How HR Can Build a Change-Ready Culture | Ep 14
In this episode of Change Leadership Conversations, Yvonne Ruke Akpoveta sits down with Elizabeth McSavaney, Head of HR for Zurich Canada and leader of HR Transformation for North America.
With over 25 years of experience across insurance, tech, government, and consumer goods, Elizabeth shares wisdom from the frontlines of leading transformation, and how HR, leadership, and change are evolving in today’s high-pressure, high-disruption world.
This isn’t your typical HR conversation.
We explore:
- How to build influence and earn a real seat at the table
- Why resilience and recovery cycles matter in high-performance workplaces
- What it really takes to create a change-ready culture
- The evolving role of HR as a strategic business enabler
- How to address resistance to AI
Whether you’re in HR, leading change, or executive leadership, this is a masterclass in what it means to lead with both heart and strategy.
Guest Bio
Elizabeth McSavaney is Head of HR for Zurich Canada and leads HR Transformation for North America. A senior HR executive, who has led people strategy and transformation
across insurance, consumer goods, tech, and public sectors. Elizabeth is responsible for guiding initiatives in workforce planning, leadership development, and future-focused HR.
As well as governance expertise that reflects her commitment to strategic leadership and community impact.
Resources & Links:
- Connect with Elizabeth McSavaney on LinkedIn
- Connect with Yvonne Ruke Akpoveta on LinkedIn
- Learn more about the Change Leadership Training
- Download the free Agile & Change-Ready Team Guide
