Meet Shawna Stewart

Key Offers:

HR Strategy & Advisory
People & Operations Consulting
Executive Coaching & Leadership Development
Workshop Facilitation

With over a decade of experience in People & Operations leadership, Shawna Stewart has played a critical role in shaping high-growth startups and tech companies. Her expertise spans talent acquisition, organizational strategy, HR technology, and business operations. Shawna has been instrumental in leading companies through rapid growth, acquisitions, and cultural transformations.

As VP of People & Operations at Railz (now part of FIS), Shawna has driven strategic execution, workforce planning, and operational efficiency while ensuring alignment with corporate goals. Previously, as Interim COO at PostBeyond, she successfully navigated the company’s acquisition by Influitive. Her ability to bridge people strategy with business outcomes has earned her recognition from Forbes, Glassdoor, and The HR Awards.

Shawna is a sought-after speaker, mentor, and startup advisor, bringing her expertise to founders and leadership teams across the startup ecosystem

Key Topics:

HR Strategy & Organizational Development
Scaling Startups: People & Operations Best Practices
AI & Employee Engagement
Performance Management & Leadership Coaching
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) Strategy
Mergers & Acquisitions – People & Culture Integration

Career Highlights:

Led PostBeyond’s acquisition & integration into Influitive as Interim COO
Played a key role in Railz’s acquisition by FIS, overseeing talent strategy & business alignment
Developed innovative employee engagement programs like Recognition BINGO, Stayboarding & Innovation Fridays
Drove culture transformation, improving Glassdoor ratings from 2.8 to 4.9 stars
Recognized by Forbes, Glassdoor, Great Place to Work Canada, The HR Awards & The North American Employee Engagement Awards
Featured speaker at Elevate Fest, Tech Talent North, Disrupt HR, SocialHR Camp, TechTO and more
Consulted with multiple startups on HR tech, compliance, and organizational design

Accreditations

  1. CHRP Designation
  2. Bachelor of Psychology, TMU
  3. Graduate Certificate in Human Resources Management, TMU
  4. Crestcom Bulletproof Manager Certification
  5. DMZ Expert-in-Residence
  6. TMU Mentor

Likes and interests:

Outside of work, Shawna is a basketball fanatic (Go Raptors!), a voice actor, and a startup mentor. She’s passionate about the intersection of tech, HR, and AI innovation. When she’s not consulting or coaching, you can find her watching the NBA, traveling, or exploring new creative projects.

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