help others see possibilities they might not have recognized in themselves, and you continually encouraged me to trailblaze with courage and clarity.

What stands out most is your unwavering presence during the most difficult and stressful periods. Your fierce support and steady wisdom were a constant guiding light, and I truly would not be the person I am today - nor would my business be where it is without you.

I am deeply grateful for your mentorship, your belief in me, and the lasting impact you have had on my journey.

— Clio Peppiatt, Founder at Clio Peppiat