Siru Niemi
About Siru Niemi
Siru Niemi serves as the Director of Talent at Hellman & Friedman, where he has worked since 2019. He has a strong background in executive coaching and talent management, with previous roles at McKinsey & Company and a diverse educational foundation in finance, marketing, and coaching.
Work at Hellman & Friedman
Siru Niemi has served as the Director of Talent at Hellman & Friedman since 2019. In this role, she has focused on implementing technology-enabled talent management systems aimed at enhancing organizational efficiency. Her position is based in San Francisco, California, where she has contributed to the firm’s strategic HR objectives and played a key role in building large-scale change programs to support business growth.
Education and Expertise
Siru Niemi has pursued extensive education in coaching and organizational development. She studied at New Ventures West, where she became a Certified Integral Coach from 2012 to 2013. Additionally, she achieved certification as a Somatic Coach from the Strozzi Institute between 2014 and 2015. Niemi is also a Certified Enneagram Teacher, with her certification in progress at the Enneagram Institute, and she completed training as an Immunity to Change Facilitator at Minds at Work in 2013.
Background
Before joining Hellman & Friedman, Siru Niemi worked at McKinsey & Company for 12 years, where she held various roles, including Manager of Digital Transformation and Head of People for OrgSolutions. Her experience at McKinsey was primarily based in the San Francisco Bay Area and Silicon Valley. She has a background in Finance and Marketing from Aalto University, which complements her expertise in talent management.
Achievements
Siru Niemi has a demonstrated history of leading teams to achieve strategic HR objectives across multiple continents, including Europe, Africa, and North America. She possesses expertise in executive coaching, focusing on the development of leadership skills within organizations. Her experience in people analytics has contributed to data-driven decision-making in talent management, further enhancing her impact in the field.