Michael Pilnick is a commercially focused global HR executive known for building people and talent strategies that support growth and increase enterprise value. He has led HR across Fortune 500 companies, consultancies, and private equity-backed businesses from startup and carveout through sale and IPO. Michael spent 12 years as EVP and Global CHRO at First Advantage, helping guide major growth and transformation, including the company’s sale to Silver Lake and its successful IPO. At Axsys.AI, he advises on human capital strategy, helping shape leadership, organization design, and talent plans that enable teams to scale effectively.