HR Advisory  |  Executive Coaching  |  Fractional CHRO

Seasoned instincts,
practical judgment
and calm counsel

for investors and leaders on high-stakes people decisions during periods of scale and transformation.

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Emily Markmann, 2721 Advisory
About 2721 Advisory
"I bring a pragmatic, operator-minded approach informed by decades of senior HR leadership experience and deep exposure to private- and growth-equity environments."
30 years of experience at every stage of company growth
Mergers, acquisitions and integrations
C-Suite, Executive and Board-level advisor
International expansion experience
PE & VC Backed Companies High-Growth Technology M&A Integration Global Expansion Exit Readiness
What I Do

Solutions to People challenges,
when and how you need it.

01
HR & People Strategy
Senior people strategy in support of growth, integration, and exit readiness - aligned to where the business is going.
02
Interim / Fractional CHRO or CPO
Full Chief HR/People Officer role on a flexible basis. Ideal for PE and VC-backed businesses scaling toward a liquidity event.
03
Executive Coaching & Soundboarding
Confidential, one-on-one coaching and advisory for CEOs, CHROs, and senior leaders navigating high-stakes moments.
04
Employee Relations & Risk
Experienced counsel on sensitive HR matters - executive issues, investigations, and high-risk situations.
05
International Expansion
Building global HR infrastructure to support sustainable international growth - frameworks, comp, and cultural integration.
06
Organizational Design
Designing organizations built for the next stage of scale - structure, role clarity, and leadership team effectiveness.
About

Operator-minded, lived experience
with success at scale.

Great companies are built by great people. I've spent 30 years deeply invested in this mantra across PE, VC and growth equity-backed technology companies at every stage, from early startup to global enterprise.

I have sharp instincts on talent, a genuine passion for building and protecting culture, and a track record of creating organizations where exceptional people do their best work. I've scaled HR functions through hypergrowth, led organizations through M&A and global expansion, and navigated some of the most complex people challenges a company can face. I move quickly, make clear calls, and stay focused on what drives results with great care for people along the way.

I founded 2721 Advisory to put that experience to work for investors, leadership teams and individuals who need a highly trusted, senior people partner without the overhead of a large firm.

Advisory Boards
  • Incentiv
    Executive compensation technology platform
  • Happyly
    Family wellbeing and employee experience application
  • Flexy.ai
    AI-powered flexible work solutions
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