Latham Group, Inc. Appoints Nikki Vaughan as Chief Human Resources Officer

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Latham Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: SWIM), the largest designer, manufacturer, and marketer of in-ground residential swimming pools in North America, Australia, and New Zealand, has appointed Nikki Vaughan as Chief Human Resources Officer. With 25 years of global HR experience, Vaughan will lead Latham's HR organization, aligning talent strategy with business objectives.

Vaughan's career includes roles as Chief People Officer at Sedron Technologies and SVP of People at Aggreko's Rental Solutions division. She also held HR leadership positions at Hewlett-Packard and Aon Hewitt. Latham's CEO, Scott Rajeski, emphasized that attracting and retaining top talent is important for the company's future growth and success.

Positive

• Appointment of experienced HR leader with 25 years of global experience
• Alignment of talent strategy with business objectives
• Focus on attracting and retaining world-class talent for future growth

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• None.

-- Vaughan Brings 25 Years Of Global Human Resources Experience

LATHAM, N.Y., July 16, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Latham Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: SWIM), the largest designer, manufacturer, and marketer of in-ground residential swimming pools in North America, Australia, and New Zealand, today announced that it has named Nikki Vaughan as Chief Human Resources Officer. Ms. Vaughan will lead Latham’s human resources organization, responsible for aligning Latham’s talent strategy with the company’s strategic business objectives.

Over her 25-year career, Ms. Vaughan has served in a variety of human resources leadership roles with a demonstrated track-record of developing organizational and talent strategies. Most recently, she served as Chief People Officer at Sedron Technologies, a fast-growing manufacturer of specialized water and waste cleaning machines, where she focused on scalability and organizational development. Prior to Sedron, Ms. Vaughan served as Senior Vice President of People in the Rental Solutions division of Aggreko, a global energy solutions business, where she led human resources practices for 2,700 employees across North America, Europe, and Australia. Prior to Aggreko, she served as Vice President of Human Resources in the Enterprise Services division of Hewlett-Packard and Global Human Resources Leader at Aon Hewitt.

“Nikki’s breadth of experience successfully leading global human resources strategies will be an invaluable addition to Latham Group. Attracting and retaining world-class talent continues to be a top priority and will be a key contributor to our future growth and success,” said Scott Rajeski, President and CEO.

About Latham Group, Inc.

Latham Group, Inc., headquartered in Latham, NY, is the largest designer, manufacturer, and marketer of in-ground residential swimming pools in North America, Australia, and New Zealand. Latham has a coast-to-coast operations platform consisting of approximately 1,800 employees across over 24 locations.

Contact:

Lynn Morgen
Casey Kotary
ADVISIRY Partners
lathamir@advisiry.com
212-750-5800

FAQ

Who is Nikki Vaughan and what is her new role at Latham Group (SWIM)?

Nikki Vaughan has been appointed as the new Chief Human Resources Officer at Latham Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: SWIM). She will lead the company's HR organization and align talent strategy with business objectives.

What is Nikki Vaughan's professional background before joining Latham Group (SWIM)?

Nikki Vaughan has 25 years of global HR experience, including roles as Chief People Officer at Sedron Technologies, SVP of People at Aggreko's Rental Solutions division, VP of HR at Hewlett-Packard's Enterprise Services division, and Global HR Leader at Aon Hewitt.

How does Latham Group (SWIM) expect Nikki Vaughan's appointment to impact the company?

Latham Group expects Nikki Vaughan's appointment to contribute to future growth and success by focusing on attracting and retaining world-class talent, which is a top priority for the company.

What is Latham Group's (SWIM) main business focus?

Latham Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: SWIM) is the largest designer, manufacturer, and marketer of in-ground residential swimming pools in North America, Australia, and New Zealand.