Sharon Bachar
About Sharon Bachar
Sharon Bachar serves as the Chief People Officer at Melio and has extensive experience in human resources across various companies, including Cisco and WeWork. She specializes in organizational transformation and executive coaching, focusing on leadership development and creating inspiring work environments.
Current Role at Melio Payments
Sharon Bachar serves as the Chief People Officer at Melio, a position she has held since 2021. In this role, she is responsible for overseeing the company's human resources strategy and initiatives. Her focus includes fostering a positive workplace culture and ensuring that the organization effectively meets its talent needs. Bachar's leadership is aimed at aligning human resources practices with the overall business objectives of Melio, which operates in the payments industry.
Previous Experience at Cisco
Sharon Bachar has extensive experience at Cisco, where she held several key positions from 2000 to 2017. Initially, she worked as a Human Resources Business Partner and later progressed to Director roles, including Director HR Mediterranean, DACH, Africa & Levant region, and Director of Human Resources for the South EMEAR Region. Her tenure at Cisco spanned 17 years, during which she contributed to various HR strategies and organizational initiatives across multiple regions.
Leadership Roles at WeWork
At WeWork, Sharon Bachar held multiple leadership roles in the human resources department from 2018 to 2021. She served as the VP Head of People EMEA, overseeing HR operations across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa for two years. Prior to that, she was the Head of People for Israel, Russia, and Central and Eastern Europe for seven months. Additionally, she was the Head of People International for one year, focusing on global HR strategies.
Background in Human Resources
Sharon Bachar's career in human resources began in the mid-1990s. She worked as an HR & Operations Manager at Nippon Electrical Industries in Romania and later as an HR Representative at LSI, an Avago Technologies Company. Her early experience includes a role as Office Manager at Emda Executive Search & Consulting LTD. This diverse background laid the foundation for her expertise in organizational transformation and executive coaching.
Expertise in Organizational Transformation
Sharon Bachar possesses unique expertise in organizational transformation and executive coaching. She focuses on building and developing leadership teams, enabling organizations to navigate various business cycles. Her strategic mindset allows her to partner effectively with business executives, addressing economic, cultural, and leadership challenges. Bachar is recognized for creating environments that inspire teams to achieve their business objectives.