What Happened?
Nashville, TN-based Gibson-Brands Appointed Byron Gibson as Chief Human Resources Officer
About the Company
Founded in 1894, Gibson is a global music and lifestyle-oriented company based in Nashville, Tennessee, creating products that enrich the lives of musicians, fans, and consumers alike. Gibson is known worldwide for producing classic models in every major style of fretted instrument, including acoustic and electric guitars, mandolins, and banjos. Run by technology visionary, Henry Juszkiewicz, the company has been at the forefront of innovation since its inception, the latest of which is the LPX guitar and the Min-ETune™ tuning system. Through the Gibson Foundation, Gibson has become equally known for its philanthropic efforts on behalf of music, education, health and human services. Gibson`s family of brands encompasses some of the most widely known and respected brands in the history of music and entertainment, including: Epiphone, KRK Systems, TEAC, Cerwin-Vega!, Stanton, Onkyo, Dobro, Kramer, Steinberger, Tobias, Echoplex, Electar, Flatiron, Slingerland, Valley Arts, Maestro, Oberheim, Baldwin, Sunshine Piano, Take Anywhere Technology, J&C Fischer, Chickering, Hamilton, and Wurlitzer.
About the Person
Experienced Human Resource leader that has led autonomous business units ranging in turnover from $500M and 2K+ employee to over $5B and 15K employees. Reported to and served as business partner to senior level leaders including Division Presidents, Regional Presidents, Group Presidents and C-suite leaders like the Chief Supply Chain Officer, Chief Customer Officer, Chief Human Resources Officer and Chief Operating Officer. Lived and worked in Europe and lead teams in Europe, Asia and Latin America. Led, built and top-graded matrixed Human Resource organizations consisting of both generalist and COE specialist ranging in size from 8 to over 150 professionals. Strong advocate for the Human Resources function and disciple of proactive HR with a “Point of View” Strategic thinker that seeks to lead, add-value, and drive big things like proactive Workforce Planning and Succession Planning, game-changing Employee Engagement, strategy-based Organizational and Individual Capability building, and highly differentiated Performance-based Pay programs. Good experience working with the Board of Directors and Compensation Committee. Ready to lead, and or transform the Human Resources function, coach and counsel the CEO and their leadership team and work with the BOD to drive and create value for a company.
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