Elena Martinella, Cpa, Ca
About Elena Martinella, Cpa, Ca
Elena Martinella is the Chief People Officer at Hatch, where she leads the HR function and focuses on enhancing employee engagement and productivity. She holds a Bachelor of Commerce from Ryerson University and has extensive experience in human resources, previously serving as Global Human Resources Director at Hatch and in senior roles at Ernst & Young.
Work at Hatch
Elena Martinella currently serves as the Chief People Officer at Hatch, a position she has held since 2023. In this role, she leads the Human Resources function, focusing on creating a productive and engaging workplace. Prior to this, she worked as the Global Human Resources Director from 2022 to 2023, where she was responsible for enhancing employee engagement and productivity. Additionally, she served as the Associate & Global Practice Director for Mobility & Compensation from 2015 to 2022. Her leadership at Hatch has contributed to the company’s recognition as one of Canada’s Top Employers and Best Managed Companies.
Education and Expertise
Elena Martinella studied at Ryerson University, where she earned a Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com.) degree with a focus on Accounting and Business/Management from 1993 to 1997. Her educational background provides a strong foundation for her expertise in human resources and organizational management. She is a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) and Chartered Accountant (CA), which further enhances her qualifications in financial and business management.
Background
Elena Martinella began her career at Ernst & Young, where she worked for 18 years as a Senior Manager from 1997 to 2015 in Toronto. This experience equipped her with extensive knowledge in financial services and management, which she later applied in her roles at Hatch. Her transition to Hatch marked a significant shift towards human resources and employee engagement, where she has since focused on enhancing workplace culture and productivity.
Achievements
Throughout her career, Elena Martinella has been instrumental in supporting Hatch's international recognition in innovation, sustainability, and project management excellence. Her contributions to the leadership team have played a key role in the company's accolades, including being recognized as one of Canada’s Top Employers and Best Managed Companies. Her work emphasizes the importance of employee engagement and productivity in achieving organizational success.