Recognition underscores Buckingham’s inspirational leadership and lasting impact on the HR profession
NEW YORK, November 13, 2025 – Vialto Partners, a leading provider of integrated solutions for global work, announced today that its Chief People & Culture Officer, Lisa M. Buckingham, has been ranked the number one CHRO on N2Growth’s 2025 Leaders40 Top CHRO Award List. The award highlights the most influential Chief People Officers and Chief Human Resources Officers from innovative global organizations.
Honorees are chosen through a comprehensive evaluation process assessing leadership influence, organizational transformation, and contributions to the broader HR community. This year, N2Growth focused specifically on inspirational CHROs who go beyond strategy to make an indelible impact on their organizations and industries.
“It’s an honor to be recognized alongside such inspiring HR leaders, who are architecting new working models through design, skills, change management, and communications,” said Buckingham. “At Vialto, our core focus—helping people thrive in a connected, mobile world—reflects my passion for talent, opportunity, and global citizenship. I’m energized every day by our teams, the possibilities of AI and innovation, and the power of genuine, compassionate leadership. Together, we’re shaping global work and empowering people to grow, adapt, and thrive across the world.”
Buckingham joined Vialto in July 2025 with decades of experience driving business transformation through talent and culture at premier organizations including the U.S. Soccer Federation and Lincoln Financial. She is a Fellow and Board member of the National Academy of Human Resources, a Fellow of the Human Resources Policy Institute, and is widely regarded as a leader and voice in the field of human capital.
“Lisa’s leadership has made an immediate impact on our people and culture since joining Vialto this summer,” said Neil Masterson, CEO of Vialto Partners. “Her commitment to the success of our people, helping lead the design of future working models with AI, and strategic leadership has shaped a dynamic employee culture that fuels growth for our clients and global team.”
“Where Lisa Buckingham goes, the HR profession goes,” said Tony Morales, Co-Chairman of N2Growth and Head of the Leaders40 Selection Committee. “She was one of the first HR leaders to pave the way with an expanded remit as Chief People, Place, and Brand officer with Brand, Communications, Digital, Aviation, and Facilities responsibilities, and a focus on driving employee and client experience. Lisa’s ranking marks the first time in the history of our list that a private equity CHRO has been recognized as the leading figure in the industry. Her peers look to her as a bellwether for innovation, integrity, and humility in achieving excellence in the profession. This recognition formalizes something that’s been true for many years: the eyes of the global human resources community can’t get enough of Lisa Buckingham.”
The full list of honorees is available at: https://www.n2growth.com/top-chro-list-the-people-leaders-to-watch/
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About Vialto Partners
Vialto Partners is a leading provider of integrated solutions for global work, including immigration, tax, managed services, and digital transformation. Trusted by multinational organizations around the world, Vialto combines deep professional expertise with cutting-edge technology to solve the most complex cross-border challenges and enable seamless mobility experiences.
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About N2Growth
N2Growth is a global executive search and leadership advisory firm with practices serving all industries and functions. With a presence spanning North America, LATAM, EMEA, APAC, and Oceania, N2Growth consistently ranks among Forbes’ top executive recruiting firms. The firm offers a comprehensive suite of talent acquisition solutions to meet the evolving needs of organizations worldwide. Learn more at www.n2growth.com.
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