Hi, I'm Leticia Faria - Founder at Essential Growth Advisory
I am passionate about scaling organizations by aligning human potential with business goals. I thrive in high-growth, global environments where culture, performance, and strategy intersect to drive results.
At a glance
Curated signals on strengths, focus areas, and how they can help.
Managed over 500 team members and scaled organizations from 200 to 2500 employees at companies like SumUp.
Currently acts as a Founder at Essential Growth Advisory and a Board Member at Talent Academy.
Offers expertise in organizational design, HR strategy, and ESG governance to support high-growth companies.
🚀 Career trajectory
Tech Ecosystem Integration
Built foundational leadership experience at major tech players like Google and high-growth firms.
✦ Tech Operations
✦ Early Stage Growth
Executive HR & Operations
Transitioned into senior COO and CHRO roles to drive large-scale people and revenue strategy.
✦ Executive Management
✦ Scale-up
Strategic Advisory & Governance
Shifted focus toward board participation and independent consulting to guide diverse enterprises.
✦ Board Member
✦ Founder
💪🏻 Superpowers
Hyper-Scale Operational Architect
Engineering performance at rapid growth stages
✦ Scaled workforce ten-fold from 200 to 2500 employees.
✦ Maintained 10x revenue growth throughout major organizational expansion.
✦ Standardized operational performance across Europe and the Americas.
People & Performance Strategist
Cultivating culture to drive business outcomes
✦ Applied organizational design expertise to optimize team output.
✦ Implemented data-driven OKR frameworks for high-stakes environments.
✦ Built sustainable performance cultures within complex global matrix organizations.
ESG-Centric Governance Leader
Governing for sustainability and long-term impact
✦ Advises boards on governance, sustainability, and ESG integration.
✦ Combines corporate strategy with modern ethical leadership certifications.
✦ Aligns executive decision-making with long-term ecological and social value.
I'm excited about
✦ Seeking opportunities to join innovative boards that prioritize sustainable growth.
✦ Exploring strategic partnerships to scale EGrowth advisory services globally.
✦ Looking to engage with peer communities focused on modern governance and ESG.
I can help with
✦ Provide expert guidance on scaling internal teams while maintaining high performance culture.
✦ Offer frameworks for implementing effective OKR systems in rapid-growth startups.
✦ Consult on ESG integration and board-level governance for maturing tech companies.
I would love your help on
✦ Connect with fellow board members discussing the future of corporate governance.
✦ Gain insights into emerging challenges for CHROs operating in global markets.
✦ Find collaborative partners for projects involving high-level human capital strategy.