Jamie Murphy

Jamie Murphy is a recognized People & Culture executive with more than 25 years of experience guiding organizations through growth, transformation, and the realities of a rapidly evolving workforce. Named one of Waterstone Human Capital’s Canada’s Most Admired Chief People and Culture Officers in the Growth category for 2025, Jamie is known for creating high-performance cultures where people feel connected to purpose, empowered to lead, and inspired to deliver results. 

Currently leading People & Culture at Zulu Alpha Kilo, an award-winning creative agency, his career spans advertising, media communications, technology, not-for-profit, and customer experience operations. Across these diverse environments, Jamie has built a reputation as a pragmatic, people-centred leader who brings clarity, empathy, and a strong focus on business outcomes. His leadership experience, combined with thoughtful exposure to cross-border operations, has shaped his grounded approach to culture and talent. 

A Certified Human Resources Leader (CHRL), Jamie has led People & Culture functions through major organizational change, growth, and shifting workforce expectations. He is passionate about strengthening leadership capability and designing modern talent strategies that enable people to do the best work of their careers. Colleagues describe him as a trusted advisor who listens deeply, communicates authentically, and consistently brings a balanced, thoughtful perspective. 

Jamie’s work is anchored in the belief that culture is built through everyday leadership actions, and the trust organizations cultivate with their people. When he is not shaping culture or developing talent, he can usually be found at a hockey rink with his kids.