Stephen Farndale

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About Stephen Farndale

I’m Steve, a commercially astute and versatile sales leader with 25+ years of success across events, SaaS, IT, education, and building services. My passion? Helping organisations thrive through strategic partnerships, digital transformation, and exceptional employee experience. Currently serving as a Senior Global HR Consultant at the Leadership Board, I work closely with enterprise HR leaders to turn ambition into actionable outcomes—delivering measurable results in engagement, retention, and performance. Previously, I led high-growth partnership initiatives as Global Head of Partnerships at GDS Group, and spent nearly two decades at Honeywell, managing strategic growth accounts and driving transformational value with Fortune 500 clients. I’m energized by opportunities to: • Help CHROs and People Leaders turn vision into reality • Support HR tech vendors in scaling across enterprise markets • Bridge data, culture, and performance for organisational impact • Build ecosystems and communities that spark innovation What I bring to the table: • Proven track record of revenue growth and GTM success • Trusted C-suite relationships and solution-driven sales leadership • A people-first, high-performance approach to team building • Deep cross-industry expertise with a focus on impact and ROI I thrive at the intersection of strategy, innovation, and execution—and I’m always seeking meaningful conversations around the future of work, HR transformation, high-impact B2B partnerships and new opportunities. Let’s connect. s.farndale@btinternet.com +44 7539 699741