Woodward Appoints Ron Charles as Chief Human Resources Officer
Woodward (NASDAQ: WWD), a leader in aerospace and industrial energy control solutions, has appointed Ron Charles as its new Executive Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer, effective September 9, 2024. Charles will lead Woodward's overall human resources function, including organizational capability, talent management, and diversity initiatives. With over 25 years of HR experience, Charles joins Woodward from Chemours, where he served as CHRO for seven years. He will report directly to CEO Chip Blankenship and play a important role in building Woodward's talent powerhouse and workplace culture. Charles holds an MBA in Human Resource Management and has a strong track record in leading global HR teams that support business objectives.
Woodward (NASDAQ: WWD), un leader nelle soluzioni per il controllo dell'energia in aerospaziale e industriale, ha nominato Ron Charles come suo nuovo Vice Presidente Esecutivo e Direttore delle Risorse Umane, con decorrenza dal 9 settembre 2024. Charles guiderà l'intera funzione delle risorse umane di Woodward, inclusi la capacità organizzativa, la gestione dei talenti e le iniziative di diversità. Con oltre 25 anni di esperienza nelle risorse umane, Charles si unisce a Woodward da Chemours, dove ha ricoperto il ruolo di CHRO per sette anni. Riporterà direttamente al CEO Chip Blankenship e avrà un ruolo importante nello sviluppo della potenza dei talenti di Woodward e della cultura aziendale. Charles ha conseguito un MBA in Gestione delle Risorse Umane e vanta un'ottima esperienza nella guida di team HR globali a supporto degli obiettivi aziendali.
Woodward (NASDAQ: WWD), un líder en soluciones de control de energía en los sectores aeroespacial e industrial, ha nombrado a Ron Charles como su nuevo Vicepresidente Ejecutivo y Director de Recursos Humanos, con efecto a partir del 9 de septiembre de 2024. Charles dirigirá la función general de recursos humanos de Woodward, incluyendo la capacidad organizativa, la gestión del talento y las iniciativas de diversidad. Con más de 25 años de experiencia en recursos humanos, Charles se une a Woodward desde Chemours, donde se desempeñó como CHRO durante siete años. Reportará directamente al CEO Chip Blankenship y desempeñará un papel importante en la construcción del centro de talento de Woodward y en la cultura laboral. Charles tiene un MBA en Gestión de Recursos Humanos y tiene un sólido historial en la dirección de equipos globales de recursos humanos que apoyan los objetivos comerciales.
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Woodward (NASDAQ: WWD), un leader dans les solutions de contrôle de l'énergie pour l'aérospatial et l'industrie, a nommé Ron Charles comme son nouveau Vice-Président Exécutif et Directeur des Ressources Humaines, effectif à partir du 9 septembre 2024. Charles dirigera l'ensemble de la fonction ressources humaines de Woodward, y compris la capacité organisationnelle, la gestion des talents et les initiatives de diversité. Fort de plus de 25 ans d'expérience en RH, Charles rejoint Woodward après avoir occupé le poste de CHRO chez Chemours pendant sept ans. Il rapportera directement au PDG Chip Blankenship et jouera un rôle important dans la création d'une équipe de talents chez Woodward et dans la culture du lieu de travail. Charles est titulaire d'un MBA en Gestion des Ressources Humaines et possède un solide parcours dans la direction d'équipes RH mondiales soutenant les objectifs commerciaux.
Woodward (NASDAQ: WWD), ein führendes Unternehmen im Bereich der Steuerungslösungen für Energie in der Luft- und Raumfahrt sowie der Industrie, hat Ron Charles zum neuen Executive Vice President und Chief Human Resources Officer
- Appointment of an experienced HR executive with over 25 years in the field
- Potential for improved talent management and organizational capability
- Addition of a new member to the Executive Leadership Team
- Possible enhancement of diversity, inclusion, and belonging initiatives
- None.
FORT COLLINS, Colo., Sept. 09, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Woodward (NASDAQ: WWD), a leader in aerospace and industrial energy control solutions, today announced the appointment of Ron Charles as its Executive Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer, effective September 9. In this role, he will lead the company’s overall human resources function, including organizational capability, member experience, talent management, total rewards, and diversity, inclusion and belonging, as well as communications and brand. He will be instrumental in advancing Woodward’s efforts to build its talent powerhouse and create a great place to work. As an Executive Vice President and member of the Woodward Executive Leadership Team, Charles will report directly to the company’s CEO, Chip Blankenship.
Charles joins Woodward with over 25 years of experience in Human Resources. His most recent position was CHRO at Chemours, where he spent seven years in progressively senior roles. In this capacity, he achieved significant milestones in talent strategy and optimization, staffing, labor relations, HR operational excellence, and fostering a diverse and inclusive culture. Prior to this, Charles served as Vice President and HR Business Partner at Chemours, where he led initiatives in labor relations, culture, and talent strategies. His career also includes HR leadership roles at Phillips 66 and Albemarle Corporation.
“Ron has a strong track record leading high-performing global HR teams that have supported business objectives. I’m looking forward to having him on the leadership team as we continue to build our organizational capability and create a great place to work for current and future members,” said Woodward Chair and CEO, Chip Blankenship.
Charles has a bachelor’s degree in management from the University of Louisiana at Lafayette, and an MBA in Human Resource Management from the University of North Texas. He is also involved in community initiatives and served on the Board for the Serviam Girls Academy in Delaware. He will be relocating to Fort Collins with his family.
About Woodward, Inc.
Woodward is the global leader in the design, manufacture, and service of energy conversion and control solutions for the aerospace and industrial equipment markets. Our purpose is to design and deliver energy control solutions our partners count on to power a clean future. Our innovative fluid, combustion, electrical, propulsion and motion control systems perform in some of the world’s harshest environments. Woodward is a global company headquartered in Fort Collins, Colorado, USA. Visit our website at www.woodward.com.
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