Harriet Kulmala
About Harriet Kulmala
Harriet Kulmala is the Director & Senior Human Resources Business Partner at CIBC, with extensive experience in managing HR operations in the financial services sector.
Current Position at CIBC
Harriet Kulmala is currently serving as the Director and Senior Human Resources Business Partner at CIBC. She has been with CIBC, operating in the Greater New York City Area, since 2014. In her role, she is instrumental in implementing HR strategies that align with business objectives, enhancing the overall HR operations within the company.
Previous Role at CIBC Capital Markets
In 2018, Harriet Kulmala worked as the Director and Senior HR Business Partner at CIBC Capital Markets for four months, based in London, United Kingdom. During her tenure, she contributed to the HR department by aligning HR initiatives with the company's strategic goals.
Experience at BNY Mellon
Harriet worked for BNY Mellon as a Senior Human Resources Consultant from 2013 to 2014. Positioned in New York, NY, she brought her extensive HR expertise to the role, improving HR operations and contributing to the company for five months.
Background at Itau-Unibanco
From 2010 to 2013, Harriet served as a Human Resources Business Partner at Itau-Unibanco in New York, NY. Over these three years, she provided critical HR support and was responsible for managing HR activities and ensuring alignment with business needs.
Early Career at Various Financial Institutions
Harriet Kulmala’s early career includes roles at multiple esteemed financial institutions. She worked at Safra National Bank of New York as Temporary Head/Vice President of Human Resources for four months in 2009-2010, Morgon Stanley Investment Management as Human Resources Consultant for six months in 2008-2009, Starr Companies as Senior HR Generalist for ten months in 2007-2008, and Goldman Sachs as Senior CSC for one year in 2006-2007. These varied positions allowed her to gain substantial experience in the financial services sector.