Lisa Suzanne Collie, Sphr, Shrm Scp
About Lisa Suzanne Collie, Sphr, Shrm Scp
Lisa Suzanne Collie serves as the Vice President of Human Resources at Acreage Holdings. She is recognized for her empowering coaching style and innovative problem-solving skills, with extensive experience across various industries including healthcare, spirits manufacturing, and construction management.
Current Role at Acreage Holdings
Lisa Suzanne Collie serves as the Vice President of Human Resources at Acreage Holdings since 2023. In this role, she focuses on enhancing employee engagement and driving performance within the organization. Her responsibilities include building HR strategies that align with the company's goals and fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
Previous Experience at NABIS
Prior to her current position, Collie worked at NABIS as the Chief People Officer and Head of People from 2021 to 2022. During her eight-month tenure, she was instrumental in developing HR initiatives that supported the company's growth in the cannabis distribution sector.
Human Resources Leadership at William Grant & Sons
From 2018 to 2021, Collie held the position of Vice President of Human Resources and Total Rewards at William Grant & Sons, a quality spirits company known for brands like Hendricks Gin and Glenfiddich. Her role involved overseeing HR functions and total rewards programs to enhance employee satisfaction and retention.
Education and Professional Development
Collie has a diverse educational background. She earned a Master's Degree in Human Resources from Keller Graduate School of Management of DeVry University from 2004 to 2006. Additionally, she studied Healthcare Executive at SUNY Empire State College, obtaining a NY State Nursing Home Administrator's License from 2010 to 2011. Her undergraduate studies include a Bachelor of Tourism Management and a year of Public Relations at Mount Saint Vincent University.
Expertise in Human Resources Across Industries
Collie possesses extensive experience in various industries, including B2B cannabis distribution, healthcare, spirits manufacturing, consumer packaged goods (CPG), and construction management. She has a proven track record of building and scaling HR teams, policies, and processes in fast-paced environments, demonstrating her adaptability and strategic approach to human resources.