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[Episode 31] An Outsider’s Perspective on Using HR as a Growth Engine

Written by Cynthia Contreras, Marketing Manager | Jul 2, 2025 7:48:31 PM

Jonathan Doulas, Corporate General Counsel at Pacific American Fish Company (PAFCO), delves into his unorthodox route toward overseeing HR. He shares lessons from entrepreneurial ventures and legal experiences that shaped his hands-on approach. He explains why HR should be recognized as a crucial contributor to business expansion. He also underscores the evolving executive mindset required to support HR’s full scope.

“By reframing HR as a catalyst, companies unlock potential for scalable growth.”
- Jonathan Doulas

Doulas’ conversation highlights how stepping into HR leadership can sharpen an executive’s view of organizational strategy, risk management, and team cohesion. He argues for transformational thinking, proposing that HR should be recognized as a vital pillar that goes far beyond administrative tasks to enable real business expansion.

Key Takeaway:

  • Authentic, people-first leadership truly matters
  • Strategic HR helps companies scale effectively
  • HR professionals deserve recognition as integral business partners