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Available for long- or short-term HR strategic projects, consulting, and interim executive assignments.

CHRO for Peabody Energy, with responsibility for HR, Corporate IT/OT, Aviation, and Security. Peabody is an NYSE-listed energy/mining company with operations in the United States and Australia.

A leading flooring materials producer, Shaw Industries Group, Inc. is a wholly owned subsidiary of Berkshire Hathaway, Inc., with $5B+ revenue and 20,000 associates in the U.S.A and across the globe. Vice President Human Resources, CHRO - 2002-2017 Led the company’s global human resources team to ensure the organization prospers and grows with the people, skills, capabilities and systems to successfully execute its mission and strategy. Directed the teams for generalist human resource support to the business, leadership and talent development, succession planning, organizational effectiveness, talent acquisition, training, change management, communications, total rewards, payroll, HRIS, compliance, and business process improvement.

Global manufacturer of specialty materials for industry with more than 9000 employees in 27 countries and US$2B revenues. Business lines included electronic materials, fine and performance chemicals, industrial coatings and plastics. Vice President, Human Resources, CHRO 1998 – 2002 Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer led the global Human Resource team. Directed the implementation of corporate-wide human resources strategic business initiatives. Member of the Senior Management Committee, which provided overall leadership and strategic direction for the company. Trusted business partner and advisor to executive leadership.