Natalie Simms
About Natalie Simms
Natalie Simms is a Vice President of Practice Management at TD Insurance, with extensive experience in human resources and business operations. She has held various leadership roles at TD and Broadridge, and is an advocate for diversity and inclusion within the organization.
Current Role at TD Insurance
Natalie Simms holds the position of AVP Human Resources at TD Insurance, a role she has occupied since 2016. In this capacity, she oversees various HR functions, focusing on enhancing employee engagement and organizational culture. Additionally, she has served as AVP Practice Management since 2020, where she is responsible for strategic oversight and operational management within the organization. Her work in these roles emphasizes the importance of integrating human resources with business strategy to drive performance.
Previous Experience at TD Bank
Natalie Simms has a substantial history with TD Bank, having worked in various HR roles. She served as a Senior HR Manager from 2014 to 2016 and as an HR Manager from 2013 to 2014. Earlier, she worked as an HR Counsellor from 2011 to 2012. Her experience at TD includes leading the TDI Inclusion & Diversity Council as the AVP HRBP Lead from 2016 to 2019, where she focused on promoting diversity and inclusion initiatives.
Experience at Broadridge
Before her tenure at TD Bank, Natalie Simms worked at Broadridge, where she held the position of HR Generalist from 2007 to 2009 and later served as Manager of Human Resources from 2009 to 2011. In these roles, she was involved in various HR functions, contributing to the development and implementation of HR policies and practices that supported organizational goals.
Education and Qualifications
Natalie Simms earned her Bachelor of Human Resources Management (BHRM) from York University, where she studied from 2001 to 2004. She furthered her education by obtaining a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from McMaster University, completing her studies from 2009 to 2016. Her educational background provides a strong foundation for her career in human resources and business operations.
Leadership and Initiatives
Natalie Simms has been actively involved in various leadership initiatives within TD Bank Group. She served as the Executive Sponsor of the WIL Skill Development & Confidence pillar for TD Insurance from 2020 to 2022. Additionally, she led the WIL Exec Working Committee for the Colleague & Customer Experience group from 2018 to 2019. Her commitment to diversity, inclusion, and employee well-being is evident in her initiatives aimed at fostering a supportive work environment.