Gayle Feinstein

Partner, Head of Human Resources Consulting

Gayle Feinstein is a trusted executive consultant with over 20 years of experience advising senior executives and leadership teams across industries. As the founder of Affinity HR Advisory Group, she brings this expertise to the Jackson Lucas ecosystem, helping organizations strengthen performance, navigate sensitive employee matters, and align people strategies with business goals.

Gayle has worked with companies ranging from global financial institutions to manufacturing businesses, design studios, and high-growth startups. She partners closely with all levels of the C-suite, including CEOs, CFOs, COOs, CHROs, and GCs, across key functions such as Private Equity, Technology, Legal, Finance, and Operations. Her corporate background includes senior HR roles at Point72 Asset Management, Moore Capital Management, and Bank of America Securities.

Her expertise spans employee relations, restructuring, performance management, leadership coaching, and organizational development. Known for her discretion, sound judgment, and calm, practical approach, Gayle is also a certified executive coach through the iCoach Professional Coaching Program at Baruch College.

With a strong foundation in both strategy and execution, Gayle helps clients foster resilient, compliant, and high-performing work environments. Her approach is practical, personalized, and results-driven, ensuring that HR is not only a support function, but a true business partner.

Affinity HR Advisory Group

Affinity HR Advisory Group was designed to broaden the scope of strategic solutions offered by Jackson Lucas. Leveraging decades of executive search expertise and a panoramic view of human behavior and workplace dynamics, we guide managers and HR teams through complex employee relations issues with confidence and empathy. Whether mediating sensitive disputes, managing dignified dismissals, or offering ongoing strategic support, Affinity provides a personalized approach that empowers firms to optimize team performance and cultivate cultures of collaboration and growth.

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