Ben Smytheman is Global Senior Vice President, HR & Talent Advisory at LHH, the only global talent solutions partner for interconnected talent strategies. He leads teams to optimize end-to-end HR ecosystems, addressing systemic workforce challenges with integrated talent approaches and embedding practical solutions that deliver lasting impact across the entire talent journey—from recruitment and development to career transition. At LHH, Ben takes a holistic approach that treats talent as an interconnected system rather than isolated processes. By diagnosing gaps and guiding implementation across the employee lifecycle, his team enables agility as a competitive advantage, linking leadership, culture, and organizational development to drive results and adaptability. With over a decade of global experience, Ben combines human-centered expertise with data-driven insight, helping organizations navigate complexity, simplify decision-making, and translate talent strategy into measurable operational outcomes.
