Regional/Global Organization Development Head

Cornerstone Global Partners (CGP Group); Greater London; On-site; GBP 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global technology firm is looking for a Regional/Global Head of Organizational Development & Mergers & Acquisitions based in London. The role involves leading the organization's development strategy and overseeing HR processes during mergers and acquisitions globally. The ideal candidate will have over 15 years of experience, ideally from a consulting background, and the ability to work in a fast-paced, multinational environment. The position requires strong organizational design skills and effective communication with executive leaders.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience across Organizational Development, HR transformation, and M&A.
• Mandatory experience in a management consulting firm.
• Proven experience leading M&A HR workstreams in multinational organizations.

Responsibilities

• Lead the global OD strategy to support rapid expansion.
• Design and implement organizational structures and governance frameworks.
• Drive major global transformation initiatives.
• Partner with senior executives to drive culture evolution and leadership development.
• Build scalable OD methodologies and playbooks for global rollout.
• Lead HR workstreams across the M&A lifecycle—from due diligence to integration.

Skills

Organizational Development

Change Management

HR Transformation

Communication Skills

Executive Influence

Executive communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business or related field

Master’s degree preferred

Job description

Job Description: Regional/Global Head of Organizational Development & M&A

Location: London, United Kingdom

Client: A publicly traded global leading technology company with 300,000+ employees

Regions Covered: Europe (primary), North America, Middle East

Travel: Global, as required

About the Company

Our client is a publicly traded global technology leader undergoing significant international expansion, including major acquisitions and integrations. With more than 300,000 employees worldwide, the company is building a future-ready organizational model and strengthening its global capability through strategic M&A and advanced organizational development initiatives.

Position Overview

We are seeking a highly experienced Regional/Global Head of Organizational Development & Mergers & Acquisitions (OD & M&A) to architect, lead, and execute the company’s global OD strategy while driving M&A HR workstreams across Europe, North America, and the Middle East.

Based in London, this role plays a pivotal part in shaping organizational design, capability building, post-merger integration, and long-term workforce planning during a period of rapid global growth.

The ideal candidate brings a strong management consulting background (mandatory)—from top-tier or reputable consulting firms—with additional experience in corporate environments, especially during periods of transformation and international expansion.

Key Responsibilities

Organizational Development Leadership

• Lead the global OD strategy to support rapid expansion and evolving business models.
• Design and implement organizational structures, operating models, governance frameworks, and capability-building programs.
• Develop global workforce planning models, talent segmentation frameworks, and organizational health metrics.
• Partner with senior executives to drive culture evolution and leadership development initiatives.
• Build scalable OD methodologies and playbooks for global implementation.
• Lead HR workstreams across the entire M&A lifecycle—from due diligence to integration and post-merger evaluation.
• Conduct organizational assessments, cultural due diligence, synergy mapping, and leadership evaluations for acquisition targets.
• Partner with Corporate Development, Finance, Legal, and Business Unit leaders to ensure successful integrations.
• Oversee change management, communications, workforce transition planning, and organizational alignment of acquired entities.
• Develop global M&A HR playbooks, frameworks, and best-practice integration models.

Regional & Global Leadership

• Serve as the senior OD & M&A leader for Europe, while providing oversight for projects in North America and the Middle East.
• Advise regional and global executives on organizational effectiveness and integration strategies.
• Ensure alignment between global transformation strategy and regional execution.
• Lead and mentor a global OD/M&A team.

Strategic Planning & Change Management

• Drive major global transformation initiatives, including restructuring, capability development, and cultural shifts.
• Design and execute change management strategies for high-impact organizational transitions.
• Establish KPIs and performance measurement frameworks for organizational effectiveness and integration success.
• Present insights and recommendations to the Executive Committee and Board-level stakeholders.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Organizational Development, Psychology, Engineering, or related field; Master’s degree preferred.
• Mandatory experience in a management consulting firm (e.g., organizational transformation, strategy, M&A advisory).
• Preferably combined with corporate experience in OD, HR transformation, or M&A integration roles.
• 15+ years of experience across Organizational Development, HR transformation, and M&A.
• Proven experience leading M&A HR workstreams in multinational organizations.
• Strong expertise in organizational design methodologies, change management, workforce planning, and cultural integration.
• Experience in large-scale, matrixed, publicly traded organizations; technology sector highly preferred.
• Exceptional executive-level communication and influencing skills.
• Ability to operate effectively in fast-paced, high-growth, and globally complex environments.
• Willingness to travel internationally.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in a global technology or engineering-driven organization.
• Certifications in OD, change management, or leadership development (e.g., Prosci, Korn Ferry, CCL).
• Experience developing global OD and M&A playbooks or frameworks.
• Strong executive presence and experience advising senior leadership teams.