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Little Rock, AR-based Windstream has Appointed James David Works as Executive Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer
About the Company
Windstream, a Fortune 500 and S&P 500 company, is a leading nationwide provider of advanced network communications. We offer a range of enterprise-class data, voice, network and cloud services to help keep your business in a perpetual state of winning. Our smart solutions and personalized service are designed to help businesses overcome obstacles and achieve their business goals. At Windstream, we take the time to understand your pain points, the challenges your business faces and the goals of your leadership team in order to provide valuable technical advice and customized whiteboard solutions that position your company for success. The only thing more powerful than a big idea is the team that can see it through. Our Windstream team includes approximately 14,000 employees across the country, all dedicated to helping turn your big idea into a big reality. Windstream is more than a vendor; we`re an extension of your IT department. We`re a part of your team, your trusted advisor, your business partner.
About the Person
James David Works is Executive Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer for Windstream. He is responsible for the company’s human capital strategy, talent acquisition, talent management, culture, employee and labor relations, compensation and benefits. He was appointed to the position in February 2012. Works previously served as the chief human resources officer for Sears Holdings in Chicago. Prior to joining Sears, Works was a partner at ghSMART, which specializes in the assessment and coaching of executives at Fortune 500 companies. He also held positions with McKinsey & Company and Motorola. Works spent the first seven years of his career as an officer in the U.S. Navy, where he served on a fast-attack nuclear submarine. Works holds an MBA from the Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University and a master’s degree in mechanical engineering from the University of Connecticut. He has bachelor’s degrees in finance and mechanical engineering from the University of Pennsylvania.
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