Leslie Farinella
About Leslie Farinella
Leslie Farinella serves as the Chief Strategy Officer at Xyleme, Inc., where she has worked since 2021. With previous roles as Vice President of Customer Success and Chief Operating Officer at the same company, she brings extensive experience in employee development and process improvement.
Current Role at Xyleme
Leslie Farinella serves as the Chief Strategy Officer at Xyleme, Inc., a position she has held since 2021. In this role, she focuses on integrating technology with business strategy to address complex challenges. She is involved in utilizing a Learning Content Management System to innovate training solutions, enhancing the company's offerings and effectiveness in employee development.
Previous Positions at Xyleme
Prior to her current role, Leslie held two significant positions at Xyleme, Inc. She served as Vice President of Customer Success from 2015 to 2019 in the Melbourne, Florida Area, where she contributed to customer engagement and satisfaction. Following this, she was the Chief Operating Officer from 2019 to 2021 in the Wilmington, North Carolina Area, overseeing operational strategies and implementation.
Education and Expertise
Leslie Farinella earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering from the University of Missouri-Columbia, where she studied from 1986 to 1991. She furthered her education with a Master of Education in Curriculum and Instruction from the same university. Her academic background supports her expertise in designing and delivering employee development programs for Fortune 500 companies.
Professional Contributions and Insights
Leslie has shared her expertise through various platforms, including webinars. She has provided insights on measuring the impact of training to enhance programs and drive business performance. Additionally, she has discussed the relationship between employee engagement, turnover, recruitment, and upskilling, emphasizing the importance of these factors in organizational success.
Focus on Change Management and Process Improvement
Leslie Farinella enjoys addressing significant challenges related to change management and process improvement. Her approach involves leveraging her experience and knowledge to implement effective strategies that facilitate organizational growth and adaptation in a rapidly changing business environment.