San Francisco, California, United States, April 2025 – Lillian Leanos has stepped into a new role as Startup Chief People Officer at Countsy, a leading provider of outsourced Accounting and HR/People Operations services for startups and scaling businesses. In this position, Lillian will drive strategic HR initiatives, talent management, and leadership development while supporting Countsy’s mission to empower growing organizations with robust people strategies.
Prior to this, Lillian served as Chief People Officer at Aviatrix Systems, Inc. for over four years, where she provided strategic leadership across talent acquisition, employee development, global compensation, benefits, and employee relations. She was instrumental in shaping organizational policies and fostering a high-performance culture during a period of rapid growth and transformation.
Earlier, Lillian contributed as a Consultant at Countsy, focusing on startup HR consulting and helping early-stage companies build strong foundational people practices. She also held leadership roles at Accretive Solutions over an extended tenure, including Vice President of Operations and Senior Director of Human Resources, where she led operational efficiencies, HR transformations, and talent development programs that supported organizational scaling efforts.
Throughout her career, beginning with her time at Accountants Plus, LLC, Lillian has demonstrated a passion for operational excellence, talent strategy, and organizational growth. Her diverse experience across startups and mid-sized companies positions her perfectly to help Countsy’s clients build agile, scalable people operations.
About Countsy
Countsy provides outsourced Accounting and HR/People Operations services tailored for startups, scaleups, and spinouts. Offering access to a dedicated Fractional CFO and CPO, expert support teams, and a technology platform for billing, payroll, expense management, and reporting, Countsy empowers businesses to grow efficiently. Trusted by thousands of companies, Countsy stands as a vital partner for organizations seeking to scale rapidly with operational excellence.
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