Brian Madonna

Energizer
DISC Type : I

Executive Director, Global Rewards at VML

New York City Metropolitan Area, United States

Overview

Brian Madonna is a results-oriented HR leader and the Executive Director of Global Rewards at VML, specializing in total compensation, change management, and strategic business planning. He holds a Bachelor of Science from Old Dominion University and is a Mind Gym Certified Instructor.

His career has focused on advising senior executives and developing programs that align with business strategy, particularly in global contexts. He has a proven reputation for achieving results through innovative thinking and strong partnerships.

A unique aspect of his expertise is creating and communicating complex executive-level compensation packages for new and existing leaders on a global scale.

Personality Overview

Imaginative

Big Picture Person

Relationship Oriented

They are naturally enthusiastic, so take their promise with a pinch of salt.  They excel at seeing the bigger picture, and the long-term impact of their decisions. They are not always early adopters but can be pursuaded by leveraging strong relationships.

Topics They Care About

Executive Compensation
He has deep experience leading all compensation-related programs, including merit increases, bonuses, and long-term incentives for global leaders.
Talent Strategy
Focuses on translating company objectives into local and regional talent strategies, advising office leadership on organizational effectiveness and restructuring.
Change Management
A core part of his professional identity, he has a proven history of guiding organizations through strategic shifts and restructuring efforts.

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Work History

3-2020
Executive Director, Global Rewards at VML
10-2015 - 3-2020
Senior Vice President Global Human Resources at Young & Rubicam
1-2014 - 10-2015
Regional Director of Human Resources at Wunderman
1-2007 - 1-2014
Human Resources Director at Young & Rubicam Group
5-2000 - 1-2002
Director Global Compensation at Wunderman

Education

1990 - 1993
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from Old Dominion University

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Insights For Selling To Brian

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Be friendly and entertaining in your conversation
  • Use phrases like ‘people will love’, ‘massive impact’ etc.
  • Speak enthusiastically with energy, maintain a clear and confident tone

DONT's

  • Don’t push them to make a decision too fast, let them get comfortable first
  • Avoid overloading them with too much detail
  • Don’t be excessively objective, be a storyteller

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Brian is

  • Relationship and trust can be vital with them, sometimes more than anything else.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Brian

  • They are unlikely to say no directly, you have to make that decision yourself.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Brian move?

  • They are not the fastest decision makers, their friendly approach can give false positive signals.
  • Can Brian take some risk or not?

  • They may take certain risks that they deem unlikely of personal repercussions.

You And Brian

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