Mark Avnet

Mark Avnet is an accomplished professional with extensive experience in human resources, talent management, and organizational development. Currently serving as an Interim People & Talent Executive and Learning & Talent Management Consultant at Independent Consulting and Interim HR Leadership since November 2022, Mark has successfully built and implemented Learning & Development programs for small to medium-sized businesses in various sectors. Previous roles include VP of Learning & Organizational Development and Talent Acquisition at HelloFresh, VP of Talent Development & People Operations at Simulmedia, and Director of Learning & Development at Wayfair, where Mark transformed talent functions and significantly enhanced employee engagement. With a solid academic foundation, including a Ph.D. from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Mark has published over 30 peer-reviewed articles and has advised senior leaders across diverse industries, driving strategic improvements and talent initiatives.