Maria Williams
Founder & Principal HR Advisor
Maria is a seasoned Human Resources executive with 20 years of global experience in large industrial and technology companies, including IBM and Honeywell. Most recently serving as Vice President of Human Resources at Honeywell, Maria has built a distinguished career specializing in strategic HR leadership, talent management, HR operations and large-scale organizational transformation.
With a Master’s Degree in Human Resource Management from Cornell University, Maria has been a trusted strategic business partner to C-suite executives, driving people strategies that align with business objectives. Throughout her career, Maria has successfully led HR functions across diverse industries, spearheading initiatives in talent acquisition, leadership development, and HR services optimization. She has experience in high-tech and research environments and has led initiatives to establish global centers of excellence outside of the United States.
Passionate about talent development, organizational design and operational efficiency, Maria is committed to shaping high-performing teams and fostering workplace cultures that drive sustainable business success. With a forward-thinking approach to both short-and long-term talent strategy, she continues to make a significant impact in the ever-evolving HR landscape.
David Williams
Managing Partner, Operations & Marketing
With over 20 years of experience in marketing, advertising operations, and media technology, David has built a career at the intersection of strategy, innovation, and client success. From nimble startups to global advertising giants, he has led teams, built scalable solutions, and delivered measurable impact across a wide spectrum of clients and industries.
Most recently serving as Vice President of Media Technology at Dentsu, David played a key role in shaping and advancing the agency’s media tech capabilities—helping clients navigate the rapidly evolving landscape of platforms, data, and automation with clarity and confidence.
Throughout his career, one thing has remained constant: a deep passion for helping clients win. David brings a client-first mindset to everything he does—combining technical expertise with a collaborative approach that puts relationships, results, and real value at the forefront.
Whether leading digital transformation initiatives or optimizing advertising operations, David thrives on turning complexity into opportunity—and creating solutions that work as hard as the people behind them.
Leigh Gravitt
HR Manager
Leigh is a Human Resources professional with experience supporting business leaders and employees within Honeywell, a global industrial technology company. Throughout her career, she has partnered with leaders to drive large-scale organizational transformation, talent management, organizational design, and workforce initiatives that enhance both business performance and employee effectiveness.
Leigh holds a Master of Human Resources degree from USC’s Darla Moore School of Business, where she developed a strong foundation in strategic HR and organizational effectiveness. Her combination of academic expertise and corporate experience enables her to bring both analytical rigor and practical business insight to complex people and organizational challenges.
At ScaleSmart, Leigh implements scalable HR solutions that support growth, improve organizational efficiency, and strengthen leadership capabilities. She translates business strategy into practical execution, supporting organizations through change while maintaining a focus on employee experience and operational excellence. Passionate about helping businesses build high-performing organizations, Leigh partners with clients to create effective people strategies that drive sustainable results.