Elizabeth McSavaney

VP, Human Resources

I am a senior Human Resources executive recognized for leading large-scale transformation and delivering people strategies that enable business performance and growth. With more than 25 years of cross-sector experience spanning insurance, consumer goods, technology, and government, I bring a disciplined yet human-centered approach to organizational change, culture, and capability building.

At Zurich Canada, I lead the enterprise people strategy and HR transformation agenda, embedding AI-enabled insights, data-driven decision-making, and a culture of inclusion and accountability. My focus is on creating simplicity, elevating leadership effectiveness, and aligning the HR function to deliver measurable business outcomes across a dynamic, growth-focused organization.

As a Board Member of the Pinball Clemons Foundation, I am privileged to contribute to advancing education and opportunity for youth from marginalized communities. This work reinforces my belief that leadership carries an obligation to broaden access and build pathways that allow people, and communities, to thrive.

A bilingual Certified Human Resources Leader (CHRL) with a Bachelor of Science from the University of Ottawa and a Certificate in Alternative Dispute Resolution from the University of Windsor, I combine strategic acumen with operational depth to influence at the executive and board level.

Core Strengths

  • Business & HR Transformation
  • AI & Data-Driven People Strategy
  • Leadership Development & Executive Coaching
  • Organizational Design & Future of Work
  • Culture & Change Leadership
  • Strategic Workforce Planning & Analytics
  • Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Leadership
  • Talent Acquisition & Succession Strategy

All Sessions by Elizabeth McSavaney

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Day 1: Jun 18, 2023

Day 2: Jun 19, 2023