Kristian Gaetano
About Kristian Gaetano
Kristian Gaetano serves as the Chief Operating Officer at Achievers, a position he has held since 2019. With a background in psychology and human resources, he has played a significant role in enhancing employee recognition and engagement solutions.
Work at Achievers
Kristian Gaetano joined Achievers in 2011 and has held multiple positions within the organization. He currently serves as Chief Operating Officer, a role he has occupied since 2019. Prior to this, he was the Sr. Director of Revenue Operations & Transformation from 2018 to 2019. Gaetano also worked as Manager of Customer Success from 2011 to 2014 and later as Director of Customer Success from 2017 to 2018. His tenure at Achievers has been marked by his involvement in leveraging the Achievers Employee Experience Platform to enhance workplace culture.
Board Membership at Wilet
Since 2022, Kristian Gaetano has been a Member of the Board of Advisors at Wilet. This role allows him to contribute his expertise in employee engagement and organizational development, drawing on his extensive background in human resources and operational leadership.
Education and Expertise
Kristian Gaetano holds a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Wilfrid Laurier University, which he completed from 2000 to 2004. He also earned a Post Graduate Certificate in Human Resources Management from Seneca College in 2006. Additionally, he studied at Erickson Coaching International, where he focused on The Art and Science of Coaching and obtained International Coaches Federation Certification. His educational background supports his professional roles in HR and organizational development.
Professional Background
Before his current role at Achievers, Kristian Gaetano worked in various HR and management positions. He served as a National Recruitment Consultant at Grant Thornton LLP from 2006 to 2007 and as an HR Business Partner at Vale Inco from 2008 to 2009. He also held the position of Business Development & Partner Relationship Manager at the Rotman School of Management, University of Toronto, from 2009 to 2011. His career began in HR, where he developed foundational skills that have informed his leadership style.
Achievements in Employee Engagement
Kristian Gaetano has played a significant role in transforming workplaces through innovative employee recognition and engagement solutions at Achievers. He has been instrumental in empowering organizations to create exceptional employee experiences, fostering a culture of appreciation and belonging within the workplace. His leadership in various roles has contributed to the overall success of Achievers in the employee engagement sector.