Michelle Brooks

Michelle Brooks is the Chief People & Culture Officer at Security Compass, where she drives people strategy, scales teams, and cultivates a thriving culture at one of Toronto’s leading software security firms. With over 20 years of experience in both bootstrapped ventures and high-growth tech companies, Michelle has expertly navigated mergers, built award-winning cultures, and operationalized people strategies that deliver exceptional results.

In addition to her role at Security Compass, Michelle is the founder of Onward Advisory, offering fractional Chief People Officer services, executive coaching, and product advisory for startups and scale-ups. Known for her direct, results-driven approach, she helps founders and executives align people and culture with business success, cutting through the chaos of growth. Michelle is also a keynote speaker, board member, and mentor, delivering actionable insights on leadership, the future of work, and scaling businesses.