Talent is the LIFE blood of any
organization. Talent brings results,
results bring success, and success brings greater talent.
Experienced senior executive with an accomplished track record of global HR strategy, business partnering and the development of human capital. Passionate, energetic and results driven leader of large and complex HR organizations. A creative thinker with a demonstrated ability to align HR solutions to corporate strategy, data analytics and ROI.
Key Experience
SVP Human Resources & Communications, Beckman Coulter Diagnostics
$3.5-billion-dollar producer and distributor of medical diagnostic equipment, reagents and products used in complex biomedical testing. Senior HR executive responsible for the delivery of all HR services for over 11,000 associates globally, including AVP, HR Operations & Analytics, HR Centers of Excellence
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Vice President Human Resources, Beckman Coulter Diagnostics
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Vice President Human Resources, American Standard
Leader of the HR strategy for the operational units in U.S., Canada and Latin America. managed a team of over 30 HR professionals and provided services to over 6,000 employees internationally in both unionized and union free environments.
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CHRO, American Standard Brands
Partnered with the CEO and CFO in the transition from public company to privately held. Project led the merger of the Crane and Eljer companies and creating American Standard Brands.
Active engagement with the board of directors on items such as executive compensation, succession planning, employee health and welfare spend and engagement.
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Senior Vice President Human Resources, IMI Cornelius
Platform HR leader for global beverage dispense business operating in over 25 countries. Led the development of the Six-Pillar growth strategy, generating a 20% reduction in operating expense and 5% increase in net margin.
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Sr. HR Executive, The Mosaic Company
HR Executive for the global supply chain, international distribution business units and commercial organization. Led a global team of 40 HR professionals supporting 4,500 employees in the U.S, Brazil, Argentina, Chile, India and China. Helped grow company margins through the implementation of new Sales Incentive Programs and execution of greater performance efficiency metrics
Proudest Accomplishment
Helping to build 200 homes in 10 days in, Vera Cruz Mexico
Experience Highlights
Strategic business partner with extensive experience supporting C-Suite executives and teams
Strategic mindset, teaming, business partnering, trust
Implementation of workforce and ROI based analytics in order to improve business services
critical thinking, game theory, analytics
20+ years of Global HR experience leading
teams in U.S., EMEA and Asia Pac
Cultural sensitivity, people development,
Successful platform leadership of HR
organizations in highly matrixed and complex environments
to be a catalyst for helping organizations reach their
full potential through people
WHAT DO I DO
Lead business strategy in maximizing the development and execution of organizational
talent.
WHO I AM
Servant leader,
who is purpose driven to lead an ethical, balanced and enjoyable life
Results
200%
increase in internal promotion rates
86%
Global Engagement Rating
$23M
Saved in HR Overhead
Skills
leadership development
15
change management
15
employee engagement
15
labor & employee relations
20+
workforce planning
20+
Talent management
20+
Leadership
20+
Succession planning
20+
Human Resources
20+
Questions & Answers
Have you been involved in
international acquisitions, including due diligence and/or
integration?
Yes, a couple of examples would include:
Latin America – Acquisition of a $1Billion fertilizer business. Currently I am engaged in due diligence on a multi-billion dollar expansion.
U.S. – Acquisition and merger of Crane and Eljer's bathroom fixtures companies into American Standard Brands.
In all instances above I led the HR due diligence and integration activities including labor negotiations, liability analysis and integration of acquired business into the parent Company.
I have also partnered on the sale and divestiture of a multi-million-dollar distribution business in Argentina and Chile.
Describe your most significant
international responsibilities.
Aligning culture – Ensuring the principles and values of the parent organization are being driven throughout the global enterprise, but leaving room for local custom and tradition.
Strategy management – Using the people and resources of HR to help define and lead strategy execution.
Talent development and talent pipeline – Developing top tier talent that can be utilized globally. Building a pipeline of local knowledge and capability in order to identify arbitrage opportunities.
Barrier elimination – Empowering HR teams to execute autonomously. Use my vision to align execution and help remove barriers to success when needed.
Have you lived outside the US for
work assignments?
I have lived outside of the US as parents were military. Longest stint was Germany for 4 years.
In my current and previous roles I spend ~50% of my time traveling internationally and partnering with business leaders in various countries (EMEA, Asia Pac, Latin America). I have a deep understanding and appreciation for cultural difference and I am ability to adapt my leadership style to the given environment.
What are the key ways in which the
HR function contributes to the success of a business?
First and foremost, HR must have absolute mastery of the foundational business needs (payroll, compliance, policy and practice, comp & ben administration). Ultimately, HR adds the greatest value as a strategic business partner, aligning the human capital strategy to the long term strategy of the Company.
What is the primary purpose/role of the HR
function?
To be a key business partner to the organization. To help lead the "hire-to-retire" life cycle management of each employee in alignment with the business strategy.
Proud Cover Feature
13.1 with Family
Port Facility Yantai China
India Sales Team at the Taj Mahal
Phenomenal Experience at the Great Wall in China
Business Partner
