Laura Woolford brings HR
leadership experience from multiple global companies and
industries.
DAYTON,
Ohio, Sept. 13, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --
Woolpert has hired Laura Woolford as
chief human resources officer. Woolford has more than 25 years of
global HR experience, providing strategic leadership in talent
acquisition, employee engagement, diversity and inclusion
initiatives, and organizational development. She is based in
Austin, Texas.
"Laura's vision and leadership will be
instrumental in ensuring that Woolpert continues to be a supportive
and dynamic environment where all employees can thrive."
Woolford has built and led HR teams across multiple industries,
including transportation and aviation, IT, health care, aerospace,
financial services, and software-as-a-service. She served in senior
roles at companies that include GE, Tesla, GoDaddy, and AlertMedia.
Most recently, Woolford founded an HR consulting and coaching firm
that helps companies grow, while enriching the staff experience.
She said this experience led her to her role at Woolpert.
"Over the last decade, Woolpert has grown exponentially—in size,
global footprint, and scope of services," Woolford said. "This
growth has been both organic and acquisitive, crossing multiple
industries and continents. What impressed me the most, is that
through this growth they kept consistent focus on their valued
employees as evidenced by their Great Place to Work rating for
eight years. I hope to build on this solid foundation, connecting
and collaborating with the Woolpack around the world to help
Woolpert achieve its goal of ultimately becoming one of the
greatest companies in the world."
In her senior leadership role at Woolpert, Woolford will oversee
human resources strategy, including talent acquisition and
development, performance management, and employee relations.
"Laura's vision and leadership will be instrumental in ensuring
that Woolpert continues to be a supportive and dynamic environment
where all employees can thrive," CEO Scott
Cattran said. "Her track record of fostering inclusive
workplace cultures around the world, while driving HR innovation,
makes her a perfect fit for our rapidly growing company. We're
excited to welcome Laura to the Woolpack."
About Woolpert
Woolpert is the premier architecture, engineering, geospatial
(AEG), and strategic consulting firm, with a vision to become one
of the best companies in the world. We innovate within and across
markets to effectively serve public, private, and government
clients worldwide. Woolpert is a Top 100 ENR Global Design firm,
has earned eight Great Place to Work certifications, and actively
fosters a culture of growth, inclusion, diversity, and respect.
Founded in 1911 in Dayton, Ohio,
Woolpert has been America's fastest-growing AEG firm since 2015.
Woolpert has over 2,500 employees and more than 60 offices on five
continents. For more, visit woolpert.com.
Media Contact
Lynn Rossi, Woolpert,
312-837-2017, lynn.rossi@woolpert.com
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