Founder of Pantera Consulting

Executive HR & Labor Relations Leader | Strategic Advisor/ Change Agent

Multilingual professional fluent in English, French, and Spanish

Chitzel is a seasoned Human Resources and Labor Relations executive with over 20 years of experience leading high-impact people strategies across North America and globally. As the Founding Leader of Pantera Consulting, Inc., Chitzel advises organizations on employee and labor relations, executive coaching, leadership development, and change management initiatives.

Throughout a distinguished career, Chitzel has held senior HR leadership roles at globally recognized companies including Amazon, United Technologies, Moving Picture Company, OHL and Allied Properties, Durante Rentals (currently HERC). In these roles, they have driven transformative strategies in complex, multicultural environments—leading HR operations for thousands of employees, managing union relations across multiple agreements, and overseeing due diligence for acquisitions.

Chitzel’s experience includes leading various campaigns and acting as head negotiator for first collective agreements and collective bargaining agreement renewals.

Chitzel brings a global mindset and deep expertise in employee engagement, diversity & inclusion, talent development, and organizational design. Known for a practical, business-aligned approach, Chitzel has partnered with C-level executives, board members, and operational leaders to deliver measurable outcomes and foster resilient workplace cultures.

Chitzel is widely respected for integrity, discretion, and a commitment to elevating the employee experience at every level of the organization.

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