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Paul Lesser

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Principal at PHL Talent Advisory Services
📍 Boston, Massachusetts, United States

Paul Lesser is a seasoned Human Resources executive and the Principal of PHL Talent Advisory Services. With a career highlighted by his former role as Head of Talent at Fidelity Investments, he now consults for Fortune 500 companies on HR, talent management, and emerging AI technologies. He holds a Bachelor of Science from the University of Massachusetts, Amherst.

Paul is a supportive family man, publicly championing his sons charitable run in honor of his mothers recovery from breast cancer. He also shows pride in his long career at Fidelity Investments, maintaining a strong connection with former colleagues and the companys culture. He appears to be interested in emerging financial topics like Bitcoin.

He has transitioned from leading talent strategy at one of the worlds largest financial firms to advising emerging pre-IPO companies.

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Experience
30 Years
Current Role
Principal
Job Level
Senior
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States
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HR Technology
His current advisory work focuses on supporting executive teams and boards in the HR, AI, and Talent Technology space, particularly with emerging and pre-IPO firms.
Talent Management
Leveraging his extensive experience from Fidelity, he provides consulting services on talent acquisition, development, and aligning human capital initiatives with business goals.
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Career

Work history

9-2021
Principal
PHL Talent Advisory Services
3-2018 - 4-2022
Retired, Former Head of Talent Acquisition, Talent Development, and Learning
Fidelity Investments
12-2021
Senior Vice President
Fidelity Investments
5-1995 - 7-2021
Vice President Staffing
Fidelity Investments
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Education
1983 - 1987
Bachelor of Science
University of Massachusetts, Amherst
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