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In today’s rapidly evolving business landscape, Human Resources is no longer just about policies and paperwork—it’s about people, purpose, and performance. Few professionals embody this transformation more authentically than Stacey Soans, a Toronto-based Human Resources Business Partner Leader who’s redefining what it means to lead with both heart and strategy.
From the boardrooms of Accilent Capital to global golf courses and editorial spreads, Stacey brings a unique blend of emotional intelligence, strategic insight, and personal poise to every space she enters. With a career rooted in industries as diverse as mining, engineering, REITs, and private equity, she is known for crafting organizational solutions that not only drive measurable business outcomes but also nurture the human spirit behind the success.
A graduate of the University of Toronto, Stacey holds a Bachelor of Arts (Honours) degree in Political Science—a discipline that sharpened her analytical mindset and deepened her understanding of leadership, systems, and change. It’s a foundation that has served her well as she built her career in complex, performance-driven sectors where aligning people strategies with business goals isn’t just valuable—it’s critical.
Throughout her career, Stacey has taken on some of the most pressing challenges in HR: succession planning, change management, performance development, and cultural transformation. Her approach is rooted in one powerful belief: “When you invest in people, performance follows.” This mantra guides her work across organizations large and small, helping leaders unlock the full potential of their teams.
What sets Stacey apart isn’t just her credentials or experience—it’s her human-centered philosophy. She approaches HR not as a function, but as a strategic partner to the business. Whether she’s leading a talent transformation during a merger or rolling out a company-wide engagement strategy, she ensures that empathy and inclusion remain at the core.
At Accilent Capital, she was instrumental in reshaping performance systems that aligned individual growth with broader business metrics. Her ability to balance data with intuition allows her to create HR frameworks that are both scalable and adaptable, ensuring long-term success for both employees and the organization.
What makes Stacey’s story even more compelling is her life outside the office. At just 12 years old, she was scouted in a mall and began a modeling career that would see her featured in editorial campaigns and music videos. Far from being unrelated, these creative pursuits have given her a unique understanding of personal branding, presence, and confidence—skills that translate powerfully into executive leadership.
She’s also a published author and a passionate global golfer, often found refining her swing on courses around the world. These hobbies aren’t just pastimes; they are part of a broader philosophy of living with intention, balance, and curiosity—qualities that shine through in her leadership style.
In a world where leadership is being redefined by empathy, inclusivity, and agility, Stacey Soans represents the future of HR. She’s a multihyphenate professional who understands that strategy and soul can—and should—coexist in business. Whether she’s speaking to executives, coaching emerging leaders, or contributing to industry panels, Stacey leads with grace, clarity, and conviction.
She’s not just building HR systems; she’s building cultures of excellence, where people are seen, heard, and empowered to lead.
Stacey Soans is more than an HR leader—she’s a change architect, a culture cultivator, and a people-first strategist. In every role she takes on, she brings the same focus: aligning human potential with organizational performance in ways that are sustainable, inclusive, and meaningful.
As businesses around the world seek to adapt, evolve, and thrive, leaders like Stacey will be the ones driving that transformation—one human-centered strategy at a time.
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